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Ramadan school timings in Kuwait 2027: dates, hours and Eid breaks
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on or around Monday 8 February 2027 in Kuwait, subject to the official moon sighting. The Ministry hasn't announced 2027 school hours yet. Below is what it set for Ramadan 2026, which is the best guide to what schools will start from, plus the expected Eid dates.
Ramadan changes the whole family's day: a later start, an earlier pick-up, different work hours and later evenings. Here's what's confirmed, what isn't, and how to keep the school run and your helper's routine on track.
Ramadan 2027 and the Kuwait school calendar
| What | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan begins | Expected around Monday 8 February 2027 | UNCONFIRMED, subject to moon sighting |
| Eid al-Fitr | Expected Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March 2027 | UNCONFIRMED, subject to moon sighting |
The full year is in our Kuwait school holidays 2026-27.
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Try Hey Raha free for 14 daysWhat was set for schools in Ramadan 2026
The Ministry of Education issued a decision on 16 February 2026 setting Ramadan hours for kindergartens, public schools, Arabic private schools and religious schools:
| Stage | Ramadan 2026 student hours |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 9.40am to 1.10pm |
| Primary | 9.25am to 1.45pm |
| Intermediate | 9.20am to 2pm |
| Secondary | 9.30am to 2.10pm |
Source: Kuwait Ministry of Education news, 16 February 2026, also reported by Al Anba and Arab Times. Foreign-curriculum private schools set their own Ramadan timetables and email parents.
Ramadan 2026 also showed how fast plans can change: the Ministry moved schools to remote classes on the Ramadan schedule for a period, as reported by Times Kuwait.
Eid al-Fitr 2027 and school breaks
- End-of-Ramadan leave: the Ministry calendar gives a special leave from Monday 1 to Monday 8 March 2027, covering the last week of Ramadan. See our Kuwait school holidays 2026-27 guide.
- Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March 2027, subject to moon sighting. The Cabinet announces the official holiday. UNCONFIRMED.
Compare other Gulf countries
Ramadan hours differ across the Gulf: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, plus Qatar and the UAE.
New timings arrive by email. Raha reads them.
Ramadan timetables usually land a few days before the month starts, and change again around Eid. Hey Raha reads your school emails, read-only. When a new pick-up time or a moved Eid break arrives, she spots the change, updates your family plan and tells you on WhatsApp. Your nanny or helper gets her own version, without fees or private notes.
Try Hey Raha free for 14 daysYour nanny or helper's Ramadan routine
- Update the weekly plan as soon as the school's Ramadan timetable arrives.
- Rethink lunch if the children are home by early afternoon.
- Check the workload adds up. Late iftars and early starts can squeeze rest time. Agree hours and the weekly day off clearly.
- Be considerate if your helper is fasting.
- Plan the Eid break together, including any leave, once the official dates are out.
After-school clubs often pause or move in Ramadan; see our Kuwait kids' activities guide. For a weekly routine your helper can follow, see our Kuwait nanny briefing guide and free briefing template. For the flood of timetable messages, see our GCC school emails survival guide.
A Ramadan 2027 planning timeline
- Now: pencil in Ramadan from about 8 February 2027 and Eid around 9 or 10 March. Both UNCONFIRMED.
- January: talk to your employer about Ramadan working hours, and to your helper about the change in routine.
- Early February: watch for the Ministry's announcement, then your school's timetable email.
- Early March: look for the Eid closure email and the official holiday announcement.
FAQ
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Kuwait?
It is expected to start on or around Monday 8 February 2027, based on astronomical calculations. The official date depends on the moon sighting.
What are school timings in Kuwait during Ramadan?
The 2027 hours haven't been announced. This page lists what was set for Ramadan 2026, which is the best guide. Private schools set their own Ramadan hours and email parents.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Kuwait?
It is expected on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March 2027, subject to the moon sighting. The official holiday is announced close to the date.
Do private schools follow the Ministry's Ramadan hours?
Not always. Many private and international schools publish their own Ramadan timetable, often by year group. Check your school's email.
Sources
- Kuwait Ministry of Education, Ramadan school hours decision, 16 Feb 2026
- Al Anba, 16 Feb 2026
- Arab Times, Ramadan timings for public and private schools
- Times Kuwait, schools move online with Ramadan schedule
- International Astronomical Center, Ramadan 1448 crescent visibility
- Khaleej Times, likely 2027 dates from the UAE Astronomy Centre
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