Kwanzaa Dates 2024 Schrikkeljaar. Karenga purposely chose for kwanzaa to have seven letters in its name in order to align with the holiday’s seven principles. Many people who celebrate kwanzaa also celebrate christmas and combine traditions from both holidays into the winter holiday season.
Kwanzaa is celebrated from december 26 to january 1 every year. Striving for and maintaining unity in the family.