Enjoy six days Eid Break

If you’re already thinking about annual leave, flight bookings or school breaks for next year, here’s something worth noting. Early astronomical forecasts have given us a rough idea of when Ramadan and the two Eid holidays will fall in 2027. Nothing is official yet, but the numbers are useful for planning ahead.

The same lunar calendar applies across the Gulf, including Kuwait, so the dates are a useful starting point here too. If you’re also looking ahead at other things to watch this month, we’ve rounded up six sky events to watch over Kuwait this November.

So when does Ramadan 2027 actually start?

Based on current astronomical forecasts, Ramadan is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027. During the holy month, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, breaking the fast each evening with iftar and eating suhoor before dawn starts. It’s also a month known for extra worship, giving to charity and spending more time with family.

Al Jarwan said the month is expected to run for either 29 or 30 days. That one-day difference matters because it decides exactly when Eid Al Fitr begins, and whether there’s an extra public holiday day tacked on.

What about Eid Al Fitr?

Eid Al Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, is expected to fall on Tuesday, 9 March, or Wednesday, 10 March 2027.

1. If the Shawwal crescent is sighted on the evening of 8 March, Ramadan ends after 29 days and Eid Al Fitr begins on 9 March.
2. If the crescent isn’t sighted that evening, Ramadan completes a full 30 days, pushing Eid Al Fitr to 10 March.

Astronomical calculations currently point towards the 30-day scenario, meaning Eid Al Fitr may begin around 10 March 2027. Either way, the final word comes from the official crescent sighting committee, not a calculator.

And Eid Al Adha?

Later in the year, Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha are expected to bring a holiday stretch from 15 to 18 May 2027. Arafah Day, one of the holiest days in Islam, falls just before Eid Al Adha, which itself brings three more days of holiday. As with Ramadan, the exact dates depend on the sighting of the Dhu Al Hijja crescent moon.

How does this work for holidays in Kuwait?

The source forecast was built around UAE public holiday rules, which don’t automatically apply here. In the UAE, a Cabinet resolution sets out that Eid holidays follow the Hijri lunar calendar and can’t be shifted to make a longer weekend, unlike some national holidays. Kuwait has its own system for confirming and announcing public holidays, usually closer to each occasion, based on the same moon sighting principle.

What we can say with more confidence is the astronomical window itself: Ramadan starting around 8 February, Eid Al Fitr around 9 or 10 March, and Eid Al Adha around mid-May. Kuwait’s official holiday announcements, including exact paid days off for public- and private-sector workers, will come separately from Kuwait’s own authorities once the crescent sightings are confirmed.

If you want more background on how public holidays and announcements are usually handled day to day, our Local news section covers that alongside other Kuwait-specific updates.

What this means for your planning

For residents in Kuwait, these early dates are mainly useful for one thing: booking flights and leave before prices climb. Airlines and travel agents tend to raise prices as Eid gets closer, so even a tentative date range is worth building into your calendar now.

Parents might also want to keep an eye on how these dates line up with school term breaks, since Ramadan and Eid often shift school schedules. Employers in both the public and private sector usually confirm their own holiday calendars nearer the time, once Kuwait’s official dates are set.

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