Holidays in Kenya in 2028

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Kenya in 2028. 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 2028, Saturday
National
Eid al-Fitr Kenya
February 28 2028, Monday
National
March Equinox Kenya
March 20 2028, Monday
Seasonal
Good Friday Kenya
April 14 2028, Friday
National
Easter Sunday Kenya
April 16 2028, Sunday
Observance
Easter Monday Kenya
April 17 2028, Monday
National
Labour Day/May Day Kenya
May 1 2028, Monday
National
Eid al-Adha Kenya
May 5 2028, Friday
Optional
Mother's Day Kenya
May 14 2028, Sunday
Observance
Madaraka Day Kenya
June 1 2028, Thursday
National
June Solstice Kenya
June 20 2028, Tuesday
Seasonal
September Equinox Kenya
September 22 2028, Friday
Seasonal
Moi Day Kenya
October 10 2028, Tuesday
National
Mashujaa Day Kenya
October 20 2028, Friday
National
Jamhuri Day Kenya
December 12 2028, Tuesday
National
December Solstice Kenya
December 21 2028, Thursday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Kenya
December 24 2028, Sunday
Observance
Christmas Day Kenya
December 25 2028, Monday
National
Boxing Day Kenya
December 26 2028, Tuesday
National
New Year's Eve Kenya
December 31 2028, Sunday
Observance