Public holidays in Kenya
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There are approximately twelve nationally recognized Public holidays celebrated in the Republic of Kenya , a country in East Africa.
| Date | Name |
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| 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Varies | Good Friday |
| Varies | Easter Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day |
| 1 June | Madaraka Day [1] |
| Depends on the sighting of the moon | Eid al-Fitr |
| Depends on the sighting of the moon | Eid al-Adha |
| 10 October | Mazingira Day, formerly Utamaduni Day (moved to Dec 26), formerly Huduma Day, formerly Moi Day [2] |
| 20 October | Mashujaa Day (Formerly Kenyatta Day). This day is usually celebrated to remember the heroes who fought for Kenya's independence. |
| 12 December | Jamhuri Day, marks the date of Kenya's establishment as a Republic on 12 December 1964.[3] |
| 25 December | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Boxing Day |
References
[edit ]- ^ "Madaraka Day in Kenya in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ "History of Moi Day". The Star. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Jamhuri Day in Kenya in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.