Kuwait holiday calendar
Public holidays in Kuwait 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Kuwait public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.
- Public holidays
- 13
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 0
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Kuwait
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Kuwait calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.
No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. May is the busiest month, with 4 listed dates.
Kuwait holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 13 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's DayJanuary 1 paid public holiday in Kuwait, marking the Gregorian new year with private gatherings and a winter day away from regular work. | Public holiday | — | |
| Isra and Mi'rajKuwait's one-day paid public holiday for Isra and Mi'raj, the Night Journey and Ascension observed on 27 Rajab in the Hijri calendar. | Public holiday | — | |
| National DayFebruary 25 paid national holiday celebrating Kuwait's modern statehood and the accession of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in 1950. | Public holiday | — | |
| Liberation DayFebruary 26 paid national holiday commemorating Kuwait's liberation from Iraqi occupation in 1991 and the restoration of its sovereignty. | Public holiday | — | |
| Eid al-Fitr · Day 1Day 1 of Kuwait's three-day paid Eid al-Fitr public holiday, marking the close of Ramadan. | Public holiday | — | |
| Eid al-Fitr · Day 2Day 2 of Kuwait's three-day paid Eid al-Fitr public holiday, marking the close of Ramadan. | Public holiday | — | |
| Eid al-Fitr · Day 3Day 3 of Kuwait's three-day paid Eid al-Fitr public holiday, marking the close of Ramadan. | Public holiday | — | |
| Waqfat ArafatThe paid public holiday on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah, the Day of Arafat immediately before Eid al-Adha in Kuwait. | Public holiday | — | |
| Eid al-Adha · Day 1Day 1 of Kuwait's three-day paid Eid al-Adha public holiday, a time of prayer, hospitality and generosity. | Public holiday | — | |
| Eid al-Adha · Day 2Day 2 of Kuwait's three-day paid Eid al-Adha public holiday, a time of prayer, hospitality and generosity. | Public holiday | — | |
| Eid al-Adha · Day 3Day 3 of Kuwait's three-day paid Eid al-Adha public holiday, a time of prayer, hospitality and generosity. | Public holiday | — | |
| Islamic New YearKuwait's one-day paid holiday for the first day of Muharram, opening the Hijri new year with reflection and religious remembrance. | Public holiday | — | |
| Prophet's BirthdayKuwait's one-day paid public holiday for Al-Mawlid Al-Nabawi, commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on 12 Rabi al-Awwal. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Kuwait holidays
Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.
- manpower.gov.kwPrimary calendar source
- e.gov.kwPrimary calendar source
- e.gov.kwPrimary calendar source
- e.gov.kwPrimary calendar source
- cmgs.gov.kwPrimary calendar source
- cmgs.gov.kwPrimary calendar source
- e.gov.kwPrimary calendar source