Public holidays in Kenya 2021: public holidays 10; currency Kenyan Shilling; main language English.
Public holidays: 10
Year: 2021
Currency: Kenyan Shilling
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
Kenya observed **10 public holidays in 2021**, including both nationwide and regional observances. The list covers official dates, local names, and holiday status as verified from the Nager.Date API. No—some holidays apply only to specific regions or religious groups. Holiday names appear in English, matching Kenya’s primary official language.
Public holidays 10
Year 2021
Currency Kenyan Shilling
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Kenya, 2021
Date
Holiday
Observed
2021-01-01
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2021-04-02
Good Friday
Good Friday
2021-04-05
Easter Monday
Easter Monday
2021-05-01
Labour Day
Labour Day
2021-06-01
Madaraka Day
Madaraka Day
2021-10-10
Utamaduni Day
Utamaduni Day
2021-10-20
Mashujaa Day
Mashujaa Day
2021-12-13
Jamhuri Day
Jamhuri Day
2021-12-25
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
2021-12-26
Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Kenya holiday calendar 2021
| 2021-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2021-04-02 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2021-04-05 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2021-05-01 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2021-06-01 | Madaraka Day | Yes |
| 2021-10-10 | Utamaduni Day | Yes |
| 2021-10-20 | Mashujaa Day | Yes |
| 2021-12-13 | Jamhuri Day | Yes |
| 2021-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2021-12-26 | Boxing Day | Yes |