2023 KENYA HOLIDAYS
The next public holiday in Kenya is
29th June, ThursdayEid al-Adha (For Muslims only)
List of National and Regional Public Holidays of Kenya in 2023
DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY |
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SundaySun | Jan 01, 2023Jan 01 | New Year's Day |
FridayFri | Apr 07, 2023Apr 07 | Good Friday |
SundaySun | Apr 09, 2023Apr 09 | Easter Sunday |
MondayMon | Apr 10, 2023Apr 10 | Easter Monday |
SaturdaySat | Apr 22, 2023Apr 22 | Eid-al-Fitr |
MondayMon | May 01, 2023May 01 | Labor Day / May Day |
ThursdayThu | Jun 01, 2023Jun 01 | Madaraka Day |
ThursdayThu | Jun 29, 2023Jun 29 | Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) |
TuesdayTue | Oct 10, 2023Oct 10 | Moi Day |
FridayFri | Oct 20, 2023Oct 20 | Mashujaa Day |
SundaySun | Nov 12, 2023Nov 12 | Diwali (For Hindus only) |
TuesdayTue | Dec 12, 2023Dec 12 | Jamhuri Day |
MondayMon | Dec 25, 2023Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
TuesdayTue | Dec 26, 2023Dec 26 | Boxing Day |
Public Holidays in Kenya
Moi Day
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
The upcoming Kenya holiday Moi Day is in 129 days from today.
Mashujaa Day
Friday Oct 20, 2023
The upcoming Kenya holiday Mashujaa Day is in 139 days from today.
List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2023
DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY |
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ThursdayThu | Jan 12, 2023Jan 12 | National Pharmacists Day |
ThursdayThu | Jan 19, 2023Jan 19 | National Popcorn Day |
WednesdayWed | Feb 01, 2023Feb 01 | National Signing Day |
ThursdayThu | Feb 02, 2023Feb 02 | Groundhog Day |
FridayFri | Feb 03, 2023Feb 03 | National Wear Red Day |
ThursdayThu | Feb 09, 2023Feb 09 | National Pizza Day |
MondayMon | Feb 13, 2023Feb 13 | Galentine's Day |
TuesdayTue | Feb 14, 2023Feb 14 | Valentine's Day |
WednesdayWed | Feb 15, 2023Feb 15 | National Bagel Day |
SaturdaySat | Feb 18, 2023Feb 18 | National Drink Wine Day |
TuesdayTue | Feb 21, 2023Feb 21 | National Pancake Day |
WednesdayWed | Feb 22, 2023Feb 22 | National Margarita Day |
FridayFri | Mar 03, 2023Mar 03 | National Employee Appreciation Day |
TuesdayTue | Mar 07, 2023Mar 07 | National Cereal Day |
SundaySun | Mar 12, 2023Mar 12 | Daylight savings |
MondayMon | Mar 13, 2023Mar 13 | National Napping Day |
TuesdayTue | Mar 14, 2023Mar 14 | National Walkout Day |
TuesdayTue | Mar 14, 2023Mar 14 | National Pi Day |
MondayMon | Mar 20, 2023Mar 20 | National Proposal Day |
ThursdayThu | Mar 23, 2023Mar 23 | National Puppy Day |
ThursdayThu | Mar 30, 2023Mar 30 | National Doctor Day |
WednesdayWed | Apr 05, 2023Apr 05 | National Walking Day |
ThursdayThu | Apr 06, 2023Apr 06 | National Burrito Day |
FridayFri | Apr 07, 2023Apr 07 | National Beer Day |
TuesdayTue | Apr 11, 2023Apr 11 | National Pet Day |
WednesdayWed | Apr 12, 2023Apr 12 | National Grilled Cheese Day |
ThursdayThu | May 04, 2023May 04 | National Day Of Prayer |
SundaySun | May 14, 2023May 14 | Mother's Day |
ThursdayThu | May 25, 2023May 25 | National Towel Day |
ThursdayThu | May 25, 2023May 25 | National Wine Day |
FridayFri | Jun 02, 2023Jun 02 | National Donut Day |
ThursdayThu | Jun 08, 2023Jun 08 | National Best Friends Day |
SundaySun | Jun 18, 2023Jun 18 | Father's Day |
