Holidays and Observances in Kenya in 2023
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Sunday | New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Jan 2 | Monday | New Year's Day observed | Public holiday |
| Mar 21 | Tuesday | March Equinox | Season |
| Mar 23 | Thursday | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| Apr 7 | Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Apr 9 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 10 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public holiday |
| Apr 21 | Friday | Idd ul-Fitr | Public holiday |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day/May Day | Public holiday |
| May 14 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Jun 1 | Thursday | Madaraka Day | Public holiday |
| Jun 21 | Wednesday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jun 28 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | Optional Holiday |
| Sep 23 | Saturday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 10 | Tuesday | Huduma Day | Public holiday |
| Oct 20 | Friday | Mashujaa Day | Public holiday |
| Nov 12 | Sunday | Diwali | Optional Holiday |
| Nov 13 | Monday | Tree Planting Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 12 | Tuesday | Jamhuri Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 22 | Friday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 24 | Sunday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 31 | Sunday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
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