Years: 2022 2023 2024

Kenya Public Holidays List 2023

Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Kenya year 2023

New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

New Year's Day observed (02 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

March Equinox (21 Mar) : March Equinox in Kenya (Nairobi)

Good Friday (07 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday (09 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.

Easter Monday (10 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Eid al-Fitr (23 Apr) : Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

Labour Day/May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, or May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Mother's Day (14 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.

Madaraka Day (01 Jun) : Madaraka Day is a public holiday in Kenya

June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Kenya (Nairobi)

Eid al-Adha (29 Jun) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Kenya (Nairobi)

Huduma Day (10 Oct) : Huduma Day is a public holiday in Kenya

Mashujaa Day (20 Oct) : Mashujaa Day is a public holiday in Kenya

Diwali (12 Nov) : Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.

Jamhuri Day (12 Dec) : Jamhuri Day is a public holiday in Kenya

December Solstice (22 Dec) : December Solstice in Kenya (Nairobi)

Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.

Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Kenya

New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.