Public holidays

Kenya public holidays 2023

Every public holiday in Kenya for 2023, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2023 leave →

The best long weekends in Kenya, 2023

  • New Year's Day — 2023-01-02 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Good Friday — 2023-04-07 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Easter Monday — 2023-04-10 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Eid al-Fitr — 2023-04-21 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Labour Day — 2023-05-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Mashujaa Day — 2023-10-20 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Christmas Day — 2023-12-25 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Madaraka Day — 2023-06-01 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Mazingira Day — 2023-10-10 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Jamhuri Day — 2023-12-12 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Boxing Day — 2023-12-26 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Eid al-Adha — 2023-06-28 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)

All Kenya public holidays in 2023

DateDayHoliday
2023-01-02MondayNew Year's Day
2023-04-07FridayGood Friday
2023-04-10MondayEaster Monday
2023-04-21FridayEid al-Fitr
2023-05-01MondayLabour Day
2023-06-01ThursdayMadaraka Day
2023-06-28WednesdayEid al-Adha
2023-10-10TuesdayMazingira Day
2023-10-20FridayMashujaa Day
2023-12-12TuesdayJamhuri Day
2023-12-25MondayChristmas Day
2023-12-26TuesdayBoxing Day

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