Holidays are when everyone is on the platform to relax and enjoy the day with their friends and family, involving their selves in different activities. Holidays are essential for workers; they free you from working hours to have activities not usually practiced during working hours. Kuwait has a total of 14 holidays in 2024. Throughout the year, Kuwaitis enjoy different public holidays on specific events like New Year’s Day, Kuwait Liberation Day, Eid al Fitr, Eid Al Azha, etc; below is the list of some Kuwait National Holidays 2024 observed annually.
Kuwait National Holidays 2024 is observed by the country upon announcement and moon sighting. As Muslim festivals are set upon sighting the moon, the dates are announced according to their designated committee on respective days. At the same time, some Muslim countries use information derived from observatories. These dates may vary yearly due to moon sightings. In the table below, you will find tentative details of the holidays and their observance.
Kuwait National Holidays 2024
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1 January | New Year’s Day | New Year Celebration |
| Wednesday | 7 February | The Prophet’s Ascension | Isra and Miraj |
| Sunday | 25 February | Kuwait National Day | |
| Monday | 26 February | Kuwait Liberation Day | |
| Monday | 10 April | Eid al-Fitr | Canonical Festival After Ramadan |
| Monday | 11 April | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | |
| Friday | 12 April | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | |
| Monday | 16 June | Arafat Day | Bank Government |
| Monday | 17 June | Eid Al-Adha | Feast of the Sacrifice |
| Monday | 18 June | Eid Al Adha Holiday | |
| Monday | 19 June | Eid Al Adha Holiday | |
| Monday | 8 July | Hijri New Year | Islamic New Year |
| Monday | 15 September | Birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) |
Kuwait National Day Holiday
Kuwaiti celebrates its National Day in February, which is a remarkable day in its history. On 25th Feb, the Kuwait National Day Holiday is announced, on which all their working activities at schools, colleges, and offices are suspended to celebrate this day to the fullest. Kuwaitis celebrate the day by making colorful outfits and decorating their houses with flags and stickers on the walls.