Kenya Public Holidays in 2040
Kenya has a total of 22 holidays in 2040. 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 |
Sunday, January 1, 2040 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year's Day observed |
Monday, January 2, 2040 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| March Equinox |
Tuesday, March 20, 2040 | March Equinox in Kenya (Nairobi) |
| Good Friday |
Friday, March 30, 2040 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 1, 2040 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 2, 2040 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Labour Day |
Tuesday, May 1, 2040 | 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 13, 2040 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Madaraka Day |
Friday, June 1, 2040 | Madaraka Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 20, 2040 | June Solstice in Kenya (Nairobi) |
| Ramadan Start |
Saturday, September 8, 2040 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| September Equinox |
Saturday, September 22, 2040 | September Equinox in Kenya (Nairobi) |
| Idd ul-Fitr |
Monday, October 8, 2040 | 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. |
| Mazingira Day |
Wednesday, October 10, 2040 | Mazingira Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| Mashujaa Day |
Saturday, October 20, 2040 | Mashujaa Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| Jamhuri Day |
Wednesday, December 12, 2040 | Jamhuri Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| Eid al-Adha |
Saturday, December 15, 2040 | 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. |
| December Solstice |
Friday, December 21, 2040 | December Solstice in Kenya (Nairobi) |
| Christmas Eve |
Monday, December 24, 2040 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Tuesday, December 25, 2040 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Boxing Day |
Wednesday, December 26, 2040 | Boxing Day is a public holiday in Kenya |
| New Year's Eve |
Monday, December 31, 2040 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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