Kuwait announces Eid Al-Adha holidays from June 5 to June 9
Festive Break Ahead: Kuwait Government's Work Suspension and Related Activities During Eid Al-Adha
Get ready for a long weekend! Kuwait's government has announced a public holiday from June 5 to 9, 2025, in celebration of Eid Al-Adha. All state bodies, ministries, government agencies, authorities, and public institutions will be taking a break, but essential services can adjust their schedules as needed[1].
The acting prime minister, Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, chaired a Cabinet meeting where they also discussed other matters. For instance, they reviewed a letter from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, expressing his thanks for the warm reception during his recent visit to Kuwait and his optimism for enhanced cooperation between the two countries[2].
Additionally, the Cabinet highlighted His Highness the Amir's upcoming sponsorship and attendance at a Kuwait University graduation ceremony. Top students from the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic years will be celebrated during this event[2].
The Cabinet also expressed concerns about illegal cryptocurrency mining straining Kuwait's energy infrastructure by overloading the national power grid[3]. They praised recent security operations targeting such activities, although the specific timing of these operations in relation to Eid Al-Adha isn't disclosed[3].
Lastly, the Cabinet approved the revocation of certain Kuwaiti citizenships in accordance with applicable laws and national security considerations[3], but there's no connection to Eid Al-Adha celebrations mentioned.
It's essential to remember that Eid Al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, is a significant religious holiday in the Islamic calendar. Commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, it involves rituals of sacrifice and charity[1]. Muslims often spend the days preceding Eid Al-Adah reflecting and fasting, with Day of Arafat falling on June 5, 2025[1].
References:[1] Alrhaibi, M. (2021, July 19). Understanding Eid Al-Adha: Saudi Arabia's Holiest Festival. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/19/understanding-eid-al-adha-saudi-arabias-holiest-festival[2] KUNA. (2025, June 1). Kuwait's Cabinet reviews Egyptian President's Letter to the Amir and pledges support for Higher Education. KUNA Net. https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=998258[3] KUNA. (2025, June 1). Kuwait to suspend work for Eid Al-Adha, Cabinet decides. KUNA Net. https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=998254
During the suspension of Kuwait's work from June 5 to 9, 2025, for Eid Al-Adha, it may be necessary for essential services to adjust their schedules to meet requirements. In the midst of these general news, the issue of illegal cryptocurrency mining, straining Kuwait's energy infrastructure, has been a concern for the Cabinet. Despite the Cabinet's approval for the revocation of certain Kuwaiti citizenships, there has been no connection made to the Eid Al-Adha celebrations.
