Kuwait Declares Public Holiday for Prophet Mohammed's Birthday

Aug 11, 2026

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Aug 11, 2026 12:31

Kuwait announces three-day break for Prophet Mohammed’s birthday

## Public Holiday Announcement

Kuwait has announced a public holiday on Thursday, August 27, to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Mohammed. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting led by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah.

## Government Offices Closure

All government ministries, departments, and state institutions will be closed on this day. Work will resume on Sunday, August 30, following the regular Friday-Saturday weekend. This effectively provides a three-day break for public sector employees.

## Special Arrangements

Certain government bodies that require continuous operations will have the flexibility to set their own holiday schedules. These arrangements are necessary for entities providing essential services that cannot be fully halted during official holidays.

## Significance of Mawlid Al Nabawi

The holiday marks Mawlid Al Nabawi, the celebration of the Prophet Mohammed's birthday, observed on the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. This year, it corresponds to the Islamic year 1448 AH.

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