Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Kenya
Kenya has 7 long weekends in 2026 and 6 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday off around Good Friday for a 5-day break.
2026
View all7
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
- 4d
Idd ul-Fitr
Thu 19 Mar – Sun 22 Mar
Take Thursday off
2027
View all6
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
6
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Mashujaa Day
Sat 16 Oct – Wed 20 Oct
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Kenya 2026
All 11 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Kenya 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Kenya 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Kenya 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Kenya have in 2026?
Kenya has 7 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Kenya have in 2027?
Kenya has 6 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Kenya?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Good Friday & Easter Monday (Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr). Take Thursday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.