Quick answer: Kenya has 248 business days in 2023 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2023 through Dec 31, 2023.
Month-by-month business days (2023)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 2 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 23 | 0 |
| April | 17 | 3 |
| May | 22 | 1 |
| June | 21 | 1 |
| July | 21 | 0 |
| August | 23 | 0 |
| September | 21 | 0 |
| October | 20 | 2 |
| November | 21 | 1 |
| December | 18 | 3 |
Public holidays in 2023 (Kenya)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2023 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2023 | New Year's Day |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Good Friday |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Easter Monday |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Idd ul-Fitr |
| May 1, 2023 | Labour Day |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Madaraka Day |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Huduma Day |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Mashujaa Day |
| Nov 13, 2023 | National Tree Planting Day |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Jamhuri Day |
| Dec 25, 2023 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Boxing Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2023.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
17 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Kenya in 2023?
Kenya has 248 working days in 2023 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2023 are excluded from the working-day total (about 13 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April has the fewest working days, with 17.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.