Holidays and Observances in Kuwait for 2025

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.

2025 KUWAIT HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1WednesdayNew Years DayNational
Jan 27MondayIsra and Miraj (Tentative)National
FEBRUARY
Feb 25TuesdayNational DayNational
Feb 26WednesdayLiberation DayNational
MARCH
Mar 30SundayEid al-Fitr (Tentative)National
Mar 31MondayEid al-Fitr holiday (Tentative)National
APRIL
Apr 1TuesdayEid al-Fitr holiday (Tentative)National
Apr 2WednesdayEid al-Fitr holiday (Tentative)National
JUNE
Jun 5ThursdayWaqfat Arafat Day (Tentative)National
Jun 6FridayEid al-Adha (Tentative)National
Jun 7SaturdayEid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative)National
Jun 8SundayEid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative)National
Jun 26ThursdayIslamic New Year (Tentative)National
SEPTEMBER
Sep 4ThursdayThe 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.