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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 2027 | New Year's Day Gregorian New Year, fixed 1 January. | 1 | fixed |
| 6 Jan 2027 | Isra and Mi'raj 27 Rajab 1448; projected, moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 25 Feb 2027 | National Day Fixed 25 February. | 1 | fixed |
| 26 Feb 2027 | Liberation Day Fixed 26 February. | 1 | fixed |
| 9 Mar 2027 | Eid al-Fitr 30 Ramadan - 3 Shawwal 1448; projected, moon-sighting dependent. | 4 | expected |
| 15 May 2027 | Waqfat Arafat Day 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448; projected, moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 16 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha 10-12 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448; projected, moon-sighting dependent. | 3 | expected |
| 6 Jun 2027 | Islamic New Year 1 Muharram 1449; projected, moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 15 Aug 2027 | Prophet's Birthday 12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1449; projected, 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 2027?
- The calendar places Eid al-Fitr at 9 Mar 2027, pending the moon sighting. The official announcement is usually made the evening before.
- How many days off do workers get in Kuwait in 2027?
- 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
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SourceOfficial holiday calendarUpdatedTranscribed from the linked official calendar or cabinet circular. Lunar dates marked expected.