Kuwait Public Holidays List 2027
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Kuwait year 2027
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Friday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2 | 06 Jan, Wednesday | Isra and Miraj | National holiday |
| 3 | 08 Feb, Monday | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 4 | 25 Feb, Thursday | National Day | National holiday |
| 5 | 26 Feb, Friday | Liberation Day | National holiday |
| 6 | 10 Mar, Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 7 | 11 Mar, Thursday | Eid al-Fitr holiday | National holiday |
| 8 | 12 Mar, Friday | Eid al-Fitr holiday | National holiday |
| 9 | 20 Mar, Saturday | March Equinox | Season |
| 10 | 16 May, Sunday | Waqfat Arafat Day | National holiday |
| 11 | 17 May, Monday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 12 | 18 May, Tuesday | Eid al-Adha holiday | National holiday |
| 13 | 19 May, Wednesday | Eid al-Adha holiday | National holiday |
| 14 | 06 Jun, Sunday | Islamic New Year | National holiday |
| 15 | 21 Jun, Monday | June Solstice | Season |
| 16 | 15 Aug, Sunday | The Prophet's Birthday | National holiday |
| 17 | 23 Sep, Thursday | September Equinox | Season |
| 18 | 22 Dec, Wednesday | December Solstice | Season |
| 19 | 26 Dec, Sunday | Isra and Miraj | National holiday |
| 20 | 31 Dec, Friday | 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 (06 Jan) : 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.
Ramadan Start (08 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
National Day (25 Feb) : National Day is a official holiday in Kuwait
Liberation Day (26 Feb) : Liberation Day is a official holiday in Kuwait
Eid al-Fitr (10 Mar) : 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 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr holiday is a official holiday in Kuwait
Eid al-Fitr holiday (12 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr holiday is a official holiday in Kuwait
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Kuwait (Kuwait City)
Waqfat Arafat Day (16 May) : Waqfat Arafat Day is a official holiday in Kuwait
Eid al-Adha (17 May) : 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 May) : Eid al-Adha holiday is a official holiday in Kuwait
Eid al-Adha holiday (19 May) : Eid al-Adha holiday is a official holiday in Kuwait
Islamic New Year (06 Jun) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Kuwait (Kuwait City)
The Prophet's Birthday (15 Aug) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Kuwait (Kuwait City)
December Solstice (22 Dec) : December Solstice in Kuwait (Kuwait City)
Isra and Miraj (26 Dec) : 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.
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.