Kuwait National Day countdown
Shows the days and hours until National Day and its official holiday.
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About Kuwait National Day
25 February celebrates National Day and Kuwait's independence in 1961, and 26 February Liberation Day in 1991.
Upcoming official holidays
| Holiday | Days | Rest of 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 day | — | Fri 1 Jan |
| Isra and Mi'raj | 1 day | — | Tue 5 Jan; Sat 25 Dec (or Wed 6 Jan; Sun 26 Dec) · expected |
| National Day | 1 day | — | Thu 25 Feb |
| Liberation Day | 1 day | — | Fri 26 Feb |
| Eid al-Fitr | 3 days | — | Tue 9 Mar – Thu 11 Mar (or Wed 10 Mar – Fri 12 Mar) · expected |
| Arafat Day | 1 day | — | Sat 15 May (or Sun 16 May) · expected |
| Eid al-Adha | 3 days | — | Sun 16 May – Tue 18 May (or Mon 17 May – Wed 19 May) · expected |
| Islamic New Year | 1 day | — | Sun 6 Jun · expected |
| Prophet's Birthday | 1 day | — | Sat 14 Aug (or Sun 15 Aug) · expected |
Working on an official holiday earns extra pay or a substitute day; work it out on the public holidays page, and for all six countries see GCC public holidays.
Frequently asked questions
When is Kuwait National Day 2027?
Thursday 25 February 2027, followed by Liberation Day on Friday 26 February.
How long is the National and Liberation Day holiday?
Two days under the Labour Law, 25 and 26 February; working on them earns extra pay.
Sources
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.