Kuwait Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Day Holiday
New Year's Day Holiday is a government holiday in Kuwait
Isra and Miraj
Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Mourning Holiday for Sultan Qaboos Bin Said
Mourning Holiday for Sultan Qaboos Bin Said is a government holiday in Kuwait
February
Isra and Miraj Holiday
Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Day off for Isra and Miraj
Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
National Day
National Day is a official holiday in Kuwait
Liberation Day
Liberation Day is a official holiday in Kuwait
National Day holiday
National Day holiday is a official holiday in Kuwait
National and Liberation Day Holiday
National and Liberation Day Holiday is a government holiday in Kuwait
March
May
Waqfat Arafat Day
Waqfat Arafat Day is a official holiday in Kuwait
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Adha holiday
Eid al-Adha holiday is a official holiday in Kuwait
Public Holiday
Public Holiday is a non-working day (covid-19) in Kuwait
December
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit Holiday
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit Holiday is a government holiday in Kuwait
Public Sector Holiday
Public Sector Holiday is a government holiday in Kuwait
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.