This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Kenya in 2025. 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 2025, Wednesday |
National |
March Equinox | Kenya March 20 2025, Thursday |
Seasonal |
Eid al-Fitr | Kenya April 1 2025, Tuesday |
National |
Good Friday | Kenya April 18 2025, Friday |
National |
Easter Sunday | Kenya April 20 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
Easter Monday | Kenya April 21 2025, Monday |
National |
Labour Day/May Day | Kenya May 1 2025, Thursday |
National |
Mother's Day | Kenya May 11 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
Madaraka Day | Kenya June 1 2025, Sunday |
National |
Madaraka Day | Kenya June 2 2025, Monday |
National |
Eid al-Adha | Kenya June 7 2025, Saturday |
Optional |
June Solstice | Kenya June 21 2025, Saturday |
Seasonal |
September Equinox | Kenya September 22 2025, Monday |
Seasonal |
Moi Day | Kenya October 10 2025, Friday |
National |
Mashujaa Day | Kenya October 20 2025, Monday |
National |
Jamhuri Day | Kenya December 12 2025, Friday |
National |
December Solstice | Kenya December 21 2025, Sunday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Eve | Kenya December 24 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
Christmas Day | Kenya December 25 2025, Thursday |
National |
Boxing Day | Kenya December 26 2025, Friday |
National |
New Year's Eve | Kenya December 31 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |