The Civil Service Commission issued a circular on August 12, 2026 outlining implementation of the public holiday. All ministries, government departments, public authorities and institutions will shut on Thursday, August 27. Regular hours return on Sunday, August 30, according to the commission’s directive. The move follows a Cabinet decision issued on August 11 that designated the day to mark the religious occasion.
Government agencies facing special operational demands will set their own arrangements through concerned authorities. These plans must take the public interest into full account. The circular from the commission provides this flexibility while maintaining the uniform holiday observance across the public sector.
The holiday commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on the 12th of Rabi Al-Awwal in the Islamic year 1448 AH. Kuwaiti authorities have observed this event annually with a full public sector day off. Data from qppstudio.net lists the Prophet’s Birthday as a standard fixed holiday within the country’s annual calendar.
The timing grants public sector employees an extended break that spans Thursday through the regular Friday-Saturday weekend. Regional coverage noted that the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, endorsed the step during its Tuesday session. Such alignment maximizes the rest period ahead of the return to work on Sunday.
Similar Cabinet approvals have preceded major Islamic holidays in past years with the commission then distributing detailed circulars. The commission typically supplies these guidelines to guarantee consistent rollout among all entities. This sequence of decisions has shaped how the government manages leave during key religious dates.
Kuwait’s broader 2026-2027 public holiday roster also features New Year on January 1 alongside other national and religious observances. Compiled holiday listings show these dates help balance the calendar for both citizens and residents. The latest circular from the commission reaffirms the established procedures for workforce scheduling during these periods.
