2025 Holidays - Kenya
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Idd-ul-Fitr * | Monday | March 31, 2025 | National | All |
| Good Friday | Friday | April 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Easter Monday | Monday | April 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Labour Day | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Madaraka Day (In Lieu) | Monday | June 2, 2025 | National | All |
| Idd-ul-Azha * | Saturday | June 7, 2025 | National | All |
| Mazingira Day | Friday | Oct. 10, 2025 | National | All |
| Mashujaa Day | Monday | Oct. 20, 2025 | National | All |
| Jamhuri Day | Friday | Dec. 12, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas Holiday | Friday | Dec. 26, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Kenya workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Kenya Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. General Observance
- Public holidays in Kenya are established by national law and published in the official holiday calendar.
- These holidays include national holidays (e.g., Madaraka Day, Jamhuri Day) and religious holidays (e.g., Christmas, Eid al-Fitr).
2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday
- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday.
- This ensures that employees receive a weekday off in lieu of the holiday.
3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday
- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on that day.
- There is no automatic substitution to another weekday.
4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)
- Kenya does not have an automatic statutory system for creating bridge holidays.
- However, the government may declare additional days off in special circumstances.
5. Additional Notes
- Employers must comply with the official holiday calendar published by the Kenyan government.
- Employees required to work on a public holiday are entitled to premium pay or compensatory time off as mandated by Kenyan labor law.
- For the most current and accurate details, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any government announcements.