Diwali
Day off for the Hindu community in Kenya
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 November | Sunday | Hindu |
| 2027 | 28 October | Thursday | Hindu |
Where it applies
For the Hindu community.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Kenya it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Nairobi around 8 November: high 28°C (82°F), low 16°C (60°F), rain on 63% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Nairobi. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 8 November in Nairobi: (MET Norway)
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.