🇰🇪Kenya 2025 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Kenya in 2025, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Mwaka mpya | 2025-01-01 | 634 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Fitr | 2025-03-30 | 546 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ijumaa Kuu | 2025-04-18 | 527 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pasaka | 2025-04-20 | 525 days ago | Public Holidays |
Jumatatu ya Pasaka | 2025-04-21 | 524 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2025-05-01 | 514 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Madaraka | 2025-06-01 | 483 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Madaraka (substitute day) | 2025-06-02 | 482 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Azha | 2025-06-06 | 478 days ago | Public Holidays |
Moi Day | 2025-10-10 | 352 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Mashujaa | 2025-10-20 | 342 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri | 2025-12-12 | 289 days ago | Public Holidays |
Krismasi | 2025-12-25 | 276 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2025-12-26 | 275 days ago | Public Holidays |
Kenya 2025 Holiday Planning Highlights
Kenya has 14 public holidays in 2025. 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 7 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Ijumaa Kuu: 2025-04-18 to 2025-04-21, 4 consecutive days
- Siku ya Madaraka: 2025-05-31 to 2025-06-02, 3 consecutive days
- Idd-ul-Azha: 2025-06-06 to 2025-06-08, 3 consecutive days
- Moi Day: 2025-10-10 to 2025-10-12, 3 consecutive days
- Siku ya Mashujaa: 2025-10-18 to 2025-10-20, 3 consecutive days
- Siku ya Jamhuri: 2025-12-12 to 2025-12-14, 3 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.
- Labour Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2025-05-01 to 2025-05-04
In 2025, 3 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 3 public holidays.