🇰🇪Kenya 2022 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Kenya in 2022, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 15 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Mwaka mpya | 2022-01-01 | 1733 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ijumaa Kuu | 2022-04-15 | 1629 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pasaka | 2022-04-17 | 1627 days ago | Public Holidays |
Jumatatu ya Pasaka | 2022-04-18 | 1626 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2022-05-01 | 1613 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Fitr | 2022-05-02 | 1612 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day (substitute day) | 2022-05-02 | 1612 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Madaraka | 2022-06-01 | 1582 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Azha | 2022-07-09 | 1544 days ago | Public Holidays |
Moi Day | 2022-10-10 | 1451 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Mashujaa | 2022-10-20 | 1441 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri | 2022-12-12 | 1388 days ago | Public Holidays |
Krismasi | 2022-12-25 | 1375 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2022-12-26 | 1374 days ago | Public Holidays |
Krismasi (substitute day) | 2022-12-27 | 1373 days ago | Public Holidays |
Kenya 2022 Holiday Planning Highlights
Kenya has 14 public holidays in 2022. 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.
- Ijumaa Kuu: 2022-04-15 to 2022-04-18, 4 consecutive days
- Labour Day: 2022-04-30 to 2022-05-02, 3 consecutive days
- Moi Day: 2022-10-08 to 2022-10-10, 3 consecutive days
- Siku ya Jamhuri: 2022-12-10 to 2022-12-12, 3 consecutive days
- Krismasi: 2022-12-24 to 2022-12-27, 4 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 1 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Siku ya Mashujaa: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2022-10-20 to 2022-10-23
In 2022, 5 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 4 public holidays.