Kenya has a total of 23 holidays in 2024. 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	Monday, January 1, 2024	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Ramadan Start	Monday, March 11, 2024	Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
March Equinox	Wednesday, March 20, 2024	March Equinox in Kenya (Nairobi)
Good Friday	Friday, March 29, 2024	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, March 31, 2024	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday	Monday, April 1, 2024	Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Idd ul-Fitr	Wednesday, April 10, 2024	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	Wednesday, May 1, 2024	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, 2024	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Madaraka Day	Saturday, June 1, 2024	Madaraka Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Eid al-Adha	Monday, June 17, 2024	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.
June Solstice	Thursday, June 20, 2024	June Solstice in Kenya (Nairobi)
September Equinox	Sunday, September 22, 2024	September Equinox in Kenya (Nairobi)
Huduma Day	Thursday, October 10, 2024	Huduma Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Mashujaa Day	Sunday, October 20, 2024	Mashujaa Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Mashujaa Day observed	Monday, October 21, 2024	Mashujaa Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Diwali	Friday, November 1, 2024	Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Jamhuri Day	Thursday, December 12, 2024	Jamhuri Day is a public holiday in Kenya
December Solstice	Saturday, December 21, 2024	December Solstice in Kenya (Nairobi)
Christmas Eve	Tuesday, December 24, 2024	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Wednesday, December 25, 2024	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day	Thursday, December 26, 2024	Boxing Day is a public holiday in Kenya
New Year's Eve	Tuesday, December 31, 2024	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.