Public holidays in Kuwait 2026
Next: New Year's Day, Friday, January 1, 2027 (in 66 days)
Islamic holidays follow the moon and may move by a day. Current time in Kuwait →
| Date | Holiday | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Passed | |
| Fri, Jan 16 | Isra and Mi'raj * | Passed | |
| Wed, Feb 25 | National Day | Passed | |
| Thu, Feb 26 | Liberation Day | Passed | |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Eid al-Fitr * | Passed | |
| Sat, Mar 21 | Eid al-Fitr holiday * | Passed | |
| Sun, Mar 22 | Eid al-Fitr holiday * | Passed | |
| Tue, May 26 | Arafat Day * | Passed | |
| Wed, May 27 | Eid al-Adha * | Passed | |
| Thu, May 28 | Eid al-Adha holiday * | Passed | |
| Fri, May 29 | Eid al-Adha holiday * | Passed | |
| Tue, Jun 16 | Islamic New Year * | Passed | |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday * | Passed |
* Islamic holidays follow the moon and may move by a day. Dates are estimates until officially announced.
Always check official announcements before making plans; governments sometimes move or add holidays.
Questions
What is the next public holiday in Kuwait?
The next public holiday in Kuwait is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027, in 66 days.
How many public holidays does Kuwait have in 2026?
This list has 13 public holidays in Kuwait for 2026. Islamic holidays follow the moon and may move by a day.