Kuwait’s Cabinet has announced an official public holiday to mark Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday for the Islamic year 1448 AH, with government work suspended on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

The decision covers ministries, government bodies, public authorities, and public institutions across Kuwait.

According to the announced arrangements, official work will resume on Sunday, August 30, 2026, giving employees a scheduled break around the religious occasion.

The holiday provides government employees and families with an opportunity to plan their personal and family activities in advance while taking into account the official return-to-work date.

The Cabinet’s decision also addresses entities with special operational requirements. Organizations whose work requires continuous or specialized services will have their holiday arrangements determined by the competent authorities, taking the public interest and the need to maintain essential services into consideration.

This means that while the general government holiday applies on Thursday, August 27, certain services may operate according to separate schedules established by their respective authorities.

The announcement is particularly relevant for employees planning family gatherings, personal commitments, or short trips during the holiday period. Travelers may also wish to plan ahead, as public holidays can affect demand for flights, hotels, and other travel services.

The official announcement establishes Thursday, August 27, 2026, as the holiday for the government entities covered by the Cabinet decision, with normal official work scheduled to resume on Sunday, August 30.

Employees are therefore encouraged to check any additional instructions issued by their individual ministries or government entities, particularly where special working arrangements apply.

It is also important to distinguish the Cabinet’s announcement from private-sector arrangements. The decision specifically concerns ministries, government entities, public authorities, and public institutions, while private-sector employees are subject to the rules and decisions governing their respective employment arrangements.

The announcement gives government employees clear notice of the upcoming holiday and allows institutions and families to prepare for the temporary suspension of regular government operations.

**Official holiday date: Thursday, August 27, 2026. Government work resumes Sunday, August 30, 2026.