KenyavsEthiopia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
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Days you're both off
9
Only Kenya
9
Only Ethiopia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Kenya has 10 nationwide public holidays and Ethiopia has 10 — exactly the same number. They line up on 1 date, including Labour Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Kenya has 7 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 8 for Ethiopia (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Kenya offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Ethiopia offers 5 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is December in Kenya and May in Ethiopia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Kenya
Ethiopia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Ethiopia
Kenya is working these days.