🇰🇪Kenya - 2021 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Kenya in 2021, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 16 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Mwaka mpya | 2021-01-01 | 2090 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ijumaa Kuu | 2021-04-02 | 1999 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pasaka | 2021-04-04 | 1997 days ago | Public Holidays |
Jumatatu ya Pasaka | 2021-04-05 | 1996 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2021-05-01 | 1970 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Fitr | 2021-05-13 | 1958 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Madaraka | 2021-06-01 | 1939 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Azha | 2021-07-20 | 1890 days ago | Public Holidays |
Moi Day | 2021-10-10 | 1808 days ago | Public Holidays |
Moi Day (substitute day) | 2021-10-11 | 1807 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Mashujaa | 2021-10-20 | 1798 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri | 2021-12-12 | 1745 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri (substitute day) | 2021-12-13 | 1744 days ago | Public Holidays |
Krismasi | 2021-12-25 | 1732 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2021-12-26 | 1731 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day (substitute day) | 2021-12-27 | 1730 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 time off
The following 5 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-05-13 to 2021-05-16
- Siku ya Madaraka: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-05-29 to 2021-06-01
- Idd-ul-Azha: after taking time off, 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.