🇰🇪Kenya 2023 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Kenya in 2023, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Mwaka mpya | 2023-01-01 | 1367 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mwaka mpya (substitute day) | 2023-01-02 | 1366 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ijumaa Kuu | 2023-04-07 | 1271 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pasaka | 2023-04-09 | 1269 days ago | Public Holidays |
Jumatatu ya Pasaka | 2023-04-10 | 1268 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Fitr | 2023-04-21 | 1257 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2023-05-01 | 1247 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Madaraka | 2023-06-01 | 1216 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Azha | 2023-06-28 | 1189 days ago | Public Holidays |
Moi Day | 2023-10-10 | 1085 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Mashujaa | 2023-10-20 | 1075 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri | 2023-12-12 | 1022 days ago | Public Holidays |
Krismasi | 2023-12-25 | 1009 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2023-12-26 | 1008 days ago | Public Holidays |
Kenya 2023 Holiday Planning Highlights
Kenya has 14 public holidays in 2023. 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 6 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Mwaka mpya: 2022-12-31 to 2023-01-02, 3 consecutive days
- Ijumaa Kuu: 2023-04-07 to 2023-04-10, 4 consecutive days
- Idd-ul-Fitr: 2023-04-21 to 2023-04-23, 3 consecutive days
- Labour Day: 2023-04-29 to 2023-05-01, 3 consecutive days
- Siku ya Mashujaa: 2023-10-20 to 2023-10-22, 3 consecutive days
- Krismasi: 2023-12-23 to 2023-12-26, 4 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.
- Siku ya Madaraka: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-06-01 to 2023-06-04
- Moi Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-10-07 to 2023-10-10
- Siku ya Jamhuri: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-12-09 to 2023-12-12
In 2023, 2 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Kenya provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
4 is the busiest holiday month, with 4 public holidays.