Public Holidays 2025
Embassy closure dates for Sri Lankan and Kuwaiti public holidays
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Kuwait observes both Sri Lankan national holidays and Kuwaiti public holidays. On these dates the Embassy will be closed to the public. For emergencies, please use the 24/7 hotline: +965 9876 5432.
Sri Lankan Public Holidays
Official public holidays observed by the Government of Sri Lanka
Tamil Thai Pongal Day
January 13, 2025
National Day (Independence Day)
February 4, 2025
Mahasivarathri Day
February 12, 2025
Id-ul-Fitr (Ramazan Festival Day)
March 31, 2025
Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day
April 14, 2025
Good Friday
April 18, 2025
May Day (International Workers' Day)
May 1, 2025
Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
May 12, 2025
Day following Vesak
May 13, 2025
Id-ul-Alha (Hadji Festival Day)
June 7, 2025
Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)
August 5, 2025
Deepavali Festival Day
October 20, 2025
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Kuwaiti Public Holidays
Official public holidays observed by the State of Kuwait
New Year's Day
January 1, 2025
National Day of Kuwait
February 25, 2025
Liberation Day of Kuwait
February 26, 2025
Eid Al-Fitr Holiday
March 30 – April 2, 2025
Eid Al-Adha Holiday
June 6 – 8, 2025
Arafat Day
June 26, 2025
Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year)
June 27, 2025
Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid Al-Nabi)
September 4, 2025
Note: Islamic holidays are based on the lunar (Hijri) calendar and are subject to moon sighting confirmation. Exact dates may shift by one day. The Embassy will announce confirmed closures in advance.
Special Ramadan Working Hours
During the holy month of Ramadan, the Embassy observes reduced working hours in accordance with Kuwaiti practice. The Embassy will announce official Ramadan hours closer to the commencement of Ramadan.
Expected Ramadan Hours 2025
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Emergency Contact (always available)
+965 9876 5432