Long Weekends in 2026 · Kenya
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
Jamhuri Day
Fri 11 Dec – Sun 13 Dec 2026
3days off
Take 1 leave around Jamhuri Day to enjoy a 3-day break (11 Dec – 13 Dec).
December Solstice
Sat 19 Dec – Mon 21 Dec 2026
3days off
Christmas Eve + Christmas Day + Boxing Day
Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec 2026
4days off
Take 1 leave around Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day to enjoy a 4-day break (24 Dec – 27 Dec).
New Year's Eve
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan 2027
4days off
Take 1 leave around New Year's Eve to enjoy a 4-day break (31 Dec – 3 Jan).
All long weekends in 2026
Month-wise list showing dates, total days off and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun) | 3 | Idd ul-Fitr + March Equinox |
| May | 1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun) | 3 | Labour Day/May Day |
| June | 30 May (Sat) – 1 Jun (Mon) | 3 | Madaraka Day |
| December | 19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon) | 3 | December Solstice |
Idd ul-Fitr + March Equinox3 days
20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun)
March
Labour Day/May Day3 days
1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun)
May
Madaraka Day3 days
30 May (Sat) – 1 Jun (Mon)
June
December Solstice3 days
19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon)
December
