Public holidays in Kenya


There are approximately twelve nationally recognized Public holidays celebrated in the Republic of Kenya, a country in East Africa.
DateName
1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
VariesGood Friday
VariesEaster Monday
1 MayLabour Day
1 JuneMadaraka Day
Depends on the sighting of the moonEid al-Fitr
Depends on the sighting of the moonEid al-Adha
10 OctoberMazingira Day, formerly Utamaduni Day, formerly Huduma Day, formerly Moi Day
20 OctoberMashujaa Day. This day is usually celebrated to remember the heroes who fought for Kenya's independence.
12 DecemberJamhuri Day, marks the date of Kenya's establishment as a Independence on 12 December 1964.
25 DecemberChristmas Day
26 DecemberBoxing Day