Kenya has a total of 26 holidays in 2021. 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
Friday, January 1, 2021 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox
Saturday, March 20, 2021 March Equinox in Kenya (Nairobi)
Good Friday
Friday, April 2, 2021 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 5, 2021 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labour Day/May Day
Saturday, May 1, 2021 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 9, 2021 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Idd ul-Fitr
Friday, May 14, 2021 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.
Madaraka Day
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Madaraka Day is a public holiday in Kenya
June Solstice
Monday, June 21, 2021 June Solstice in Kenya (Nairobi)
Eid al-Adha
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 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
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 September Equinox in Kenya (Nairobi)
Huduma Day
Sunday, October 10, 2021 Huduma Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Utamaduni Day
Sunday, October 10, 2021 Utamaduni Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Day off for Huduma Day
Monday, October 11, 2021 Huduma Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Day off for Utamaduni Day
Monday, October 11, 2021 Utamaduni Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Mashujaa Day
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Mashujaa Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Diwali
Thursday, November 4, 2021 Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Jamhuri Day
Sunday, December 12, 2021 Jamhuri Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Jamhuri Day observed
Monday, December 13, 2021 Jamhuri Day is a public holiday in Kenya
December Solstice
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 December Solstice in Kenya (Nairobi)
Christmas Eve
Friday, December 24, 2021 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, 2021 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Sunday, December 26, 2021 Boxing Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Day off for Boxing Day
Monday, December 27, 2021 Boxing Day is a public holiday in Kenya
New Year's Eve
Friday, December 31, 2021 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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