About Kenya
Public Holidays
Kenya's national public holidays.
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About Kenya
Public Holidays
Kenya observes a number of public holidays each year, including New Year's Day (1 January), Labour Day (1 May), Madaraka Day (1 June, marking self-rule), Huduma Day (10 October), Mashujaa Day (20 October, Heroes' Day), and Jamhuri Day (12 December, marking independence), alongside Easter and religious holidays observed nationally.
Exact dates for movable holidays are confirmed annually by the Kenyan government.