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Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Awaiting Confirmation · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-29
The Public Holidays Act supplies the recurring list; Eid dates and special declarations require Gazette notices.
Good Friday in Kenya
2028 holiday dates
Estimated / awaiting confirmation
This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
About Good Friday
Good Friday is a nationwide Kenyan public holiday in March or April. Its date changes with the Western Christian Easter calendar and precedes Easter Monday, which is separately listed.
Public holiday / closure dates
- — Public of holiday period · Estimated / awaiting confirmation
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Next supported occurrence
Friday, 26 March 2027 · Estimated / awaiting confirmation
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
2026 dates
- — Public of holiday periodConfirmed — source checked
2027 dates
- — Public of holiday periodEstimated / awaiting confirmation
Official sources and date status
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
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Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-29
Provisional date under the current framework; annual or lunar confirmation remains pending. The Public Holidays Act supplies the recurring list; Eid dates and special declarations require Gazette notices.
Office arrangements
Public offices close and many businesses alter hours. Essential, tourism and transport operations may continue under holiday staffing.
Bank arrangements
Branches generally close and standard transactions may wait through the Easter weekend.
School arrangements
Schools are often in or near an Easter break, but the complete closure period follows the applicable term calendar.
History
Kenya's Public Holidays Act includes both Good Friday and Easter Monday in Part I. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Why it matters
The day is central to Christian worship and begins an extended statutory Easter weekend with significant implications for work and travel.
Observance
Churches hold solemn services, processions and prayer meetings. Many families reduce entertainment and prepare for Easter gatherings.
Travel and planning
Inter-county travel rises around Easter. Book buses, rail and flights early and check road-safety notices.
Frequently asked questions
When is Good Friday in Kenya?
Its date changes yearly with Easter.
Is it a public holiday?
Yes, nationwide.
Is Easter Monday separate?
Yes. Both days are individually listed by Kenyan law.
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