Kuwait Banks to Close from March 19 for Eid Al-Fitr Holiday

16/03/2026

Kuwait Banks to Close from March 19 for Eid Al-Fitr Holiday

Kuwait Banking Association confirms next Sunday closure for Isra and Mi’raj.

KUWAIT CITY, Mar 16: Banks across Kuwait will suspend operations starting Thursday, March 19, in observance of Eid al-Fitr, according to the Kuwait Banking Association, following coordination with the Central Bank of Kuwait.

In a statement on Monday, Secretary General Sheikha Al‑Essa said that if Ramadan completes 30 days, March 19 will be the final day of the holy month and banks will remain closed from Thursday through Monday, with operations resuming on Tuesday, March 24.

However, if Ramadan lasts 29 days and March 19 marks the first day of Eid, the holiday will run from Thursday to Monday, with banks reopening on Monday, March 23.