Waqfat Arafat Day 2025 in Kuwait
The Day of Arafat falls on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah every Gregorian year. It is an official holiday in all Islamic countries, including the State of Kuwait. It is enjoyed by employees in the public, private, and oil sectors, in addition to school and university students, and others, according to the laws and decisions in force.
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Is Waqfat Arafat a Public Holiday in Kuwait
Indeed, the Day of Arafat is an official public holiday in the State of Kuwait for schools, the public sector, the private sector, and various other sectors, with the exception of institutions whose work nature requires working on this day, with the employee being compensated with another day off during the year or being given additional compensation on top of the salary.
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When is Waqfat Arafat 2025 in Kuwait
The Waqfat Arafat holiday in Kuwait for the year 2025 falls on Thursday, corresponding to the date 5/Jan/2025 Corresponding to 9/Dhu al-Hijjah/1446 AH according to astronomical estimates, and the holiday may be delayed or advanced by a day after observing the crescent, as is the case with all other religious holidays related to the sighting of the crescent.
Public religious holidays in Kuwait 2025
The following table shows all religious holidays in Kuwait for the year 2025 with day and date: [1]
| Date | Day | Holidays |
| 27/Jan/2025 | Monday | Isra and Miraj |
| 31/Mar/2025 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| 5/Jun/2025 | Thursday | Waqfat Arafat |
| 6/Jun/2025 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| 26/Jun/2025 | Thursday | Islamic New Year |
| 4/Sep/2025 | Thursday | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
How much time is left for Arafat holiday in Kuwait 2025
The following countdown timer shows how much time is left until Waqfat Arafat holiday in Kuwait 2025:
Conclusion
The Arafat Day holiday lasts for only one day, followed by the Eid Al-Adha holiday which lasts for 3 days, meaning that employees are entitled to several days off in a row, and it is the longest official public holiday in Kuwait.
Questions & Answers
Yes, Waqfat Arafat holiday is a public holiday.
The exact date of Waqfat Arafat holiday cannot be determined before the sighting of the crescent moon of the lunar month.
On the Day of Arafah, pilgrims stand on Mount Arafat, while the rest of the Muslims inside Kuwait occupy their time with Takbir, supplication, and other acts of worship.
Yes, Waqfat Arafat holiday is a holiday that the employee is entitled to with full pay.
9 Dhu al-Hijjah holiday Is Waqfat Arafat holiday.
Waqfat Arafat falls on Thursday.
On the Day of Arafat, pilgrims stand on Mount Arafat in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is one of the rituals of Hajj for Muslims.
Religious public holidays in Kuwait include Isra and Miraj, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, Islamic New Year and Prophet's Birthday.
Waqfat Arafat holiday in Kuwait lasts only one day.
Yes, Waqfat Arafat holiday is one of the holidays that school students deserve.
Yes, Waqfat Arafat a holiday for private sectors in Kuwait.
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