Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Confirmed — source checked
This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
Eid al-Adha, the Greater Bairam, begins on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah. Kuwait's private-sector Labour Law grants three paid days, while annual government announcements establish public-sector closure and final Gregorian dates.
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Sunday, 16 May 2027 · Estimated / awaiting confirmation
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. Article 68 of the Labour Law defines paid holidays; lunar dates and government rest-day arrangements require Cabinet or Civil Service confirmation.
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. Article 68 of the Labour Law defines paid holidays; lunar dates and government rest-day arrangements require Cabinet or Civil Service confirmation.
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. Article 68 of the Labour Law defines paid holidays; lunar dates and government rest-day arrangements require Cabinet or Civil Service confirmation.
Public agencies follow the Cabinet or Civil Service period announced for that year; operational bodies may differ.
Banking closure and reopening are set through Central Bank and institution notices.
Schools follow their published calendar and any official Eid adjustment.
The feast commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's obedience and occurs during the Hajj season, immediately after Arafat Day.
It combines worship, charitable distribution and family life with one of Kuwait's longest recurring holiday periods.
People attend Eid prayer, visit relatives and arrange udhiyah sacrifice and meat distribution where permitted.
Flights and regional roads are heavily demanded; verify the lunar date before non-refundable plans.
On 10 Dhu al-Hijjah, after Arafat Day.
It lists three paid private-sector holiday days.
No. Kuwait's authoritative announcement controls.
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