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Eid al-Fitr. Depends on the sighting of the moon. Eid al-Adha. 10 October. Mazingira Day, formerly Utamaduni Day (moved to Dec 26), formerly Huduma Day, formerly Moi Day [2] 20 October. Mashujaa Day (Formerly Kenyatta Day) 12 December. Jamhuri Day, marks the date of Kenya's establishment as a republic on 12 December 1964.
March–May – 2024 Kenya floods: At least 238 people are killed nationwide in floods. [2] 1 March – President William Ruto announces an agreement with Haiti to deploy 1,000 police officers in a mission approved by the United Nations to combat gang violence in the Caribbean nation. [3]
Kenya only attained partial independence on this day in 1963 and did not become a fully established republic until about a year and a half later, on 12 December 1964. In recognition of that, Kenya also celebrates Jamhuri Day (Republic Day) on 12 December every year. Madaraka is a Swahili word for "authority, ruling power".
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan government announced Monday a surprise public holiday on Nov. 13 for a nationwide tree planting day, part of its ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032
10 December – A nationwide power outage occurs in Kenya as a result of possibe sabotage of the country's electrical grid, according to Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen. [18] 12 December – Kenyan President William Ruto announces that all tourists will no longer require a travel visa to enter the country from January 2024, with the visa ...
Go Public Gardens Days: Friday before to the Sunday after Mother's Day World Migratory Bird Day: Second Saturday of May. Second Saturday of May in the U.S. and Canada; Second Saturday of October in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. World Binturong Day: Second Saturday of May. Endangered Species Day: 05: Third Friday of May
The following table is a list of countries by number of public holidays excluding non-regular special holidays. Nepal has the highest number of public holidays in the world with 35 annually. Also, Nepal has 6 day working schedule in a week. But in 2023 India has 42 holidays which 17 Gazetted holidays and more than 25 restricted holidays. Country.
The King's Official Birthday is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea. In Papua New Guinea, it is usually celebrated on the second Monday of June every year. Official celebrations occur at hotels in Port Moresby, and much of the day is filled with sports matches, fireworks displays, and other celebrations and events.