CSC Announces August 27 Public Holiday

12/08/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 12: Kuwait’s Civil Service Commission on Wednesday issued a circular confirming the official holiday for the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (Mawlid Al-Nabawi) for the year 1448 AH, following a Cabinet decision issued on Tuesday.

According to the circular, all ministries, government departments, public authorities and institutions will be closed on Thursday, August 27, 2026, as an official holiday marking the occasion. Regular working hours will resume on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Government agencies and entities with special work requirements will determine their own holiday arrangements through the relevant authorities, taking into consideration the public interest.