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List of Bank Holidays in Kenya 2013

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on May 22, 2013

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· Last updated: June 11, 2018

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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

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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