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Kenya has 10 public holidays in 2021. Of these, 10 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Kenyan public holidays or Kenyan bank holidays? Kenya public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Kenya celebrates 10 public holidays in 2021. These include 10 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Good Friday (on April 2), Easter Monday (on April 5), Labour Day (on May 1) and Madaraka Day (on June 1).
About these dates: the Kenya 2021 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Holidays
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December
Long weekends & bridge days
A Kenya holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2021.
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Long weekendApr 2 – Apr 54 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 29 – Jun 14 days · Take 2021-05-31 off
- Long weekendDec 11 – Dec 133 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya has 10 public holidays in 2021.
Yes. 10 out of 10 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 4 long weekends in Kenya in 2021.
No. The next public holiday in Kenya is on .