WednesdayWed | Jun 21, 2023Jun 21 | National Selfie Day |
ThursdayThu | Jun 22, 2023Jun 22 | National Kissing Day |
ThursdayThu | Jul 13, 2023Jul 13 | National French Fry Day |
FridayFri | Jul 14, 2023Jul 14 | National Nude Day |
SundaySun | Jul 16, 2023Jul 16 | National Ice Cream Day |
WednesdayWed | Jul 19, 2023Jul 19 | National Hot Dog Day |
SundaySun | Jul 23, 2023Jul 23 | Amazon Prime Day |
MondayMon | Jul 24, 2023Jul 24 | National Tequila Day |
SaturdaySat | Jul 29, 2023Jul 29 | National Chicken Wing Day |
TuesdayTue | Aug 01, 2023Aug 01 | National Girlfriends Day |
SundaySun | Aug 06, 2023Aug 06 | National Sister Day |
MondayMon | Sep 18, 2023Sep 18 | National Cheeseburger Day |
TuesdayTue | Oct 03, 2023Oct 03 | National Boyfriends Day |
WednesdayWed | Oct 04, 2023Oct 04 | National Vodka Day |
WednesdayWed | Oct 04, 2023Oct 04 | National Taco Day |
MondayMon | Oct 09, 2023Oct 09 | Leif Erikson Day |
SaturdaySat | Oct 21, 2023Oct 21 | Sweetest Day |
SundaySun | Oct 29, 2023Oct 29 | National Cat Day |
TuesdayTue | Oct 31, 2023Oct 31 | Halloween |
FridayFri | Nov 03, 2023Nov 03 | National Sandwich Day |
FridayFri | Nov 24, 2023Nov 24 | Black Friday |
MondayMon | Nov 27, 2023Nov 27 | Cyber Monday |
SaturdaySat | Dec 02, 2023Dec 02 | Candle Day |
SaturdaySat | Dec 09, 2023Dec 09 | National Pastry Day |
FridayFri | Dec 15, 2023Dec 15 | National Ugly Sweater day |
2023 Public Holidays Kenya Service
The above is the list of 2023 public holidays declared in Kenya which includes federal, regional government holidays and popular observances. We also provide Kenya holiday calendar for 2023 in Word, Excel, PDF and printable online formats.
The Republic of Kenya celebrates numerous public holidays throughout the year. The rules governing the holidays are set in parliament. The laws state that all government institutions, schools, and businesses should be closed to allow people to celebrate the holidays. Workers are given a paid day off during public holidays. The ministry of culture and heritage has a mandate to set and change holiday dates.
Kenyan holidays are categorized into three, religious, public, and national holidays.
Kenya is a Christian dominated Nation. However, other religions like Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist are also entitled to hold their holidays. Christians celebrate Easter celebrations by attending church services. Some take advantage of the day to go for picnics and visit family and friends. Christmas day is the most celebrated Christian holiday in Kenya with plenty of celebrations and festivities taking place all over the country.
Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr after the holy month of Ramadan. They are also entitled to celebrate Idd ul Azha.
The most popular public holidays in Kenya include Labor Day and New Year day.
Kenya celebrates several national including Jamhuri Day (republic day) in Swahili. This day is observed to commemorate the Day Kenya became a republic. Madaraka Day (Independence Day) is celebrated in commemoration of the day Kenya gained independence from British colonization. Mashujaa Day (Heroes day) is the celebration held in remembrance of heroes that fought for the independence of the country.
Kenyans welcome these days gladly since they get time to rest from the daily routine.