Kuwait Liberation Day
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Liberation Day is observed on 26 February, immediately after Kuwait National Day. It commemorates Kuwait's liberation from the Iraqi occupation in 1991.
Liberation Day
Holiday
Kuwait
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Thursday
Day
Feb
26
February 26, 2026
Liberation Day Date in Kuwait
Date
February 26, 2026
Day
Thursday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
Yes
Date Confirmed
Yes
Liberation Day Dates in Kuwait
Liberation Day 2026
- Confirmed
Liberation Day 2027
- Confirmed
Liberation Day 2028
- Confirmed
History of Liberation Day
Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait in August 1990. The occupation ended during the coalition campaign in February 1991, and 26 February became the annual liberation anniversary.
Importance of Liberation Day
The observance remembers national endurance, liberation and those who defended the country.
How Liberation Day Is Celebrated in Kuwait
The paired national-holiday season includes flags, cultural displays, family outings and official remembrance.
Office Impact
Government bodies close under the applicable Civil Service announcement, except special-nature services with separate schedules.
Bank Impact
The Central Bank publishes closure and reopening dates for the combined February holidays.
School Impact
Education closures are determined through official decisions rather than assumed beyond the announced period.
Travel Information
Celebratory traffic, security measures and temporary road closures can substantially affect travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Kuwait Liberation Day?
It is 26 February.
What does it commemorate?
It marks Kuwait's liberation from Iraqi occupation in 1991.
Is it combined with National Day?
They are consecutive but historically distinct observances.