🇰🇪Kenya - 2024 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Kenya in 2024, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Mwaka mpya | 2024-01-01 | 996 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ijumaa Kuu | 2024-03-29 | 908 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pasaka | 2024-03-31 | 906 days ago | Public Holidays |
Jumatatu ya Pasaka | 2024-04-01 | 905 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Fitr | 2024-04-10 | 896 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2024-05-01 | 875 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Madaraka | 2024-06-01 | 844 days ago | Public Holidays |
Idd-ul-Azha | 2024-06-16 | 829 days ago | Public Holidays |
Moi Day | 2024-10-10 | 713 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Mashujaa | 2024-10-20 | 703 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Mashujaa (substitute day) | 2024-10-21 | 702 days ago | Public Holidays |
Siku ya Jamhuri | 2024-12-12 | 650 days ago | Public Holidays |
Krismasi | 2024-12-25 | 637 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2024-12-26 | 636 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 time off
The following 3 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2024-10-10 to 2024-10-13
- Siku ya Jamhuri: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2024-12-12 to 2024-12-15
- Krismasi: after taking time off, 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.