Whether you're a Kuwaiti resident or a traveller, this blog will serve as your guide to navigating Kuwait's public holidays in 2024. Let's delve into Kuwait's national holidays, and highlight key dates and traditions.
Kuwait Public Holidays 2024 Calendar
Here is your official Kuwait Public Holidays 2024 Calendar with all the national holidays:
Date | Day | national holiday |
1 January | Monday | New Year's Day |
7 February | Wednesday | Isra and Miraj |
25 February | Sunday | National Day |
26 February | Monday | Liberation Day |
10 April-12 April | Wednesday-Friday | Eid Al-Fitr (Tentative Date) |
16 June | Sunday | Waqfat Arafat Day (Tentative Date) |
17 June -19 June | Monday-Wednesday | Eid Al-Adha (Tentative Date) |
8 July | Monday | Islamic New Year (Muharram ) (Tentative Date) |
16 September | Monday | The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date) |
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New Year's Day
New Year's Day, celebrated on January 1st, is a public holiday in Kuwait, marked by grand fireworks displays.
Please note that January 1st is a government holiday; Therefore, all government offices, schools, and most businesses are closed.
National Day of Kuwait And Kuwait Liberation Day
During the Hala February festival, Kuwait celebrates 2 major national holidays:
The Kuwait National Day is celebrated on February 25th, it commemorates the establishment of Kuwait as an independent nation in 1961.
The Kuwait Liberation Day, a Kuwait national holiday, celebrated on February 26th, celebrates the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation in 1991.
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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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Waqfat Arafat Day
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.
Eid Al-Adha 2024
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.
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. How many public holidays are there in Kuwait in 2024?
A. There are a total of 13 days of public holidays in Kuwait in 2024, with 9 days as Kuwait government holidays.
Q. Are there any long weekends in Kuwait in 2024?
A. Yes, there will be a total of 2 long weekends in Kuwait in 2024:
On the occasion of Kuwait National Day and Kuwait Liberation Day, a long weekend.
For the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr all Kuwaiti residents will enjoy a long weekend.
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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