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Canada Embassy and Consulates in Kenya
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Canada High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, 00621, Kenya
Phone: +254 (20) 366-3000
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 29 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Canada may close on the following Kenyan and Canadian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 9 hours, 28 minutes |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 08 | 5 days, 9 hours |
| Commonwealth Day | Monday, March 09 | 6 days, 9 hours |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 week, 5 days |
| St. Patrick's Day | Monday, March 16 | 1 week, 6 days |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 2 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Eid al-Fitr | Saturday, March 21 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 02 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
1. How many Canadian Embassies/Consulates are there in Kenya?
Canada currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Kenya including and Nairobi.
2 - Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Kenyan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Canada. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Canada in Kenya for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Canadian embassies in Kenya?
The Canadian representative offices in Kenya will be closed in observance of the following Kenyan and Canadian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Purim (CA) Tue, Mar 03, 2026 (13 hours, 29 minutes)
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Time in Canada vs Kenya
Ottawa, Canada time is 9:00 hours behind Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
10:31AMMonday, March 02, 2026
Ottawa, Canada
01:31AMMonday, March 02, 2026