🇰🇪Kenya - 2022 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Kenya in 2022, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 15 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Mwaka mpya | 2022-01-01 | 1770 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ijumaa Kuu | 2022-04-15 | 1666 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pasaka | 2022-04-17 | 1664 days ago | Public Holidays |
Jumatatu ya Pasaka | 2022-04-18 | 1663 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2022-05-01 | 1650 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Fitr | 2022-05-02 | 1649 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day (substitute day) | 2022-05-02 | 1649 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Madaraka | 2022-06-01 | 1619 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Azha | 2022-07-09 | 1581 days ago | Public Holidays |
Moi Day | 2022-10-10 | 1488 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Mashujaa | 2022-10-20 | 1478 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri | 2022-12-12 | 1425 days ago | Public Holidays |
Krismasi | 2022-12-25 | 1412 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2022-12-26 | 1411 days ago | Public Holidays |
Krismasi (substitute day) | 2022-12-27 | 1410 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 time off
The following 5 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, 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.