Kenya Public Holidays 2025
Kenya has 14 national public holidays in 2025, starting with Mwaka mpya on January 1, 2025 and ending with Boxing Day on December 26, 2025. 3 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwaka mpya | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Idd-ul-Fitr | March 30, 2025 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Ijumaa Kuu | April 18, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Pasaka | April 20, 2025 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Jumatatu ya Pasaka | April 21, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Siku ya Madaraka | June 1, 2025 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Siku ya Madaraka (substitute day) | June 2, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Idd-ul-Azha | June 6, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Moi Day | October 10, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Siku ya Mashujaa | October 20, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Siku ya Jamhuri | December 12, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Krismasi | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
The busiest stretch is April (3 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Below you will find the full 2025 list for Kenya, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the Kenya calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Kenya have in 2025?
Kenya has 14 national public holidays in 2025. The first is Mwaka mpya on January 1, 2025 and the last is Boxing Day on December 26, 2025.
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Kenya?
The first public holiday of 2025 is Mwaka mpya, which falls on January 1, 2025, a Wednesday.
What is the last public holiday of 2025 in Kenya?
The final national public holiday of 2025 is Boxing Day on December 26, 2025, a Friday.
Are regional holidays included for Kenya?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Kenya are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Kenya
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Kenya public holiday calendar across years: