Government employees in Kuwait will enjoy an extended break later this month, as authorities have officially designated Thursday, August 27, as a paid public holiday to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). By scheduling the day off right before the standard Friday-Saturday weekend, the government has effectively granted staff a three-day respite. This observance is a significant cultural event, traditionally marked on 12 Rabi Al Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, across much of the Muslim world.

This move follows a regional trend of Gulf nations providing time off for the occasion. The UAE has also confirmed its own holiday schedule, designating Friday, August 28, 2026, as a public and private sector holiday for the same observance. As this period aligns with the final days of the summer school break before the new academic year commences on August 31, many families in the region are taking advantage of the timing to enjoy the long weekend.