Kuwait Cabinet declares January 1 holiday

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

17/12/2025

Kuwait Cabinet declares January 1 holiday

Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah chairs the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. (PM Diwan photo)

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 17: The Kuwaiti Cabinet decided to suspend work at government bodies and entities on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year celebrations.

Regular work will resume on Sunday, January 4, 2026, according to a decree adopted by the Cabinet during its weekly meeting on Wednesday.

Institutions of special nature will operate during this period according to their respective capacities. (KUNA)