Kuwait Public Holidays

Kuwait observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Overview

Kuwait observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.

Explore the holiday calendar for Kuwait by year below.

2026 holidays

A quick look at upcoming holidays in Kuwait.

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
Jan 16FridayIsra and Miraj
Feb 18WednesdayRamadan Start
Feb 25WednesdayNational Day
Feb 26ThursdayLiberation Day
Mar 20FridayEid al-Fitr
Mar 20FridayMarch Equinox
Mar 21SaturdayEid al-Fitr holiday
Mar 22SundayEid al-Fitr holiday
May 26TuesdayWaqfat Arafat Day
May 27WednesdayEid al-Adha
May 28ThursdayEid al-Adha holiday
May 29FridayEid al-Adha holiday
Jun 16TuesdayIslamic New Year
Jun 21SundayJune Solstice

Holiday calendar by year

Years are listed in ascending order.