Kuwait school holidays 2026–2027
Shows the days and hours until the next break for students or teachers, the school days left, and every holiday this year with return dates.
How many days to the holiday?
Kuwait school calendar 2026–2027
| Event | Dates | Length | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 starts | Sun, 13 Sept 2026 | — | — |
| Semester 1 (other grades) | Mon, 14 Sept 2026 – Thu, 21 Jan 2027 | — | — |
| Kindergarten starts | Wed, 16 Sept 2026 | — | — |
| Mid-year break | Sun, 24 Jan 2027 – Thu, 4 Feb 2027 | 12 days | Back Sun, 7 Feb 2027 |
| Semester 2 | Sun, 7 Feb 2027 – Thu, 1 Jul 2027 | — | — |
| Special leave (end of Ramadan) | Mon, 1 Mar 2027 – Mon, 8 Mar 2027 | 8 days | — |
| Kindergarten last day | Thu, 27 May 2027 | — | — |
The official calendar leaves out National Day, Liberation Day, Isra and Mi'raj and both Eids, which the Cabinet announces; the countdown adds them from the expected official holidays. Teachers' summer holiday runs from 1 July to 4 September 2027.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 mid-year break in Kuwait?
From Sunday 24 January to Thursday 4 February 2027 (12 days, 16 with the weekends), with the second term starting on Sunday 7 February, under the Education Ministry's calendar.
Sources
- Ministry of Education — calendar for 2026/2027 (Arabic)
- Arab Times — teachers and admin staff join schools for AY 2026/27 (6 Sep 2026)
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.