Ramadan working hours in Kuwait — 2027
What Kuwait's labour law says about working hours in Ramadan for private-sector employees: the limit, the article that sets it, who it covers and how overtime works.
The legal limit in Ramadan
| Ramadan limit | Working hours during Ramadan are 36 hours a week. The law sets a weekly limit only; it gives no daily Ramadan figure. |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Article 64 |
| Outside Ramadan | Outside Ramadan the limit is 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week (Article 64). |
| Non-Muslim employees | Covered — not limited to Muslim employees |
Does it apply to non-Muslim employees?
Yes. Article 64 sets the Ramadan week for every worker covered by the law; it does not limit it to Muslim employees.
Overtime during Ramadan
Article 66 allows overtime only on the employer's written order: at most 2 hours a day and 180 hours a year, on no more than 3 days a week and 90 days a year, paid at least 25% above the ordinary rate. Article 66 applies without prejudice to Article 64, which holds the Ramadan week.
This page covers private-sector employees under Kuwait's labour law. For a specific case — shift work, a free zone, a sector exemption — check with the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM).
When does Ramadan 2027 start?(expected)
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027, with Eid al-Fitr expected on Tuesday, 9 March 2027. Both dates are estimated from the Umm al-Qura calendar: each authority confirms the start by moon sighting, and it can differ by a day. We update this page when the announcement is published.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the working hours during Ramadan in Kuwait?
Working hours during Ramadan are 36 hours a week. The law sets a weekly limit only; it gives no daily Ramadan figure. Legal basis: Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Article 64. Outside Ramadan the limit is 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week (Article 64).
Do reduced Ramadan hours apply to non-Muslim employees in Kuwait?
Yes. Article 64 sets the Ramadan week for every worker covered by the law; it does not limit it to Muslim employees.
How is overtime paid during Ramadan in Kuwait?
Article 66 allows overtime only on the employer's written order: at most 2 hours a day and 180 hours a year, on no more than 3 days a week and 90 days a year, paid at least 25% above the ordinary rate. Article 66 applies without prejudice to Article 64, which holds the Ramadan week. This page covers private-sector employees under Kuwait's labour law. For a specific case — shift work, a free zone, a sector exemption — check with the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM).
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Kuwait?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to start on Monday, 8 February 2027, an estimate from the Umm al-Qura calendar. The official start is confirmed by moon sighting and can differ by a day.