Quick guide
Kuwait’s fixed and Islamic public holidays, with a countdown to the next one.
Fixed-date holidays
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
| National Day | February 25, 2026 | February 25, 2027 |
| Liberation Day | February 26, 2026 | February 26, 2027 |
Islamic holidays (estimated dates)
| Holiday | Hijri date | Estimated date | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | … | 1 | |
| Prophet’s Birthday | … | 1 | |
| Isra and Miraj | … | 1 | |
| Eid al-Fitr | … | 3 | |
| Arafat Day | … | 1 | |
| Eid al-Adha | … | 4 |
Islamic holiday dates are estimated from the Umm al-Qura calendar. The government announces the official dates and days off, which can shift by a day after moon sighting. Source: Wikipedia.
Quick answers
Which public holidays in Kuwait have fixed dates?
New Year’s Day on 1 January, National Day on 25 February and Liberation Day on 26 February.
Why do Eid dates change every year?
Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and the other Islamic holidays follow the Hijri calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year. Official dates are confirmed by moon sighting, so the dates here are estimates.
What do National Day and Liberation Day celebrate?
National Day on 25 February marks Kuwait’s independence. It was moved from the original 19 June date because of the summer heat. Liberation Day on 26 February marks the liberation of Kuwait in 1991.