🇰🇪Kenya 2021 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Kenya in 2021, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 16 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Mwaka mpya | 2021-01-01 | 2098 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ijumaa Kuu | 2021-04-02 | 2007 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pasaka | 2021-04-04 | 2005 days ago | Public Holidays |
Jumatatu ya Pasaka | 2021-04-05 | 2004 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2021-05-01 | 1978 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Fitr | 2021-05-13 | 1966 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Madaraka | 2021-06-01 | 1947 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Azha | 2021-07-20 | 1898 days ago | Public Holidays |
Moi Day | 2021-10-10 | 1816 days ago | Public Holidays |
Moi Day (substitute day) | 2021-10-11 | 1815 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Mashujaa | 2021-10-20 | 1806 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri | 2021-12-12 | 1753 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri (substitute day) | 2021-12-13 | 1752 days ago | Public Holidays |
Krismasi | 2021-12-25 | 1740 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2021-12-26 | 1739 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day (substitute day) | 2021-12-27 | 1738 days ago | Public Holidays |
Kenya 2021 Holiday Planning Highlights
Kenya has 16 public holidays in 2021. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 5 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Mwaka mpya: 2021-01-01 to 2021-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- Ijumaa Kuu: 2021-04-02 to 2021-04-05, 4 consecutive days
- Moi Day: 2021-10-09 to 2021-10-11, 3 consecutive days
- Siku ya Jamhuri: 2021-12-11 to 2021-12-13, 3 consecutive days
- Krismasi: 2021-12-25 to 2021-12-27, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 3 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Idd-ul-Fitr: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-05-13 to 2021-05-16
- Siku ya Madaraka: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-05-29 to 2021-06-01
- Idd-ul-Azha: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-07-17 to 2021-07-20
In 2021, 6 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Kenya provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
12 is the busiest holiday month, with 5 public holidays.