New Year's Day is a public holiday in Kenya, observed on January 1, 2026. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameNew Year's Day
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryKE flag Kenya
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Kenya?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Kenya.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Kenya. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Kenya, New Year's Day is known as "New Year's Day".

All Public Holidays in Kenya KE flag

DateHolidayType
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-01 Labour Day Public
2026-06-01 Madaraka Day Public
2026-10-10 Mazingira Day Public
2026-10-20 Mashujaa Day Public
2026-12-12 Jamhuri Day Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-26 Boxing Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-01 Labour Day Public
2026-06-01 Madaraka Day Public
2026-10-10 Mazingira Day Public

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