This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Kenya in 2028. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Kenya.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
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New Year's Day | Kenya January 1 2028, Saturday |
National |
Eid al-Fitr | Kenya February 28 2028, Monday |
National |
March Equinox | Kenya March 20 2028, Monday |
Seasonal |
Good Friday | Kenya April 14 2028, Friday |
National |
Easter Sunday | Kenya April 16 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
Easter Monday | Kenya April 17 2028, Monday |
National |
Labour Day/May Day | Kenya May 1 2028, Monday |
National |
Eid al-Adha | Kenya May 5 2028, Friday |
Optional |
Mother's Day | Kenya May 14 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
Madaraka Day | Kenya June 1 2028, Thursday |
National |
June Solstice | Kenya June 20 2028, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
September Equinox | Kenya September 22 2028, Friday |
Seasonal |
Moi Day | Kenya October 10 2028, Tuesday |
National |
Mashujaa Day | Kenya October 20 2028, Friday |
National |
Jamhuri Day | Kenya December 12 2028, Tuesday |
National |
December Solstice | Kenya December 21 2028, Thursday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Eve | Kenya December 24 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
Christmas Day | Kenya December 25 2028, Monday |
National |
Boxing Day | Kenya December 26 2028, Tuesday |
National |
New Year's Eve | Kenya December 31 2028, Sunday |
Observance |