How many days until Jamhuri Day 2026?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 42 days until Jamhuri Day 2026, on Saturday 12 December 2026.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Saturday 12 December 2026.
- Observed in: Kenya.
- How the date is set: Jamhuri Day is always 12 December, the anniversary of Kenya becoming a republic in 1964.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Jamhuri Day 2026, on Saturday 12 December 2026. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 42 days, or 6 weeks
- 30 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Saturday
When are the next dates for Jamhuri Day?
Jamhuri Day 2026 is on Saturday 12 December 2026, and Jamhuri Day 2027 is on Sunday 12 December 2027.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday 12 December 2026 | 42 |
| 2027 | Sunday 12 December 2027 | 407 |
| 2028 | Tuesday 12 December 2028 | 773 |
| 2029 | Wednesday 12 December 2029 | 1138 |
| 2030 | Thursday 12 December 2030 | 1503 |
How is the date of Jamhuri Day set?
Jamhuri Day is always 12 December, the anniversary of Kenya becoming a republic in 1964.
Jamhuri Day (Siku ya Jamhuri, meaning Republic Day in Swahili) marks 12 December 1964, when Kenya became a republic, and Kenya's independence on 12 December 1963.
It is a national public holiday with a presidential address and celebrations.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Jamhuri Day 2026?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 42 days until Jamhuri Day 2026, on Saturday 12 December 2026. That is 6 weeks, with 30 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Jamhuri Day 2026?
- Jamhuri Day 2026 falls on Saturday 12 December 2026. Jamhuri Day is always 12 December, the anniversary of Kenya becoming a republic in 1964.
- When is Jamhuri Day in 2027?
- Jamhuri Day 2027 falls on Sunday 12 December 2027.
- Is Jamhuri Day always on the same date?
- Yes. Jamhuri Day is always 12 December, the anniversary of Kenya becoming a republic in 1964. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.