Kuwait Public Holidays List 2024
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Kuwait year 2024
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Monday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2 | 07 Feb, Wednesday | Isra and Miraj | National holiday |
| 3 | 25 Feb, Sunday | National Day | National holiday |
| 4 | 26 Feb, Monday | Liberation Day | National holiday |
| 5 | 20 Mar, Wednesday | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | 10 Apr, Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 7 | 11 Apr, Thursday | Eid al-Fitr holiday | National holiday |
| 8 | 12 Apr, Friday | Eid al-Fitr holiday | National holiday |
| 9 | 16 Jun, Sunday | Waqfat Arafat Day | National holiday |
| 10 | 17 Jun, Monday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 11 | 18 Jun, Tuesday | Eid al-Adha holiday | National holiday |
| 12 | 19 Jun, Wednesday | Eid al-Adha holiday | National holiday |
| 13 | 20 Jun, Thursday | June Solstice | Season |
| 14 | 08 Jul, Monday | Islamic New Year | National holiday |
| 15 | 16 Sep, Monday | The Prophet's Birthday | National holiday |
| 16 | 22 Sep, Sunday | September Equinox | Season |
| 17 | 21 Dec, Saturday | December Solstice | Season |
| 18 | 31 Dec, Tuesday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Isra and Miraj (07 Feb) : Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
National Day (25 Feb) : National Day is a official holiday in Kuwait
Liberation Day (26 Feb) : Liberation Day is a official holiday in Kuwait
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Kuwait (Kuwait City)
Eid al-Fitr (10 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid al-Fitr holiday (11 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr holiday is a official holiday in Kuwait
Eid al-Fitr holiday (12 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr holiday is a official holiday in Kuwait
Waqfat Arafat Day (16 Jun) : Waqfat Arafat Day is a official holiday in Kuwait
Eid al-Adha (17 Jun) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Adha holiday (18 Jun) : Eid al-Adha holiday is a official holiday in Kuwait
Eid al-Adha holiday (19 Jun) : Eid al-Adha holiday is a official holiday in Kuwait
June Solstice (20 Jun) : June Solstice in Kuwait (Kuwait City)
Islamic New Year (08 Jul) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
The Prophet's Birthday (16 Sep) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox (22 Sep) : September Equinox in Kuwait (Kuwait City)
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Kuwait (Kuwait City)
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.