Kenya has a total of 22 holidays in 2019. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday	Date	Details
New Year's Day	Tuesday, January 1, 2019	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox	Wednesday, March 20, 2019	March Equinox in Kenya (Nairobi)
Good Friday	Friday, April 19, 2019	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 21, 2019	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday	Monday, April 22, 2019	Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labour Day/May Day	Wednesday, May 1, 2019	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day	Sunday, May 12, 2019	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Madaraka Day	Saturday, June 1, 2019	Madaraka Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Idd ul-Fitr	Wednesday, June 5, 2019	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.
June Solstice	Friday, June 21, 2019	June Solstice in Kenya (Nairobi)
Eid al-Adha	Monday, August 12, 2019	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	Monday, September 23, 2019	September Equinox in Kenya (Nairobi)
Moi Day	Thursday, October 10, 2019	Moi Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Mashujaa Day	Sunday, October 20, 2019	Mashujaa Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Mashujaa Day observed	Monday, October 21, 2019	Mashujaa Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Diwali	Sunday, October 27, 2019	Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Jamhuri Day	Thursday, December 12, 2019	Jamhuri Day is a public holiday in Kenya
December Solstice	Sunday, December 22, 2019	December Solstice in Kenya (Nairobi)
Christmas Eve	Tuesday, December 24, 2019	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Wednesday, December 25, 2019	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day	Thursday, December 26, 2019	Boxing Day is a public holiday in Kenya
New Year's Eve	Tuesday, December 31, 2019	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.