Kuwait Announces Holiday for Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

  • Publish date: Tuesday، 12 August 2025 Reading time: 1 min read

Kuwait’s Cabinet announces a long weekend for public sector employees in honor of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.

Kuwaiti authorities have officially announced that Thursday, September 4, 2025, will be observed as a public holiday for all ministries, government departments, and public institutions in honor of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

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The decision was made during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting held on Tuesday, August 12. This holiday falls just before the regular weekend, resulting in a three-day break for many people, with normal government operations set to resume on Sunday, September 7.

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The birthday of Prophet Muhammad, also known as Mawlid an-Nabi, is traditionally observed on the 12th of Rabi‘ al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

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While the exact date varies yearly in the Gregorian calendar due to the lunar cycle, the observance remains a deeply meaningful and widely recognized holiday in Muslim-majority countries, commemorating the Prophet’s life and legacy.