Kenya Term Dates and School Holidays 2021
This page contains a calendar of all 2021 term dates and school holiday dates for Kenya. These dates are unlikely to be modified by the Ministry of Education. However, please check back regularly for any updates that may occur.
The MOE generally releases the official school term and holiday dates for the next year at the end of the current year.
Check for school holiday dates by types:
- Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary Schools
- College (Diploma in Teacher Education Secondary)
- College (Diploma in Teacher Education Primary)
Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary School Term Dates 2021
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 26 Jul 2021 (Mon) | |
| Term 1 Half Term Holidays | 26 Aug 2021 (Thu) | 29 Aug 2021 (Sun) |
| Term 1 Holidays | 2 Oct 2021 (Sat) | 10 Oct 2021 (Sun) |
| Term 2 Holidays | 24 Dec 2021 (Fri) | 2 Jan 2022 (Sun) |
| Term 3 Holidays | 5 Mar 2022 (Sat) | 24 Apr 2022 (Sun) |
| KCPE Exam Period | 7 Mar 2022 (Mon) | 10 Mar 2022 (Thu) |
| KCSE Exam Period | 11 Mar 2022 (Fri) | 1 Apr 2022 (Fri) |
College (Diploma in Teacher Education Secondary) Term Dates 2021
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 4 Jan 2021 (Mon) | |
| Term 1 Holidays | 5 Apr 2021 (Mon) | 30 Apr 2021 (Fri) |
| Term 2 Holidays | 9 Aug 2021 (Mon) | 27 Aug 2021 (Fri) |
| Term 3 Holidays | 15 Nov 2021 (Mon) |
College (Diploma in Teacher Education Primary) Term Dates 2021
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 3 May 2021 (Mon) | |
| Term 1 Holidays | 9 Aug 2021 (Mon) | 27 Aug 2021 (Fri) |
| Term 2 Holidays | 15 Nov 2021 (Mon) | 31 Dec 2021 (Fri) |
| Term 3 Holidays | 4 Apr 2022 (Mon) |
Please visit education.go.ke for the original circular release.