Holidays and Observances in Kuwait for 2026

What are the main holidays in Kuwait? As with most countries, national holidays in Kuwait generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Kuwait. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.
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2026 KUWAIT HOLIDAYS
DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1ThursdayNew Years DayNational
Jan 16FridayIsra and Miraj (Tentative)National
FEBRUARY
Feb 25WednesdayNational DayNational
Feb 26ThursdayLiberation DayNational
MARCH
Mar 20FridayEid al-Fitr (Tentative)National
Mar 21SaturdayEid al-Fitr holiday (Tentative)National
Mar 22SundayEid al-Fitr holiday (Tentative)National
Mar 23MondayEid al-Fitr holiday (Tentative)National
MAY
May 26TuesdayWaqfat Arafat Day (Tentative)National
May 27WednesdayEid al-Adha (Tentative)National
May 28ThursdayEid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative)National
May 29FridayEid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative)National
JUNE
Jun 16TuesdayIslamic New Year (Tentative)National
AUGUST
Aug 25TuesdayThe Prophets Birthday (Tentative)National

* Please note that we only provide tentative dates for Islamic holidays. Actual holiday dates are determined by local authorities, and can vary from location to location.