Long weekends in Kenya, 2027.
Kenya, 2027: 6 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 2, for 22 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 January to 3 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (New Year's Day)
- 26 March to 29 March: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 9 October to 11 October: 3 days off, no leave needed (Mazingira Day)
- 11 December to 13 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Jamhuri Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 29 May to 1 June: 4 days off, take Mon 31 May as leave (Madaraka Day)
- 16 October to 20 October: 5 days off, take Mon 18 Oct and Tue 19 Oct as leave (Mashujaa Day)
Public holidays in Kenya, 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 26 March | Good Friday |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday |
| Saturday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Tuesday 1 June | Madaraka Day |
| Monday 11 October | Mazingira Day |
| Wednesday 20 October | Mashujaa Day |
| Monday 13 December | Jamhuri Day |
| Saturday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Sunday 26 December | Boxing Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Kenya in 2027?
Kenya has 4 long weekends in 2027 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 2027?
Madaraka Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 29 May to 1 June 2027.
How many public holidays does Kenya have in 2027?
Kenya has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 7 of them fall on a weekday.