Public holidays in Kenya 2022: public holidays 10; currency Kenyan Shilling; main language English.
Public holidays: 10
Year: 2022
Currency: Kenyan Shilling
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
Kenya observed **10 public holidays in 2022**, including both nationwide and regional observances. The list covers official dates, local names, and holiday scope, verified against the Nager.Date API and cross-checked for accuracy. No—some holidays apply only to specific regions or communities. Holiday names appear in English, matching Kenya’s primary official language.
Public holidays 10
Year 2022
Currency Kenyan Shilling
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Kenya, 2022
Date
Holiday
Observed
2022-01-01
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2022-04-15
Good Friday
Good Friday
2022-04-18
Easter Monday
Easter Monday
2022-05-02
Labour Day
Labour Day
2022-06-01
Madaraka Day
Madaraka Day
2022-10-10
Utamaduni Day
Utamaduni Day
2022-10-20
Mashujaa Day
Mashujaa Day
2022-12-12
Jamhuri Day
Jamhuri Day
2022-12-26
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
2022-12-27
Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Kenya holiday calendar 2022
| 2022-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2022-04-15 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2022-04-18 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2022-05-02 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2022-06-01 | Madaraka Day | Yes |
| 2022-10-10 | Utamaduni Day | Yes |
| 2022-10-20 | Mashujaa Day | Yes |
| 2022-12-12 | Jamhuri Day | Yes |
| 2022-12-26 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2022-12-27 | Boxing Day | Yes |