Complete 2025 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Kuwait.
Kuwait operates on UTC+3 with standard business hours 08:00–16:00 and a saturday – sunday weekend. In 2025, there are 261 standard working days and 0 public holidays, with no makeup workdays scheduled. For cross-border trade and logistics professionals, note that banks suspend clearing, customs clearance pauses, and port operations halt during public holidays — potentially delaying payment settlement by 1–3 business days and increasing container detention fees. When scheduling shipments, letter-of-credit presentations, or international meetings, avoid Kuwait's non-working days and confirm operating windows around 2025 holidays with local agents in advance.
Weekend: Saturday – Sunday
Standard work hours: 08:00 – 16:00
Timezone: UTC+3
Bank holidays: 0 days
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⚠️ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays; arrange cross-border business 1–2 weeks in advance. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official government announcements.
How many working days are there in Kuwait in 2025?
In 2025, Kuwait has 261 working days, 104 weekend days, and 0 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Kuwait?
The official weekend in Kuwait is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Kuwait have in 2025?
Kuwait has 0 public holidays in 2025. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Kuwait?
Banks in Kuwait are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2026. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.