Holidays in Kenya in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Kenya in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Kenya.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Kenya
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
March Equinox Kenya
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Eid al-Fitr Kenya
April 1 2025, Tuesday
National
Good Friday Kenya
April 18 2025, Friday
National
Easter Sunday Kenya
April 20 2025, Sunday
Observance
Easter Monday Kenya
April 21 2025, Monday
National
Labour Day/May Day Kenya
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
Mother's Day Kenya
May 11 2025, Sunday
Observance
Madaraka Day Kenya
June 1 2025, Sunday
National
Madaraka Day Kenya
June 2 2025, Monday
National
Eid al-Adha Kenya
June 7 2025, Saturday
Optional
June Solstice Kenya
June 21 2025, Saturday
Seasonal
September Equinox Kenya
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
Moi Day Kenya
October 10 2025, Friday
National
Mashujaa Day Kenya
October 20 2025, Monday
National
Jamhuri Day Kenya
December 12 2025, Friday
National
December Solstice Kenya
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Kenya
December 24 2025, Wednesday
Observance
Christmas Day Kenya
December 25 2025, Thursday
National
Boxing Day Kenya
December 26 2025, Friday
National
New Year's Eve Kenya
December 31 2025, Wednesday
Observance