Kuwait public holidays 2026 and 2027
Kuwait has 13 days of official public holidays in 2026. Islamic holidays follow the Hijri calendar, so they move about 11 days earlier each year and are confirmed by moon sighting; national days fall on the same date every year.
Kuwait public holidays 2026
13 days of public holidays
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| Isra & Mi'raj | |
| National Day | |
| Liberation Day | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (1st day) | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (2nd day) | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (3rd day) | |
| Arafat Day | |
| Eid Al-Adha (1st day) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (2nd day) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (3rd day) | |
| Islamic New Year | |
| Prophet's Birthday |
Kuwait public holidays 2027
13 days of public holidays
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| Isra & Mi'raj(expected) | |
| National Day | |
| Liberation Day | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (1st day)(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (2nd day)(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (3rd day)(expected) | |
| Arafat Day(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (1st day)(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (2nd day)(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (3rd day)(expected) | |
| Islamic New Year(expected) | |
| Prophet's Birthday(expected) |
Dates marked “expected” are estimated from the Umm al-Qura calendar. Each authority announces the official dates closer to the holiday, and they can differ by a day; we update this page when the circular is published.
The 2026 dates are the official calendar the AhlanHamad payroll engine uses to count working days, leave and holiday pay in Kuwait.
Working on a public holiday? Overtime and rest-day rules are in the Kuwait labour-law guide
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Kuwait have in 2026?
13 days in 2026: New Year's Day (Thursday 1 January); Isra & Mi'raj (Friday 16 January); National Day (Wednesday 25 February); Liberation Day (Thursday 26 February); Eid Al-Fitr (1st day) (Friday 20 March); Eid Al-Fitr (2nd day) (Saturday 21 March); Eid Al-Fitr (3rd day) (Sunday 22 March); Arafat Day (Tuesday 26 May); Eid Al-Adha (1st day) (Wednesday 27 May); Eid Al-Adha (2nd day) (Thursday 28 May); Eid Al-Adha (3rd day) (Friday 29 May); Islamic New Year (Tuesday 16 June); Prophet's Birthday (Tuesday 25 August).
How many public holidays does Kuwait have in 2027?
13 days in 2027: New Year's Day (Friday 1 January); Isra & Mi'raj (Tuesday 5 January, expected); National Day (Thursday 25 February); Liberation Day (Friday 26 February); Eid Al-Fitr (1st day) (Tuesday 9 March, expected); Eid Al-Fitr (2nd day) (Wednesday 10 March, expected); Eid Al-Fitr (3rd day) (Thursday 11 March, expected); Arafat Day (Saturday 15 May, expected); Eid Al-Adha (1st day) (Sunday 16 May, expected); Eid Al-Adha (2nd day) (Monday 17 May, expected); Eid Al-Adha (3rd day) (Tuesday 18 May, expected); Islamic New Year (Sunday 6 June, expected); Prophet's Birthday (Sunday 15 August, expected).
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Kuwait?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Kuwait is expected from Tuesday 9 March to Thursday 11 March (3 days off), subject to moon sighting and the official announcement.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in Kuwait?
Eid al-Adha 2027 in Kuwait is expected from Sunday 16 May to Tuesday 18 May (3 days off), subject to moon sighting and the official announcement.
When is Kuwait's National Day?
Kuwait's National Day holiday falls on 25 February every year.