KenyavsSomalia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
8
Only Kenya
2
Only Somalia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Kenya has 10 nationwide public holidays and Somalia has 4, so Kenya gets 6 more days off. They line up on 2 dates, including New Year's Day and 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 4 for Somalia (0 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); Somalia offers 2 and 1. Kenya has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Kenya and January in Somalia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Kenya
Somalia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Somalia
Kenya is working these days.