Kuwait announces 3-day holiday – Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More

The Kuwaiti cabinet decided to suspend work at government bodies and entities on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year celebrations

Regular work will resume on Sunday, January 4, 2026, according to a decree adopted by the cabinet during its weekly meeting on Wednesday.

Kuwait New Year 2026

With Friday and Saturday being a typical weekend in the country it means a three-day break to start the year.

Institutions of special nature will operate during this period according to their respective capacities.