🇰🇪Kenya 2024 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Kenya in 2024, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Mwaka mpya | 2024-01-01 | 1002 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ijumaa Kuu | 2024-03-29 | 914 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pasaka | 2024-03-31 | 912 days ago | Public Holidays |
Jumatatu ya Pasaka | 2024-04-01 | 911 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Fitr | 2024-04-10 | 902 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2024-05-01 | 881 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Madaraka | 2024-06-01 | 850 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Azha | 2024-06-16 | 835 days ago | Public Holidays |
Moi Day | 2024-10-10 | 719 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Mashujaa | 2024-10-20 | 709 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Mashujaa (substitute day) | 2024-10-21 | 708 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri | 2024-12-12 | 656 days ago | Public Holidays |
Krismasi | 2024-12-25 | 643 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2024-12-26 | 642 days ago | Public Holidays |
Kenya 2024 Holiday Planning Highlights
Kenya has 14 public holidays in 2024. 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 3 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Mwaka mpya: 2023-12-30 to 2024-01-01, 3 consecutive days
- Ijumaa Kuu: 2024-03-29 to 2024-04-01, 4 consecutive days
- Siku ya Mashujaa: 2024-10-19 to 2024-10-21, 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.
- Moi Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2024-10-10 to 2024-10-13
- Siku ya Jamhuri: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2024-12-12 to 2024-12-15
- Krismasi: after taking leave, enjoy 5 consecutive days from 2024-12-25 to 2024-12-29
In 2024, 4 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Kenya provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
10 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.