Note Observance of fasting during the month of Ramadan is currently in effect. This may affect the length of working hours.
When are the next National holidays in Kuwait?
Upcoming Holidays
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Eid al-Fitr
Apr 20, . The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan -
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Apr 21, . Second day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan -
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Apr 22, . Third day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan -
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Apr 23, . Fourth day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan -
Arafat Day
Jun 27, . Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and the day before Eid al Adha. Named after the ... -
Eid Al-Adha
Jun 28, . Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. ...
List of Holidays in Kuwait in 2023
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Isra'a Wal Miraj | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | National Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Liberation Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | National Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid al-Fitr | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Arafat Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Eid Al-Adha | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Eid Al Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Hijri New Year | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Birthday of Prophet Muhammed | National Holiday |
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Notes
- Observes a Friday and Saturday weekend
Kuwait Holiday News
- 16 January 2023: Kuwait sets Feb 19, 26, 27 as public holidays for Al-Israa wal Miraj, national day festivities source: Kuwait News Agency
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