Kenya Term Dates and School Holidays 2023
This page contains a calendar of all 2023 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 School Term Dates 2023
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 23 Jan 2023 (Mon) | |
| Term 1 Half Term Holidays | 23 Mar 2023 (Thu) | 26 Mar 2023 (Sun) |
| Term 1 Holidays | 22 Apr 2023 (Sat) | 7 May 2023 (Sun) |
| Term 2 Half Term Holidays | 29 Jun 2023 (Thu) | 2 Jul 2023 (Sun) |
| Term 2 Holidays | 12 Aug 2023 (Sat) | 27 Aug 2023 (Sun) |
| Term 3 Holidays | 4 Nov 2023 (Sat) | |
| KCPE Exam Period | 6 Nov 2023 (Mon) | 9 Nov 2023 (Thu) |
| KCSE Exam Period | 10 Nov 2023 (Fri) | 1 Dec 2023 (Fri) |
Please visit education.go.ke for the original circular release.