Kuwait National Day Countdown 2025
Kuwait National Day - February 25th
Kuwait National Day is celebrated annually on February 25th to commemorate the country's independence from the United Kingdom, which was officially declared on June 19, 1961. The celebration is held on February 25th to coincide with the birthday of the late Emir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, who is considered the father of modern Kuwait.
Gaining Independence
Kuwait was a British protectorate from 1899 until 1961. The declaration of independence on June 19, 1961, marked the end of this protectorate status and the establishment of Kuwait as a fully sovereign and independent state. The decision to celebrate National Day on February 25th links the joy of independence with the celebration of a significant national figure.
National Festivities
National Day in Kuwait is a vibrant celebration filled with parades, fireworks, cultural performances, and various public events. The country is adorned with Kuwaiti flags and decorations, and citizens express their national pride. The celebrations often extend to Kuwait Liberation Day on February 26th, which commemorates the end of the Iraqi occupation in 1991.