Public holidays in Kenya 2023: public holidays 10; currency Kenyan Shilling; main language English.
Public holidays: 10
Year: 2023
Currency: Kenyan Shilling
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
Kenya observed **10 public holidays in 2023**, including both nationwide and regional celebrations. These dates were sourced from the Nager.Date open holiday API and verified on **October 4, 2026**, ensuring accuracy for historical reference. Not all—some holidays apply only to specific regions or communities. Official names are primarily in **English**, though local variations may exist.
Public holidays 10
Year 2023
Currency Kenyan Shilling
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Kenya, 2023
Date
Holiday
Observed
2023-01-02
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2023-04-07
Good Friday
Good Friday
2023-04-10
Easter Monday
Easter Monday
2023-05-01
Labour Day
Labour Day
2023-06-01
Madaraka Day
Madaraka Day
2023-10-10
Mazingira Day
Mazingira Day
2023-10-20
Mashujaa Day
Mashujaa Day
2023-12-12
Jamhuri Day
Jamhuri Day
2023-12-25
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
2023-12-26
Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Kenya holiday calendar 2023
| 2023-01-02 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2023-04-07 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2023-04-10 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2023-05-01 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2023-06-01 | Madaraka Day | Yes |
| 2023-10-10 | Mazingira Day | Yes |
| 2023-10-20 | Mashujaa Day | Yes |
| 2023-12-12 | Jamhuri Day | Yes |
| 2023-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2023-12-26 | Boxing Day | Yes |