Business Days in 🇰🇪 Kenya
Weekend pattern, public holidays, and business day calculator for Kenya.
In Kenya, business days are Monday through Friday. Weekends fall on Sat–Sun. Public holidays are excluded by default.
Weekend schedule
Kenya observes a Sat–Sun weekend. This means Saturday and Sunday are non-working days, while Monday through Friday are standard business days.
Public holidays in Kenya (2026)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day |
| 2026-06-01 | Madaraka Day |
| 2026-10-10 | Mazingira Day |
| 2026-10-20 | Mashujaa Day |
| 2026-12-12 | Jamhuri Day |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-26 | Boxing Day |
Public holidays in Kenya (2027)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday |
| 2027-03-29 | Easter Monday |
| 2027-05-01 | Labour Day |
| 2027-06-01 | Madaraka Day |
| 2027-10-11 | Mazingira Day |
| 2027-10-20 | Mashujaa Day |
| 2027-12-13 | Jamhuri Day |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2027-12-26 | Boxing Day |
Frequently asked questions
What are the business days in Kenya?
Business days in Kenya are typically Monday through Friday. Weekends are Sat–Sun.
Are public holidays included in business days in Kenya?
No. National public holidays are excluded by default. The table below shows the public holidays for 2026 and 2027.