kenya Holidays

Posted by CelebrateZone.com on Wed, May 10, 2023

All upcoming holidays for Kenya.

Kenya is a country located in East Africa, known for its diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. There are several holidays celebrated in Kenya throughout the year, including:

  1. New Year’s Day - January 1st is celebrated as the start of a new year in Kenya, just like in many other parts of the world.

  2. Easter - Easter is a Christian holiday celebrated in Kenya, with many people attending church services and enjoying traditional meals with family and friends.

  3. Labor Day - May 1st is celebrated as Labor Day in Kenya, a day to honor workers and their contributions to society.

  4. Madaraka Day - June 1st marks the day when Kenya gained independence from British colonial rule in 1963. It is a significant national holiday celebrated with parades, speeches, and cultural events.

  5. Mashujaa Day - October 20th is celebrated as Mashujaa Day, a day to honor and celebrate the heroes and heroines who fought for Kenya’s independence and contributed to the country’s development.

  6. Christmas - Christmas is celebrated in Kenya, with many people attending church services, exchanging gifts, and enjoying traditional meals with family and friends.

In addition to these holidays, there are many other cultural and religious festivals celebrated in Kenya throughout the year, such as Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan), Diwali (Hindu festival of lights), and the Mombasa Carnival.

Holidays in Kenya

Date Holiday
01, January, 2023 New Year’s Day
02, January, 2023 New Year’s Day
07, April, 2023 Good Friday
10, April, 2023 Easter Monday
01, May, 2023 Labour Day
01, June, 2023 Madaraka Day
10, October, 2023 Utamaduni Day
20, October, 2023 Mashujaa Day
12, December, 2023 Jamhuri Day
25, December, 2023 Christmas Day
26, December, 2023 Boxing Day
01, January, 2024 New Year’s Day
29, March, 2024 Good Friday
01, April, 2024 Easter Monday
01, May, 2024 Labour Day
01, June, 2024 Madaraka Day
10, October, 2024 Utamaduni Day
20, October, 2024 Mashujaa Day
21, October, 2024 Mashujaa Day
12, December, 2024 Jamhuri Day
25, December, 2024 Christmas Day
26, December, 2024 Boxing Day
01, January, 2025 New Year’s Day
18, April, 2025 Good Friday
21, April, 2025 Easter Monday
01, May, 2025 Labour Day
01, June, 2025 Madaraka Day
02, June, 2025 Madaraka Day
10, October, 2025 Utamaduni Day
20, October, 2025 Mashujaa Day
12, December, 2025 Jamhuri Day
25, December, 2025 Christmas Day
26, December, 2025 Boxing Day
01, January, 2026 New Year’s Day
03, April, 2026 Good Friday
06, April, 2026 Easter Monday
01, May, 2026 Labour Day
01, June, 2026 Madaraka Day
10, October, 2026 Utamaduni Day
20, October, 2026 Mashujaa Day
12, December, 2026 Jamhuri Day
25, December, 2026 Christmas Day
26, December, 2026 Boxing Day
01, January, 2027 New Year’s Day
26, March, 2027 Good Friday
29, March, 2027 Easter Monday
01, May, 2027 Labour Day
01, June, 2027 Madaraka Day
10, October, 2027 Utamaduni Day
11, October, 2027 Utamaduni Day
20, October, 2027 Mashujaa Day
12, December, 2027 Jamhuri Day
13, December, 2027 Jamhuri Day
25, December, 2027 Christmas Day
26, December, 2027 Boxing Day
27, December, 2027 Boxing Day