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2026 Kuwait Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Kuwait for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

19

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

4 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

The Prophet's Birthday

62 days away

About Kuwait holidays in 2026

Kuwait observes a mix of national, religious, and astronomical holidays throughout 2026. The year begins with New Year's Day, followed by significant Islamic observances such as Isra and Miraj, and the start of Ramadan. February is marked by National Day and Liberation Day, celebrating Kuwait's independence and freedom. The spring months bring major Islamic festivals like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, alongside astronomical events like the March Equinox. Later in the year, Islamic New Year and the Prophet's Birthday are observed, with astronomical events like the June, September, and December solstices also noted.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 16, 2026FridayIsra and Miraj
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
February 25, 2026WednesdayNational Day
February 26, 2026ThursdayLiberation Day
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayEid al-Fitr holiday
March 22, 2026SundayEid al-Fitr holiday
May 26, 2026TuesdayWaqfat Arafat Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
May 28, 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha holiday
May 29, 2026FridayEid al-Adha holiday
June 16, 2026TuesdayIslamic New Year
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 27, 2026ThursdayThe Prophet's Birthday
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

Planning around Kuwait holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays are based on the Islamic lunar calendar and their dates can shift annually.
  • Astronomical events like equinoxes and solstices are fixed dates.
  • Check the specific year for precise holiday dates as they can vary.
  • Some holidays may have associated multi-day observances.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Kuwait's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a concentration of observances in the first half of the year, particularly in February, March, and May, which feature national days and major Islamic festivals. The start of Ramadan also falls within this period.

The second half of the year is more dispersed, with fewer holidays. Islamic events like the Islamic New Year and the Prophet's Birthday are noted, alongside astronomical events such as the September and December solstices. April, July, October, and November are notably quiet months with no listed holidays.

The year includes several multi-day holiday periods, especially around major Islamic celebrations like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, providing extended breaks.

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