Jamhuri Day 2026

Jamhuri Day takes place on December 12, 2026. Jamhuri Day is a national holiday in Kenya. Jamhuri is the Swahili word for "republic" and the holiday is officially to mark the date of Kenya's establishment as a republic on 12 December, 1964. However, the country also gained full independence from the United Kingdom one year earlier on 12 December, 1963, so Jamhuri Day is a double event and is generally regarded as Kenya's most important holiday, marked by numerous cultural festivities which celebrate the country's cultural heritage. (With material from: Wikipedia)