2025 Holidays - Kuwait
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Isra'a Wal Miraj * | Thursday | Jan. 30, 2025 | National | All |
| National Day | Tuesday | Feb. 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Liberation Day | Wednesday | Feb. 26, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid al-Fitr * | Sunday | March 30, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday * | Monday | March 31, 2025 | National | All |
| Arafat Day * | Thursday | June 5, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al-Adha * | Friday | June 6, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al-Adha Holiday * | Saturday | June 7, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al-Adha Holiday * | Sunday | June 8, 2025 | National | All |
| Hijri New Year * | Thursday | June 26, 2025 | National | All |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammed * | Thursday | Sept. 4, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Kuwait workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend | Workday |
Kuwait Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. General Observance
- Public holidays in Kuwait are established by government decree and published in the official holiday calendar.
- These holidays include national holidays (e.g., National Day, Liberation Day) and religious holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha).
2. Weekend Context in Kuwait
- The official weekend in Kuwait is Friday and Saturday, while Sunday through Thursday are regular working days.
3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend
- If a public holiday falls on a Friday, it is typically moved to the following Sunday.
- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is generally observed on that day, with no automatic substitution.
- However, the government may announce an alternative day off at its discretion.
4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)
- Kuwait does not have a statutory system for creating bridge holidays.
- However, the government may occasionally declare additional days off, especially around Eid holidays.
5. Additional Notes
- Employers must comply with the official holiday calendar published by the Kuwaiti government.
- Employees required to work on a public holiday are entitled to premium pay or compensatory time off as mandated by Kuwaiti labor law.
- For the most current and accurate details, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any government announcements.