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.

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.