How many public holidays are there in Kenya?

Kenya has 10 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.

What is a bridge day?

A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.

How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?

Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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🇰🇪 Kenya public holidays

All public holidays in Kenya with long weekends, bridge days and one-click calendar subscriptions.

40 public holidays2025–20288 long weekends in 2028

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Long weekends in 2028

Each row shows a holiday run and how many days of leave turn it into a longer break.

6days off

Christmas Day

23–26 Dec 2028

4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days

6days off

Good Friday

14–17 Apr 2028

4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days

5days off

Labour Day

29 Apr – 1 May 2028

3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days

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Kenya public holidays 2028

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2028	Saturday	New Year's Day
14 Apr 2028	Friday	Good Friday
17 Apr 2028	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May 2028	Monday	Labour Day
1 Jun 2028	Thursday	Madaraka Day
10 Oct 2028	Tuesday	Mazingira Day
20 Oct 2028	Friday	Mashujaa Day
12 Dec 2028	Tuesday	Jamhuri Day
25 Dec 2028	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec 2028	Tuesday	Boxing Day

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Kenya public holidays 2027

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2027	Friday	New Year's Day
26 Mar 2027	Friday	Good Friday
29 Mar 2027	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May 2027	Saturday	Labour Day
1 Jun 2027	Tuesday	Madaraka Day
11 Oct 2027	Monday	Mazingira Day
20 Oct 2027	Wednesday	Mashujaa Day
13 Dec 2027	Monday	Jamhuri Day
25 Dec 2027	Saturday	Christmas Day
26 Dec 2027	Sunday	Boxing Day

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FAQ

How many public holidays are there in Kenya?: Kenya has 10 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.
What is a bridge day?: A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.
How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?: Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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