Liberation Day is a public holiday in Kuwait, and it is observed on February 26 each year. The holiday commemorates when Kuwait was liberated from Iraqi occupation in 1991.
Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a county located in the northwestern corner of the Persian Gulf. Kuwait became a British protectorate in 1899, and Kuwait declared its independence in 1961.
Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait in 1990. The occupation ended in 1991 with the military intervention by a military coalition led by the United States.
The following is the list of Liberation Day in Kuwait from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Liberation Day | Feb 26, 2022 | Saturday |
| Liberation Day | Feb 26, 2023 | Sunday |
| Liberation Day | Feb 26, 2024 | Monday |
| Liberation Day | Feb 26, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Liberation Day | Feb 26, 2026 | Thursday |
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