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Eid Al Fitr 2023: Kuwait announces holidays for public sector employees

The Eid Al Fitr holiday at all ministries, and governmental bodies and institutions will begin from April 21 to 25

by Gulf Business

April 11, 2023

Kuwait eid al fitr holidays announced for public sector, non profits

According to an announcement made by Kuwait’s cabinet on Monday, the Eid Al Fitr holiday at all ministries, and governmental bodies and institutions is set to begin from April 21 to 25.

“Work will resume on April 26, while agencies with a special nature will determine their Eid holiday by the competent bodies to take into consideration the public interest, according to the Cabinet,” the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said in a tweet.

مجلس الوزراء يقرر تعطيل العمل بجميع الوزارات والهيئات والمؤسسات العامة من الجمعة 21 إلى الثلاثاء 25 من الشهر الجاري على أن يكون أول وثاني وثالث أيام عيد الفطر عطلة رسمية وما عداها راحة ويستأنف الدوام يوم الأربعاء 26 أبريل الجاري#كونا #الكويت pic.twitter.com/QQGIuwh6Bv

— كـــــــــــونا KUNA (@kuna_ar) April 10, 2023

Eid Al Fitr in the UAE

In other news, the first day of Eid Al Fitr 2023 in most Islamic countries is expected to fall on Friday, April 21, according to UAE’s International Astronomical Centre.

UAE residents can look forward to a bumper four-day weekend if the government confirms and agrees to the dates mentioned above.

Eid Al Fitr is usually celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. However, the exact date varies depending on the sighting of the new moon.

Read: Eid Al Fitr 2023 likely to start on April 21 in UAE

Meanwhile, the holy month of Ramadan began in the UAE on March 23. Islamic months last for 29 or 30 days, depending on when the moon is sighted. Ramadan will last for 29 days this year, according to astronomical calculations.

According to a Dubai Media Office report, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has directed the early disbursement of April salaries for federal government employees. The move is aimed at enabling employees and their families to enjoy the festive occasion.

As per the directive, federal government employees will receive their salaries starting from Monday, April 17.

In other news, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced a four-day break for non-profit organisations and private sector employees.

Read: Eid Al Fitr 2023: Saudi Arabia announces 4-day holiday for private sector, non-profits