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Kenya has 10 public holidays in 2022. 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 2022. These include 10 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Good Friday (on April 15), Easter Monday (on April 18), Labour Day (on May 2) and Madaraka Day (on June 1).
About these dates: the Kenya 2022 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Holidays
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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 2022.
- Long weekendApr 15 – Apr 184 days
- Long weekendApr 30 – May 23 days
- Long weekendOct 8 – Oct 103 days
- Bridge-day opportunityOct 20 – Oct 234 days · Take 2022-10-21 off
- Long weekendDec 10 – Dec 123 days
- Long weekendDec 24 – Dec 274 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya has 10 public holidays in 2022.
Yes. 10 out of 10 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in Kenya in 2022.
No. The next public holiday in Kenya is on .