Mild days, Ramadan nights and the Kuwaiti holiday week
Key dates
Around 8 Feb · Ramadan expected to begin
25–26 Feb · Kuwait National & Liberation Days
Fridays · prayer at 12:45
Around 9–10 Mar · Eid Al Fitr expected
The season
Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, subject to moon sighting, so the Kuwaiti holidays fall around its 18th day. Expect quieter days, iftar at sunset and busy, late evenings.
25–26 February: Kuwaiti holidays
National Day falls on a Thursday and Liberation Day on a Friday, making a long weekend. Flights and Yas hotels fill early.
A new museum season
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is due to open on 11 December 2026, joining the Louvre, the Zayed National Museum and the Natural History Museum on Saadiyat. Confirm the opening and hours before you fly.
Also this month
Ramadan night markets
Yas Bay has hosted a Ramadan night market in front of Etihad Arena, with street food, sweets and perfumes; look for this year’s programme on visitabudhabi.ae.
Late beaches
The Corniche has free, floodlit night beaches with a family section; go straight after Maghrib to avoid the crowds.
Desert season
The Liwa festival is held in December and January, so Moreeb Dune is calmer in February.
Eid Al Fitr ahead
Eid is expected around 9–10 March 2027; if your trip runs on, expect celebrations, crowds and holiday prices.