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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Jamhuri Day
Saturday, December 12, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Mostly open
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
Kenya is a diverse East African destination featuring wildlife, scenic landscapes, and Swahili culture. Attractions include coastal beaches, Nairobi National Park, the Rift Valley, and Lake Naivasha.
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- Madaraka Day (June 1)
- Eid al-Fitr (variable Islamic observance)
About this holiday
Jamhuri Day is Kenya's national holiday, celebrated annually on December 12th. The date commemorates Kenya's independence achieved on December 12, 1963.