Kuwait announces Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday for public sector

Earlier this week, Kuwait announced the Eid Al Adha holiday for the public sector.

Government employees will get June 5 to June 9 off for the Islamic holiday. They will return to office on Tuesday, June 10.

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The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle. According to astronomical calculations, Arafah Day is expected to fall on Thursday, June 5.

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In the UAE, Arafah Day, which is considered the holiest day in Islam, falls on Dhul Hijjah 9 — will be a holiday in UAE. This will be followed by a three-day break for the Islamic festival Eid Al Adha (Dhul Hijjah 10-12).

The Eid Al Adha break will then run from Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8, in the UAE. However, official dates are subject to sighting of the Moon.