Offices
Corporate headquarters, commercial firms, and professional service providers.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Nairobi is open for business
Standard office hours today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday
7h 57m remaining in the business day
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Local time in Nairobi
9:02 AM
Monday, August 3
UTC+03:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Commercial bank branches, microfinance providers, and foreign exchange outlets.
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Open nowGovernment
National ministries, county offices, and Huduma Kenya public service centres.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Open nowRetail
Shopping centres, supermarkets, boutique stores, and commercial markets.
8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Open nowDining
Cafes, local eateries, casual dining, and late-night restaurants.
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, Aug 3
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Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Kenya
01 Jan New Year's Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Apr Good Friday Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Apr Easter Monday Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Jun Madaraka Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
10 Oct Mazingira Day 68 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
20 Oct Mashujaa Day 78 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
12 Dec Jamhuri Day 131 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas Day 144 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
26 Dec Boxing Day 145 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Government and Public Services
National government offices and ministries operate Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 17:00. Major Huduma Centres offer consolidated government services with extended weekday hours from 07:00 to 19:00 at select flagship Nairobi locations.
Banking Services and Digital Payments
Traditional bank branches in Nairobi open Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:00 and Saturday mornings until 12:00. Shopping mall branches may extend hours, while mobile banking and M-Pesa digital services are accessible 24/7.
Retail and Mall Operations
Major shopping centres and supermarket chains such as Naivas and Carrefour operate seven days a week, generally from 08:30 to 20:30. Select high-density urban branches offer 24-hour convenience.
Dining and Nightlife
Cafes and casual eateries open early around 07:00 for breakfast, while full-service dining establishments and lounge bars in Westlands, Kilimani, and CBD run continuously into late evening, typically closing around 23:00.
Public Holiday Variations
Government offices and corporate branches close on national holidays such as Jamhuri Day and Madaraka Day. Major retail malls, supermarkets, and restaurants usually remain open on modified schedules.