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Holidays and festivals in Kenya reveal the intricate history and various cultures of the people. In truth, Kenyans love their holidays, they even created one to celebrate the US President Obama’s win throughout the 2007 elections!

Calendar of nationwide holidays and festivals

New Year’s Day – 1st January – Marks the start of New Year

Good Friday and Easter Monday – The Friday or Monday earlier than and after Easter, depending on the date of Easter – Mark Easter celebrations, a Christian vacation

Labor Day – 1st May – International workers’ day

Madaraka Day – 1st June – A commemoration of Kenya’s internal self-rule standing in 1963

Mashujaa/Heroes Day (formerly Kenyatta day) – twentieth October – Changed from a holiday meant to commemorate Kenya’s first president Jomo Kenyatta to a vacation that celebrates all statesmen concerned within the battle for Kenya’s freedom

Jamhuri Day – 12th December – Commemorates the day Kenya became a Republic in 1964 and attained independence in 1963

Christmas Day – twenty fifth December – International Christian vacation

Boxing Day – 26th December – Traditionally a day where workers receive items from their employers, in Kenya it is extra time to spend with household and friends to relax after the hype of Christmas.

Calendar of notable countrywide festivals

Artwork Festivals – March – Additionally referred to as the East African Art Festival, this three-day event is held in Nairobi for exhibitors drawn from the whole lot of East Africa. On display are works of art equivalent to paintings and artifacts, etc.

Rhino Cost Festival – June – Meant to mobilize funds to build a perimeter fence in the Aberdare National Park to protect endangered Black Rhino, this festival is an adrenaline-charging, off-road rally and it tests your mastery in driving throughout rough terrain consisting of boulders, hills, valleys, shrubs and embankments.

Lewa Marathon – June – An annual fundraising marathon across the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy consisting of a 26.2 mile race via a forest, bush course, openland and going up hills.

Kenya Safari Rally – July – An electrifying 2-day automobile rally consisting of driving by way of muddy roads, open plains and wilderness and negotiating Kenya’s wildlife.

Maralal Camel Derby – August – An annual event that includes fierce camel races is held midyear in Maralal town attracting each native and international spectators and competitors.

Safari Sevens Rugby Tournament – September or October – An annual international rugby competition held in Nairobi, Safari Sevens separates the wheat and the chuff in Kenya’s rugby.

Kenya Tourism Week – September – A one-week event that showcases Kenya’s art and music, delicacies and varied cultures.

Lamu Cultural Festival – November – A mix of what’s fashionable and traditional is held within the Coastal town of Lamu to display arts, customs and traditions of the locals.

Mombasa Carnival – November – A popular festival that revels varied traditions and ethnicity in Kenya. Held in Mombasa city, the festival features colorful parades, food, poetry, music and dances popularly known as “Taarab” and colourful costumes.

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