Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, a public holiday across Kenya to commemorate Idd-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

• The declaration was made through a Gazette notice dated March 18, 2026.
• The holiday is observed nationwide to celebrate the conclusion of Ramadan, a period of fasting and spiritual reflection for Muslims.
• Fasting for Ramadan began on February 18, 2026, for most Muslim communities following the sighting of the crescent moon.