Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Confirmed — source checked
This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
Mawlid al-Nabi marks the Prophet Muhammad's birthday and receives one paid private-sector holiday under Article 68. Its future Gregorian dates are estimates until Kuwaiti authorities confirm the lunar date and closure.
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Saturday, 14 August 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 entities follow the closure decision issued for the year, while essential services set working arrangements.
The Central Bank and commercial banks announce their operating calendars for confirmed holidays.
Schools apply ministry calendars and should not be assumed closed beyond official instructions.
The observance falls in Rabi al-Awwal and has long been part of Kuwait's official religious-holiday framework.
It encourages reflection on the Prophet's life, teachings, charity and community responsibility.
Religious gatherings may include Qur'an recitation, sermons, praise and giving to people in need.
Travel effects are usually lighter than Eid but appointments should use the confirmed date.
It commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's birthday.
Kuwait's Article 68 lists one private-sector paid day.
No. Lunar-calendar estimates require official confirmation.
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