Complete guide to Kuwait public holidays in 2026. Find dates for National Day, Eid, Ramadan and more.
11 Public Holidays
Estimated cost as of 2026. Prices may vary.
January 1: New Years Day
February 1: National Day (celebrated Feb 1-2)
February 26: Liberation Day
March 20-22: Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan end - tentative)
April 9-12: Eid al-Fitr holiday extension
May 1: Labor Day
June 16-18: Eid al-Adha (tentative)
July 1: Hijri New Year (tentative)
August 10: Islamic New Year (tentative)
December 25: Christmas (not official, but observed)
National Day
Liberation
Eid Fitr
Eid Adha
Labor Day
Eid dates are tentative - they depend on moon sightings. Check 2 weeks before for confirmed dates.
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