Kuwait Declares Public Holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ Birthday
Kuwait has officially announced that all ministries and government departments will observe a public holiday on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in honor of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The announcement was made during the weekly cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, August 12, according to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
Government offices will resume work on Sunday, September 7, following the long weekend. However, departments that provide essential services may adjust their holiday schedule based on operational needs.
📅 When is the Prophet’s Birthday in 2025?
The birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), known as Mawlid Al-Nabi, falls on the 12th day of Rabi’ Al-Awwal in the Islamic calendar. Depending on the moon sighting:
- If Rabi’ Al-Awwal begins on August 23, the birthday will be on Wednesday, September 3.
- If it starts on August 24, the occasion will be marked on Thursday, September 4.
🇦🇪 What About the UAE?
In the UAE, residents are also expected to receive a one-day public holiday for Mawlid Al-Nabi. As per a 2025 Cabinet resolution, non-Eid holidays may be shifted to the start or end of the week if they fall on a weekend. Final confirmation will come through an official Cabinet decision. Additionally, local governments in each Emirate may announce extra days off if needed.
Other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have yet to confirm their holiday dates for this occasion.
Source: Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). Compiled by Fikrokhabar English News Desk
