List of Religious Holiday in Kuwait 2025

The list of religious holidays in Kuwait includes the most important events that occurred in Islamic history and were recorded by historians according to the Hijri calendar, so the dates of these holidays are determined in advance based on this calendar.

List of Religious Holiday in Kuwait 2025

Below you can find out the list of religious holidays in Kuwait for the year 2025: ^[1]

Isra and Miraj 2025 in Kuwait

The Night of Isra and Miraj is the first religious occasion in the year 2025, which falls on Thursday, January 30, 2025 AD, corresponding to Rajab 30, 1446 AH, and lasts for one day, followed immediately by the weekend on Friday and Saturday.

Prophet Birthday Holiday 2025 in Kuwait

The Prophet’s Birthday is the last religious occasion in Kuwait for the year 2025, as it falls on Thursday, September 4, 2025 AD, corresponding to Rabi’ al-Awwal 12, 1447. It is an official holiday for all employees in the public and private sectors, in addition to those working in banks, with the exception of those whose work nature requires them to continue working.

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Waqfat Arafat Day 2025 in Kuwait

The Day of Arafat in Kuwait falls on Thursday, June 5, 2025 AD, corresponding to Dhu al-Hijjah 9, 1446 AH, which is an official holiday followed immediately by Eid al-Adha holiday for three days from Friday, June 5, 2025 until Sunday, June 8, 2025, It is expected that workers will be given a holiday on Monday, June 9, 2025 instead of Friday, and employees and students will return to work on the morning of Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Conclusion

The date of religious holidays in Kuwait varies from year to year due to the start date of the holiday being determined on the Hijri calendar, in which the start date of each month is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon.