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Good Friday
26–29 Mar 2027
4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
Kenya · 2027
Kenya public holidays 2027
Official public holidays in Kenya for 2027, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Public holidays highlighted, weekends shaded.
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Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2027
5days off
New Year's Day
1–3 Jan 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Madaraka Day
1 Jun 2027
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Mazingira Day
9–11 Oct 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Jamhuri Day
11–13 Dec 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does Kenya have holidays on weekends in 2027?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2027?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.