Friday, 20 March 2026
Confirmed — source checked
This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
Eid al-Fitr ends Ramadan and carries a three-day paid private-sector entitlement under Kuwait's Labour Law. Gregorian dates and the precise government closure period depend on official lunar-calendar and annual decisions.
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Tuesday, 9 March 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.
Government closure length and resumption are announced for each occurrence; private employment follows Article 68 and applicable work requirements.
The Central Bank and individual banks issue operating and settlement schedules for the Eid break.
Academic calendars may incorporate Eid dates, but reopening should be verified from the education authority.
The feast begins with the first day of Shawwal after Ramadan. Kuwait confirms the religious date through the competent authorities.
Eid centres prayer, charity, family reunion and a major nationwide change in work and service schedules.
Worshippers attend Eid prayer, exchange visits, give gifts and share festive meals.
Airports, roads and shopping areas become busy before and during Eid; book early.
Article 68 lists three days.
No. They remain estimates until officially confirmed.
No. The public-sector period is announced for the particular year.
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