Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Confirmed — source checked
This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
Islamic New Year marks 1 Muharram and receives one paid private-sector holiday under Kuwait's Labour Law. Because the Hijri calendar is lunar, its Gregorian date moves earlier and requires authoritative confirmation.
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Sunday, 6 June 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.
Government closure is specified by the relevant annual decision; special services maintain coverage.
Banks communicate closure and payment-processing arrangements nearer the confirmed date.
School effects depend on the official academic calendar and holiday notice.
The Hijri era is counted from the Prophet Muhammad's migration from Makkah to Madinah. The day opens a new Islamic calendar year.
Its significance is reflective and historical rather than centred on large public festivities.
People may attend religious talks, pray or spend a quiet day with family.
Ordinary local travel may increase modestly; confirm dates before scheduling appointments.
It is 1 Muharram.
No. It changes with the lunar calendar.
Article 68 lists one paid day.
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