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Public Holidays in Kuwait 2025: Your Guide Through Holidays in Kuwait

Updated: 6 days ago

Whether you're a Kuwaiti resident or a traveller, this blog will serve as your guide to navigating Kuwait's public holidays in 2025. Let's delve into Kuwait's national holidays, and highlight key dates and traditions.


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Kuwait

Kuwait Public Holidays 2025 Calendar

Here is your official Kuwait Public Holidays 2025 Calendar with all the national holidays:

Date

Day

Public Holiday

1 January

Wednesday

New Year's Day

27 February

Thursday

Kuwait National Day

28 February

Friday

Kuwait Liberation Day

29 February - 2 March

Saturday - Monday

Eid al-Fitr (Approximate Date)

6 June

Friday

Arafat Day (Approximate Date)

7 - 9 June

Saturday - Monday

Eid al-Adha (Approximate Date)

27 June

Friday

Islamic New Year (Approximate Date)

5 September

Friday

Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Approximate Date)

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  1. New Year's Day 2025


New Year's Day, celebrated on January 1st, is a public holiday marked by grand fireworks displays in Kuwait.


Please note that January 1st is a government holiday; Therefore, all government offices, schools, and most businesses are closed.


  1. National Day of Kuwait And Kuwait Liberation Day

During the Hala February festival, Kuwait celebrates 2 major national holidays:


  • Kuwait National Day is celebrated on February 25th. It commemorates the establishment of Kuwait as an independent nation in 1961.

  • Kuwait Liberation Day, a national holiday celebrated on February 26th, commemorates the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation in 1991.

panoramic shot of the sky with fireworks going off
Kuwait National Day celebrations

Eid Al-Fitr, also known as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," is a religious holiday celebrated in Kuwait. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with most sources stating that it will fall on the 10th of April.


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Please note that Eid Al-Fitr is a national holiday, so most government offices, businesses, and schools are closed. Also Read : 


  1. Waqfat Arafat Day 2025

Waqfat Arafat Day is a religious holiday in Kuwait and other Muslim countries, scheduled to fall in June with most sources saying the date should be 16th of June. 


Waqfat Arafat is a Kuwait national holiday, with government offices, schools, and many businesses closed.


  1. Eid Al-Adha 2025

Eid Al-Adha, also known as the "Feast of Sacrifice," is a major religious holiday celebrated in Kuwait and other Muslim countries. According to most sources, Eid Al-Adha in 2024 will fall on 17 June.


Be aware that Eid Al-Adha is a national holiday in Kuwait, so most government offices, businesses and schools will be closed. 


black background with golden text on top that reads (Eid Al Adha)
Eid Al Adha


  1. The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid Al-Nabi)

The Prophet's Birthday is a religious holiday celebrated in Kuwait and other Muslim countries.


The Prophet's Birthday is a public holiday in Kuwait, with government offices, schools, and many businesses closed.


FAQs about Kuwait's national holidays


Q: Are there any long weekends in Kuwait in 2025?

Yes, there are long weekends in Kuwait in 2025, most notably:

National Day and Liberation Day: Thursday, February 27 + Friday, February 28, extending the weekend.

Eid al-Adha: Saturday, June 7 - Monday, June 9, a long three-day holiday.

Islamic New Year: Friday, June 27, coinciding with the weekend.


Q: What are the official working days in Kuwait?

In line with many Arab countries, the official working days in Kuwait are Sunday through Thursday, allowing residents to enjoy the weekend on Friday and Saturday.


Q. What Are the Kuwait working days?

A. In line with many Arab countries, Kuwait's official working days are from Sunday to Thursday, allowing residents to enjoy weekends on Friday and Saturday.



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