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The official calendar: 9 holiday periods totalling 14 days, of which 6 depend on the moon sighting and are marked as expected.
Holiday periods9Kuwait
Days off14counting multi-day breaks
Moon-dependent6confirmed by sighting
Checked2026-11-14official source
| Date | Holiday | Days | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day Gregorian New Year, fixed 1 January. | 1 | fixed |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Isra and Mi'raj 27 Rajab 1447; moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 25 Feb 2026 | National Day Fixed 25 February; the Civil Service Commission declared Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 February 2026 official holidays. | 1 | fixed |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Liberation Day Fixed 26 February; combined with National Day in the CSC circular. | 1 | fixed |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Eid al-Fitr 30 Ramadan (or 1 Shawwal if Ramadan is 29 days) through 3 Shawwal 1447; the CSC circular set the holiday to begin Thursday 19 March 2026. Moon-sighting dependent. | 4 | expected |
| 26 May 2026 | Waqfat Arafat Day 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447; moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 27 May 2026 | Eid al-Adha 10-12 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447; moon-sighting dependent. | 3 | expected |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Islamic New Year 1 Muharram 1448; moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Prophet's Birthday 12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448; moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
Dates in the table are the official calendar; lunar holidays can shift by a day once sighted.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Eid al-Fitr in Kuwait in 2026?
- The calendar places Eid al-Fitr at 19 Mar 2026, pending the moon sighting. The official announcement is usually made the evening before.
- How many days off do workers get in Kuwait in 2026?
- 14 days across 9 holiday periods, as published in the official calendar. Some employers add company days, and weekend rules differ — Kuwait weekends and shift patterns are set by the labour ministry.
- Are these dates confirmed?
- 3 of the 9 periods are fixed dates set by law. The other 6 follow the Islamic calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting; they are marked "expected" here and may move by one day.
Other years and countries
Kuwait 2027calendar →UAE 2026calendar →Saudi Arabia 2026calendar →Qatar 2026calendar →Oman 2026calendar →Bahrain 2026calendar →
SourceOfficial holiday calendarUpdatedTranscribed from the linked official calendar or cabinet circular. Lunar dates marked expected.