Mazingira Day
Nationwide public holiday in Kenya
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 October | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 10 October | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 11 October | Monday | Mazingira Day (observed) Observed day off for Mazingira Day (Sun 10 Oct) |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Everywhere in Kenya.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Nairobi around 10 October: high 30°C (86°F), low 15°C (58°F), rain on 29% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Nairobi. Source: NASA POWER (NASA Langley Research Center). Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 10 October in Nairobi: (MET Norway)
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Source: the open-source holidays library, version 0.106. Data generated on 9 October 2026. Official government announcements take precedence.