2027 holiday calendar
Kuwait Public Holidays 2027: Full List & Eid Dates
Every official public holiday in Kuwait in 2027: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, National Day and more - days off, long weekends and which dates are still expected.
Quick answer
2027 public holiday list
| Holiday | Date | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri 1 Jan | 1 | Fixed date |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Tue 5 Jan | 1 | Expected |
| National Day | Thu 25 Feb3-day break with the weekend | 1 | Fixed date |
| Liberation Day | Fri 26 Feb | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue 9 Mar - Thu 11 Mar5-day break with the weekend | 3 | Expected |
| Arafat Day & Eid al-Adha | Sat 15 May - Tue 18 May5-day break with the weekend | 4 | Expected |
| Islamic New Year | Sun 6 Jun3-day break with the weekend | 1 | Expected |
| Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Sat 14 Aug | 1 | Expected |
Long weekends in 2027
National Day
Thu 25 Feb - Sat 27 Feb · 3 days
Eid al-Fitr
Tue 9 Mar - Sat 13 Mar · 5 days
Arafat Day & Eid al-Adha
Fri 14 May - Tue 18 May · 5 days
Islamic New Year
Fri 4 Jun - Sun 6 Jun · 3 days
Holiday rules in Kuwait
- Weekend
- Friday-Saturday
- Private vs government
- The Cabinet sets government holidays each year and often bridges them to the weekend; the Public Authority for Manpower confirms the private-sector days.
- Working on a holiday
- Public holidays are paid. If you are asked to work one, the Labour Law entitles you to extra pay plus a replacement day off.
- Legal basis
- Kuwait Labour Law No. 6 of 2010 + annual Cabinet decisions
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Kuwait in 2027?
Kuwait has 8 public holidays in 2027: about 13 paid days off across the dated holidays.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Kuwait?
Tue 9 Mar - Thu 11 Mar 2027 (expected - depends on the moon sighting).
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in Kuwait?
Sat 15 May - Tue 18 May 2027 (expected - depends on the moon sighting).
When is the National Day holiday 2027 in Kuwait?
Thu 25 Feb 2027.
What if I have to work on a public holiday?
Public holidays are paid. If you are asked to work one, the Labour Law entitles you to extra pay plus a replacement day off.
Are private-sector holidays the same as government holidays?
The Cabinet sets government holidays each year and often bridges them to the weekend; the Public Authority for Manpower confirms the private-sector days.
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