| Holiday | Date |
| New Year’s Day | Tuesday, January 01, 2013 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 29, 2013 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 01, 2013 |
| Labour Day | Wednesday, May 01, 2013 |
| Madaraka Day | Saturday, June 01, 2013 |
| End of Ramadan | Thursday, August 08, 2013 |
| Feast of Sacrifice | Tuesday, October 15, 2013 |
| Mashujaa Day 2013 (Heroes Day or Kenyatta Day) | Sunday, October 20, 2013 |
| Independence Day in Kenya | Thursday, December 12, 2013 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, December 25, 2013 |
| Boxing Day | Thursday, December 26, 2013 |
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List of Bank Holidays in Kenya 2013
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on May 22, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Kenya observed 11 official bank holidays in 2013, including Christian, national and Islamic festivals.
- Eid al‑Fitr (‘End of Ramadan’) and Eid al‑Adha (‘Feast of Sacrifice’) were included, reflecting religious diversity.
- Some holidays fell on weekends, but Kenya did not list substitute weekdays in this 2013 schedule.
- The list matches data published by Global Banking & Finance Review and official holiday listings.
- Holiday awareness is vital for traders and financial institutions planning operations in Kenya.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bank holidays were in Kenya in 2013?
Kenya had 11 official bank holidays in 2013, encompassing Christian, national, and Islamic observances.
Were Islamic holidays included in the 2013 list?
Yes — 'End of Ramadan' (Eid al‑Fitr) on August 8 and 'Feast of Sacrifice' (Eid al‑Adha) on October 15 were included.
Did any holidays fall on weekends in 2013?
Yes — Madaraka Day fell on Saturday, June 1, and Mashujaa Day on Sunday, October 20; no substitute weekdays were specified.
Where was this list published?
It was published by Global Banking & Finance Review and aligns with calendar data such as Timeanddate.com.
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