KenyavsUganda
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
4
Only Kenya
6
Only Uganda
What the numbers say
In 2026, Kenya has 10 nationwide public holidays and Uganda has 12, so Uganda gets 2 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday 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 10 for Uganda (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); Uganda offers 7 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is December in Kenya and January in Uganda.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Kenya
Uganda is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Uganda
Kenya is working these days.