Holidays and Observances in Kenya in 2025
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Mar 1 | Saturday | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| Mar 20 | Thursday | March Equinox | Season |
| Mar 31 | Monday | Idd ul-Fitr | Public holiday |
| Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public holiday |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public holiday |
| May 11 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Jun 1 | Sunday | Madaraka Day | Public holiday |
| Jun 2 | Monday | Day off for Madaraka Day | Public holiday |
| Jun 6 | Friday | Eid al-Adha | Public holiday |
| Jun 21 | Saturday | June Solstice | Season |
| Sep 22 | Monday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 10 | Friday | Mazingira Day | Public holiday |
| Oct 17 | Friday | State Mourning Holiday | Public holiday |
| Oct 20 | Monday | Diwali | Optional Holiday |
| Oct 20 | Monday | Mashujaa Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 12 | Friday | Jamhuri Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 21 | Sunday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 24 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 26 | Friday | Boxing Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 31 | Wednesday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
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