Kuwait Public Holidays 2027

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Kuwait for 2027. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Longest breakThursday, May 20, 2027

Arafat Day + day 1 + 3 more

Fri, May 14 → Sat, May 22

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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turns into 9 days off in a row.

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January 20272 holidays
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    New Year's Day

    Friday, January 1, 2027

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    New Year's Day (substitute)

    Sunday, January 3, 2027

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    National Day

    Thursday, February 25, 2027

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    Liberation Day

    Friday, February 26, 2027

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    Liberation Day (substitute)

    Sunday, February 28, 2027

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    Eid al-Fitr (day 1)

    Tuesday, March 9, 2027

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    Eid al-Fitr (day 2)

    Wednesday, March 10, 2027

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    Eid al-Fitr (day 3)

    Thursday, March 11, 2027

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      Arafat Day

      Saturday, May 15, 2027

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      Eid al-Adha (day 1)

      Sunday, May 16, 2027

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      Eid al-Adha (day 2)

      Monday, May 17, 2027

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      Eid al-Adha (day 3)

      Tuesday, May 18, 2027

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      Eid al-Adha (day 4)

      Wednesday, May 19, 2027

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      Islamic New Year

      Sunday, June 6, 2027

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        Prophet's Birthday

        Saturday, August 14, 2027

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              About Public Holidays in Kuwait

              Kuwait runs on a Friday-Saturday weekend, so fixed civil dates like National Day (February 25) and the following day's Liberation Day (February 26), marking the 1991 end of the Iraqi occupation, are shifted to the next working day whenever they land on either weekend day. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, set by moon sighting, typically bring the longest closures of the year.

              All Public Holidays in Kuwait 2027

              DateDayHolidayType
              January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
              January 3, 2027SundayNew Year's Day (substitute)Public Holiday
              February 25, 2027ThursdayNational DayPublic Holiday
              February 26, 2027FridayLiberation DayPublic Holiday
              February 28, 2027SundayLiberation Day (substitute)Public Holiday
              March 9, 2027TuesdayEid al-Fitr (day 1)Public Holiday
              March 10, 2027WednesdayEid al-Fitr (day 2)Public Holiday
              March 11, 2027ThursdayEid al-Fitr (day 3)Public Holiday
              May 15, 2027SaturdayArafat DayPublic Holiday
              May 16, 2027SundayEid al-Adha (day 1)Public Holiday
              May 17, 2027MondayEid al-Adha (day 2)Public Holiday
              May 18, 2027TuesdayEid al-Adha (day 3)Public Holiday
              May 19, 2027WednesdayEid al-Adha (day 4)Public Holiday
              June 6, 2027SundayIslamic New YearPublic Holiday
              August 14, 2027SaturdayProphet's BirthdayPublic Holiday

              All Public Holidays in Kuwait 2026

              DateDayHolidayType
              January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
              February 25, 2026WednesdayNational DayPublic Holiday
              February 26, 2026ThursdayLiberation DayPublic Holiday
              March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr (day 1)Public Holiday
              March 21, 2026SaturdayEid al-Fitr (day 2)Public Holiday
              March 22, 2026SundayEid al-Fitr (day 3)Public Holiday
              May 26, 2026TuesdayArafat DayPublic Holiday
              May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha (day 1)Public Holiday
              May 28, 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha (day 2)Public Holiday
              May 29, 2026FridayEid al-Adha (day 3)Public Holiday
              May 30, 2026SaturdayEid al-Adha (day 4)Public Holiday
              June 16, 2026TuesdayIslamic New YearPublic Holiday
              August 25, 2026TuesdayProphet's BirthdayPublic Holiday

              Source: Cross-referenced public holiday compilation (qppstudio.net) · checked September 19, 2026 · view original

              Frequently Asked Questions

              How many public holidays are there in Kuwait?

              Kuwait has 15 public holidays in 2027, 2 more than the global average of 13.

              Which Kuwait public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?

              2 public holidays fall on a weekend in Kuwait in 2027: New Year's Day (Friday, January 1), Liberation Day (Friday, February 26). Kuwait moves weekend holidays to the following working day, so these are not lost.

              Does Kuwait give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

              Yes — Kuwait law moves a public holiday falling on a Friday or Saturday to the next working day.

              What is the longest break possible in Kuwait in 2027?

              With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Kuwait in 2027 is 10 consecutive days off, February 19–February 28, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 9 days off in a row, May 14–May 22.

              When is the next public holiday in Kuwait?

              The next public holiday in Kuwait is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.

              Which holidays in Kuwait change date each year?

              Eid al-Fitr, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, Prophet's Birthday do not fall on the same date every year in Kuwait, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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