Maximise your leave

Maximise your 2023 annual leave in Kenya

Kenya’s 2023 public holidays create 12 long-weekend opportunities — 7 free, 5with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.

The best long weekends to book in Kenya, 2023

  • New Year's Day 2023-01-02 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Good Friday 2023-04-07 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Easter Monday 2023-04-10 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Eid al-Fitr 2023-04-21 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Labour Day 2023-05-01 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Mashujaa Day 2023-10-20 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Christmas Day 2023-12-25 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Madaraka Day 2023-06-01 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
  • Mazingira Day 2023-10-10 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
  • Jamhuri Day 2023-12-12 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
  • Boxing Day 2023-12-26 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
  • Eid al-Adha 2023-06-28 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.

Get your full optimised year

The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.

Plan your 2023 leave in Kenya

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