Official Holiday Schedule Announced for Eid al-Adha from June 5–9
KUWAIT CITY, May 11: The Civil Service Bureau has announced that all ministries, government agencies, public bodies, and institutions will be closed in observance of Arafat Day and Eid al-Adha for the year 1446 AH. The official holidays will be from Thursday to Sunday, corresponding to June 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2025. In addition, Monday, June 9, 2025, will be observed as a day of rest.
Normal working hours will resume on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
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