The Kuwait Civil Service Commission has announced a three-day public holiday to celebrate Shab-e-Mairaj, the Night of Ascension, from Thursday, January 30, to Saturday, February 1, 2025.
This holiday marks the miraculous journey and ascension of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and holds significant importance for the country’s Muslim community.
The three holidays were announced for the Night of Meraj which is observed with special prayers, as Muslims seek forgiveness. The event is marked on the 27th night of Rajab – the seventh month of the Islamic calendar.
While Shab-e-Mairaj itself falls on January 27, the Kuwaiti government has chosen to observe the holiday on Thursday, granting citizens an extended weekend.
As per the notification, all government offices and public institutions will be closed, with work resuming on Sunday, February 2. However, essential services will adjust their schedules to ensure that critical public services continue without disruption.
The announcement follows recent changes in government regulations, including the introduction of evening shifts starting in January 2025.
The Kuwaiti Civil Service Commission clarified that the new system, effective since January 5, outlines guidelines for implementing evening working hours in select government departments.
