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2 Day Public Holiday Announced – Government & Private Offices to Close

Published On: February 21, 2026
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2 Day Public Holiday Announced – Government & Private Offices to Close

The government of Kuwait has officially announced a two-day public holiday on the occasion of National Day and Liberation Day.

The decision was taken during the weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah.

As a result of the announcement, employees in government institutions will enjoy a four-day long weekend.

Official Holiday Dates Confirmed

According to the cabinet decision:

  • Wednesday, February 25 – Public Holiday

  • Thursday, February 26 – Public Holiday

Since Friday and Saturday are already regular weekend holidays in Kuwait, government employees will get:

  • Wednesday

  • Thursday

  • Friday

  • Saturday

Work will officially resume on Sunday, March 1.

Which Institutions Will Remain Closed?

During these two days:

  • Government ministries

  • Public institutions

  • Educational institutions

  • Administrative departments

will remain completely closed.

However, essential service departments such as:

  • Security agencies

  • Health services

  • Emergency operations

will manage their own schedules to ensure uninterrupted public services.

Why Are These Holidays Being Observed?

The holidays mark:

  • Kuwait’s 65th National Day

  • Kuwait’s 35th Liberation Day

These events hold major historical and national importance for the country.

National Day celebrates the establishment of Kuwait as a sovereign state, while Liberation Day commemorates the country’s freedom and resilience.

Hamza Ali

Hamza Ali is an experienced writer contributing to the cdldta.pk platform. With a strong background in government projects and infrastructure development, his work focuses on bringing attention to the impact of public sector initiatives.