Long weekends in Kenya, 2026.
Kenya, 2026: 6 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave add the other 2, for 21 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 30 May to 1 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (Madaraka Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, Boxing Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 17 October to 20 October: 4 days off, take Mon 19 Oct as leave (Mashujaa Day)
Public holidays in Kenya, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Monday 1 June | Madaraka Day |
| Saturday 10 October | Mazingira Day |
| Tuesday 20 October | Mashujaa Day |
| Saturday 12 December | Jamhuri Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | Boxing Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Kenya in 2026?
Kenya has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Kenya in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Kenya have in 2026?
Kenya has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 7 of them fall on a weekday.