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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Madaraka Day
Monday, June 1, 2026
June 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
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
SAT
30
Weekend
SUN
31
Weekend
MON
01
Holiday
3-day weekend (May 30 – June 1)
📣 Traveler notes
Kenya, known as the "Jewel of Africa," is a major economic hub in East Africa. It is noted for its diverse attractions, including beaches, Nairobi National Park, the Rift Valley, and various lakes. The country is celebrated for its wildlife, scenic beauty, and Swahili culture.
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Easter (Good Friday and Easter Monday)
- Labour Day (May 1)
- Madaraka Day (June 1)
- Eid al-Fitr (variable)
About this holiday
Madaraka Day is a national holiday in Kenya, observed annually on June 1st. It commemorates the date Kenya achieved internal self-rule from British rule in 1963.