10days off
Arafat Day (estimated)
26–31 May 2026
6 days · no leave1 PTO → 9 days2 PTO → 10 days
Kuwait · 2026
Kuwait public holidays 2026
Official public holidays in Kuwait for 2026, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Friday | Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | National Day | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Thursday | Liberation Day | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) | |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) | |
| 26 May 2026 | Tuesday | Arafat Day (estimated) | |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) | |
| 29 May 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year (estimated) | |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
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Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2026
6days off
National Day
25–26 Feb 2026
2 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
5days off
New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)
16–18 Jan 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
20–22 Mar 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Islamic New Year (estimated)
16 Jun 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
25 Aug 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does Kuwait have holidays on weekends in 2026?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2026?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.