National holidays of Kuwait in 2026
This page contains a calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Kuwait. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Jan. 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | |
| Friday | Jan. 16, 2026 | Isra and Miraj | |
| Wednesday | Feb. 25, 2026 | National Day | |
| Thursday | Feb. 26, 2026 | Liberation Day | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr | |
| Saturday | March 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr holiday | |
| Tuesday | May 26, 2026 | Waqfat Arafat Day | |
| Wednesday | May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha | |
| Thursday | May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha holiday | |
| Wednesday | June 17, 2026 | Islamic New Year | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | |
| Wednesday | Aug. 26, 2026 | The Prophet's Birthday | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 23, 2026 | September Equinox | |
| Monday | Dec. 21, 2026 | December Solstice | |
| Thursday | Dec. 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve |
Public Holidays
- Kuwait public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries