Govt declares Wednesday public holiday to mark Eid ul-Adha

"It is notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that, Wednesday, the 27th May, 2026, shall be a public holiday ..

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The Kenyan government has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public holiday to mark Eid al-Adha, a significant Islamic festival.

The holiday will be observed nationwide, allowing Muslims to celebrate with prayers, charity, and family gatherings.
The declaration was made by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen through a Gazette Notice.
Eid ul-Adha, the “Festival of Sacrifice,” commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son.