Kenya Public Holidays List 2025
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Kenya year 2025
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Ramadan Start (01 Mar) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Kenya (Nairobi)
Idd ul-Fitr (31 Mar) : 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.
Good Friday (18 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (20 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (21 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labour Day/May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day (11 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Madaraka Day (01 Jun) : Madaraka Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Madaraka Day observed (02 Jun) : Madaraka Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Eid al-Adha (07 Jun) : 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 (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Kenya (Nairobi)
September Equinox (22 Sep) : September Equinox in Kenya (Nairobi)
Huduma Day (10 Oct) : Huduma Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Diwali (20 Oct) : Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Mashujaa Day (20 Oct) : Mashujaa Day is a public holiday in Kenya
Jamhuri Day (12 Dec) : Jamhuri Day is a public holiday in Kenya
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Kenya (Nairobi)
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Kenya
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.