The government of Kuwait has officially announced public holidays for Eid al-Adha and the Day of Arafah.
According to the announcement, employees working in ministries, government agencies and public sector institutions will receive a continuous six day holiday.
The decision was approved during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah.
As per the official schedule, Eid holidays will begin on Tuesday, May 26, and continue until Friday, May 29.
Since Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, fall on regular weekend holidays, government employees in Kuwait will effectively receive six consecutive days off.
Official work at government institutions is scheduled to resume on Monday, June 1.
The Cabinet also clarified that emergency services and government institutions with special operational requirements may organise separate work schedules based on public interest and operational necessity.
Authorities added that essential services will continue functioning during the holiday period to ensure uninterrupted public service and emergency response operations.
The extended break is expected to increase travel activity and family gatherings across Kuwait during the Eid celebrations.
