Kenya Term Dates and School Holidays 2025
This page contains a calendar of all 2025 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.
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 6 Jan 2025 (Mon) | |
| Term 1 Half Term Holidays | 26 Feb 2025 (Wed) | 28 Feb 2025 (Fri) |
| Term 1 Holidays | 7 Apr 2025 (Mon) | 25 Apr 2025 (Fri) |
| Term 2 Half Term Holidays | 25 Jun 2025 (Wed) | 27 Jun 2025 (Fri) |
| Term 2 Holidays | 4 Aug 2025 (Mon) | 22 Aug 2025 (Fri) |
| Term 3 Holidays | 27 Oct 2025 (Mon) | 2 Jan 2026 (Fri) |
| KCPE Exam Period | 27 Oct 2025 (Mon) | 30 Oct 2025 (Thu) |
| KCSE Exam Period | 3 Nov 2025 (Mon) | 21 Nov 2025 (Fri) |
Please visit education.go.ke for the original circular release.