The Embassy of Kenya in Kuwait has announced a seven-day temporary closure from Tuesday, May 26, to June 1, 2026. In a statement on May 26, the embassy announced the temporary closure during the Eid al-Adha holiday period and Madaraka Day celebrations.
Further, the Embassy of Kenya in Kuwait stated that normal operations and consular services are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
“The Embassy wishes to inform members of the public that the Embassy will remain closed during the Eid Al-Adha holidays, from Tuesday, 26 May 2026 to Sunday, 31 May 2026, and Madaraka Day on 1 June 2026. Normal operations and consular services will resume on Tuesday, 2 June 2026,” the embassy stated.
The embassy also conveyed its wishes for a peaceful and joyful Eid al-Adha celebration to members of the public.
On May 25, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration declared Wednesday, May 27, a public holiday.
According to the Cabinet Secretary for the Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, the public holiday on May 27 will mark the Eid al-Adha holiday in accordance with the Public Holidays Act.
“It is notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3(1) of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for the Interior and National Administration declares that, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, shall be a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha,” the Kenya Gazette notice read.
Kenyan High Commissions, Embassies, and Consulates to Close On May 27
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Following the Kenyan government declaration of a public holiday for Eid al-Adha on May 27, Kenyan diplomatic missions worldwide generally close on Kenyan public holidays, just as they do for other national holidays.
As of May 26, most missions, including the Kenya Embassy in Washington, D.C., Stockholm, Berlin, Seoul, Riyadh, Ottawa, and the Kenya High Commission in Canberra, have routinely announced closures for Eid-ul-Adha/Eid al-Fitr that match Kenya’s gazetted dates.
“The Kenya High Commission will remain closed on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, in observance of Eid- ul- Adha. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, 28 May 2026,” the Kenya High Commission, Canberra, stated in a notice.
Eid al-Adha Holiday Dates
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic holidays.
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It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God, before being provided a ram as a substitute.
The festival is observed on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and is closely linked to the annual Hajj pilgrimage and the Day of Arafah.
It is marked by special prayers, acts of charity, and family gatherings.
In 2026, Eid al-Adha is expected to begin on the evening of May 26, with the main observance falling on May 27, subject to moon sighting in different regions.
