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Calendar May 2026 & Moon Phases
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Public Holidays in Kenya 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
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| January 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| March 20, 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| April 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| April 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labor Day | National |
| June 1, 2026 | Mon | Madaraka Day | National |
| October 10, 2026 | Sat | Mazingira Day | National |
| October 20, 2026 | Tue | Mashujaa Day | National |
| December 12, 2026 | Sat | Jamhuri Day | National |
| December 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
| December 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day | National |
About Public Holidays in Kenya
Kenya's holidays blend national memory, Christian faith and a strong sporting culture. Jamhuri Day on December 12, the republic day, is the country's biggest national celebration, and Madaraka Day on June 1 marks the attainment of self-rule in 1963. The country's distance-running dominance gives many holidays a celebratory air, and Boxing Day, Christmas and Easter complete the Christian calendar. The two Eids and Diwali are observed in honour of the Muslim and Hindu communities, and the world-famous wildebeest migration colours the August holidays.
In May 2026 there is 1 public holiday: Labor Day. In 2026, Kenya observes 11 public holidays including 11 national, of which 3 fall on a weekend.
Sports Events in Kenya 2026
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