Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has officially announced that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, will be observed as a public holiday in honour of Eid-ul-Adha.
The declaration was published through a special Kenya Gazette notice dated May 25, 2026.
In the notice, Murkomen stated that, under the authority granted by section 3(1) of the Public Holidays Act, Wednesday has been set aside as a national holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha.
Eid-ul-Adha, commonly referred to as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a major Islamic observance celebrated globally. It honours the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to God, before a ram was provided as a substitute.
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The festival falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the final month in the Islamic lunar calendar, and aligns with the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
On this day, Muslims gather for special prayers held in mosques and open fields early in the morning. The occasion is also marked by the ritual slaughter of animals such as goats, sheep, cows, or camels, with the meat distributed among family members, neighbours, and the less fortunate as an act of charity.
Eid-ul-Adha is widely associated with themes of sacrifice, devotion, generosity, and unity within the Muslim faithful, and is officially recognised in Kenya as a public holiday to allow for nationwide observance.
