Public Holidays in Kuwait 2026
17 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Kuwait's 2026 calendar combines fixed national holidays with Islamic occasions confirmed through official decisions. Government and financial-sector closure announcements set longer breaks around Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Kuwait Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 18 | Sunday | Isra and Mi'raj Government |
| Feb 25 | Wednesday | National Day |
| Feb 26 | Thursday | Liberation Day |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr holiday Government |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Government |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr holiday Government |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr holiday Government |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr holiday Government |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Arafat Day Government |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Government |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha holiday Government |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha holiday Government |
| May 30 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha holiday Government |
| May 31 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha holiday Government |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year Government |
| Aug 27 | Thursday | Prophet's Birthday Government |
* 2027 Islamic dates and exact government-sector closure periods are provisional until confirmed by Kuwait's Cabinet and Civil Service Commission.
National Day and Cabinet Holiday Decisions 2026
Official 2026 closure notices place Isra and Mi'raj on January 18, the Eid al-Fitr break from March 19 through March 23, and the Arafat and Eid al-Adha closure from May 26 through May 31.
Holiday Rules in Kuwait
Islamic occasions depend on the Hijri calendar and official decisions. The 2026 dates shown here follow official Kuwaiti closure announcements, including the August 27 Prophet's Birthday holiday.
Kuwait Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- National Day is 25 February.
- Liberation Day is 26 February.
- Islamic holiday dates can have alternate moon-sighting scenarios.
- Kuwait remains on UTC+3 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are Kuwait National Day and Liberation Day?
They are observed on 25 and 26 February.
Why are Islamic dates marked provisional?
Kuwait bases the final date on the Hijri calendar and moon sighting.
Can the Cabinet add a bridge rest day?
Yes. Official announcements can create an additional rest day between holidays.
Does Kuwait use daylight saving time?
No. Kuwait remains on UTC+3 year-round.
Sources & methodology
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Official government announcements covering 2026 Islamic and national holiday arrangements.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.