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Holidays in Kuwait - 2026

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2026, Kuwait has 19 holidays in total, including 19 public holidays. The busiest month is March with 4 holidays.

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