Public holidays in Kenya 2018: public holidays 10; currency Kenyan Shilling; main language English.
Public holidays: 10
Year: 2018
Currency: Kenyan Shilling
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
Kenya observed **10 public holidays in 2018**, including both nationwide and regional observances. The list covers dates, local names, and holiday types, sourced from verified official records. No—some holidays apply only to specific regions or religious groups. Holiday names appear in English, matching Kenya’s official language.
Public holidays 10
Year 2018
Currency Kenyan Shilling
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Kenya, 2018
Date
Holiday
Observed
2018-01-01
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2018-03-30
Good Friday
Good Friday
2018-04-02
Easter Monday
Easter Monday
2018-05-01
Labour Day
Labour Day
2018-06-01
Madaraka Day
Madaraka Day
2018-10-10
Huduma Day
Huduma Day
2018-10-20
Mashujaa Day
Mashujaa Day
2018-12-12
Jamhuri Day
Jamhuri Day
2018-12-25
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
2018-12-26
Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Kenya holiday calendar 2018
| 2018-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2018-03-30 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2018-04-02 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2018-05-01 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2018-06-01 | Madaraka Day | Yes |
| 2018-10-10 | Huduma Day | Yes |
| 2018-10-20 | Mashujaa Day | Yes |
| 2018-12-12 | Jamhuri Day | Yes |
| 2018-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2018-12-26 | Boxing Day | Yes |