When is Easter Monday in Kenya?

Easter Monday in Kenya falls on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Is Easter Monday a public holiday in Kenya?

Yes, Easter Monday is an official public holiday in Kenya.

Is Easter Monday a paid day off in Kenya?

Public holidays in Kenya are generally paid days off for employees. However, specific entitlements for Easter Monday may depend on your employment contract and local labor regulations.

What day of the week is Easter Monday in 2026?

Easter Monday falls on a Monday in Kenya in 2026.

Is Easter Monday a fixed or floating holiday?

Easter Monday is a floating holiday, meaning its date changes each year (often based on the lunar calendar or a specific calculation rule).

Does Easter Monday create a long weekend in Kenya?

Yes! Since Easter Monday falls on a Monday, it creates a 3-day weekend (Saturday through Monday).

Is Easter Monday celebrated nationwide in Kenya?

Yes, Easter Monday is observed nationwide throughout Kenya.

What is Easter Monday about?

Easter Monday is a recognized holiday in Kenya. It is classified as a Public holiday.

When is Easter Monday in 2027?

Easter Monday in Kenya falls on Monday, March 29, 2027 in 2027.

Is Easter Monday always on the same date?

No, Easter Monday is a floating holiday whose date changes each year. Easter Monday may be calculated based on the lunar calendar, the day of the week, or other rules — so the date shifts from year to year.

Easter Monday

Name: Easter Monday 2026
Start: 2026-04-06
End: 2026-04-06
Location: Kenya

Kenya · 2026

in 19 days

Date

April 6, 2026

Day

Monday

Type

Public

Scope

National

About Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is observed as a public holiday in many Christian-majority countries. It marks the continuation of the Easter celebration, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The observance of Easter Monday as a holiday has roots in the early Christian church, when the Easter celebration extended over a full week known as 'Bright Week.' Over time, the public holiday was consolidated to Easter Monday in most countries.

Easter Monday is recognized as a public holiday across most of Europe, in Australia, Canada, and many other Commonwealth countries, though it is not a federal holiday in the United States.

Quick Facts

Date 2026: April 6, 2026
Day: Monday
Type: Public
Scope: National
Fixed Date: No — date changes each year
Traditions: Easter egg hunts · Family outings · Spring picnics · Continuation of church celebrations

When is Easter Monday?

Year	Date	Day	Long Weekend?
2025	April 21, 2025	Monday	Yes — 3-day weekend
2026This year	April 6, 2026	Monday	Yes — 3-day weekend
2027	March 29, 2027	Monday	Yes — 3-day weekend

3-Day Long Weekend

Because Easter Monday falls on a Monday, it creates a 3-day long weekend from Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6.

How is Easter Monday Celebrated?

Easter Monday celebrations vary by culture. In many countries, it is a day for family outings, picnics, and outdoor activities — a welcome spring holiday. Traditional Easter egg hunts for children continue from Easter Sunday.

In some European countries, Easter Monday involves playful customs: in Poland, Śmigus-Dyngus involves splashing water; in parts of Hungary and Czechia, men lightly whip women with decorated willow switches as a fertility tradition. Chocolate eggs and spring-themed foods remain popular.

Did You Know?

•Easter Monday's date changes each year, ranging from late March to late April, based on the lunar calendar.
•The Easter egg tradition predates Christianity and has origins in ancient spring fertility celebrations.
•The largest Easter egg hunt on record involved over 500,000 eggs and 9,753 children in Florida in 2007.
•In Australia, Easter Monday marks the end of the Easter long weekend — one of the longest public holiday breaks of the year.
•The White House Easter Egg Roll on Easter Monday has been a tradition since 1878.