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XKUW Trading Hours & Market Holidays
Overview
The Boursa Kuwait (XKUW) is based in Kuwait, Kuwait. The MIC code for this exchange is XKUW. The acronym or abbreviation for this market is XKUW.
This page contains information on Boursa Kuwait trading hours, market holidays, contact information and more.
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XKUW Trading Hours
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Trading Hours Summary:
The Kuwait Stock Exchange is open Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Arabian Standard Time (GMT+03:00).
The Kuwait Stock Exchange does not close for lunch. The Kuwait Stock Exchange is open on weekends. The Kuwait Stock Exchange is open for trading Sunday-Thursday. The Kuwait Stock Exchange is open for a total of 3 hours 30 minutes per day.
The Kuwait Stock Exchange does have extended hours trading. There is no Pre-Trading Session. The Post-Trading Session is from 12:30 pm to 12:40 pm.
We closely monitor the Kuwait Stock Exchange for changes to their trading hour. Any official changes will be reflected here immediately. If you are aware of an upcoming change, please contact us.
Regular Trading Schedule
Sunday-Thursday:
9:00 am - 12:30 pm — Continuous Trading
12:30 pm - 12:40 pm — Closing Auction
Partial Trading Schedule
Sunday-Saturday:
10:10 am - 1:05 pm — Continuous Trading
1:05 pm - 1:15 pm — Closing Auction
All times are Arabian Standard Time (GMT+03:00).
† All data is collected directly from primary sources — in this case, the Kuwait Stock Exchange. Although the underlying data is public knowledge, our selection and arrangement of the data is copyrighted. If you would like to incorporate this data into own system – and ensure it is always up-to-date – please check out our data API.
XKUW Market Holidays
The Kuwait Stock Exchange is be closed for thirteen holidays in 2025. The market also has twenty-nine irregular schedules or half-days.
The next Kuwait Stock Exchange holiday is Arafat Day and will be observed on Thursday, June 5, 2025 which is 1 month from now.
All holiday data is collected exclusively from primary sources. We continually monitory the market for changes to ensure the highest level of accuracy.
Although the underlying data is public knowledge, our selection and arrangement of the data is copyrighted. If you would like to incorporate this data into own system – and ensure it is always up-to-date – please check out our data API. If you use data from this page on another website or publication, you must display this attribution: "Data provided by TradingHours.com".
2025 Market Holidays:
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| June 2025 | ||||||
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| July 2025 | ||||||
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| August 2025 | ||||||
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| September 2025 | ||||||
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| 28 | 29 | 30 | ||||
| October 2025 | ||||||
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| November 2025 | ||||||
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| 30 | ||||||
| December 2025 | ||||||
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| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (past) |
Closed
4 months ago |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 2, 2025 † (past) |
Closed
4 months ago |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Thursday, January 30, 2025 (past) |
Closed
3 months ago |
| National Day | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 (past) |
Closed
2 months ago |
| Liberation Day | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 (past) |
Closed
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Saturday, March 1, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Sunday, March 2, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Monday, March 3, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Thursday, March 6, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Friday, March 7, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Saturday, March 8, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Sunday, March 9, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Monday, March 10, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Thursday, March 13, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Friday, March 14, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
2 months ago |
| Ramadan | Saturday, March 15, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Ramadan | Sunday, March 16, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Ramadan | Monday, March 17, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Ramadan | Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Ramadan | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Ramadan | Thursday, March 20, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Ramadan | Friday, March 21, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Ramadan | Saturday, March 22, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Ramadan | Sunday, March 23, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Ramadan | Monday, March 24, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Ramadan | Tuesday, March 25, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Ramadan | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Ramadan | Thursday, March 27, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Ramadan | Friday, March 28, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Ramadan | Saturday, March 29, 2025 (past) |
Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
‡
1 month ago |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sunday, March 30, 2025 (past) |
Closed
4 weeks ago |
| Eid al-Fitr | Monday, March 31, 2025 (past) |
Closed
4 weeks ago |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 (past) |
Closed
4 weeks ago |
| Eid al-Fitr | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (past) |
Closed
4 weeks ago |
| Arafat Day | Thursday, June 5, 2025 |
Closed
1 month from now |
| Eid al-Adha | Sunday, June 8, 2025 |
Closed
1 month from now |
| Islamic New Year | Thursday, June 26, 2025 |
Closed
2 months from now |
| Mawlid | Thursday, September 4, 2025 |
Closed
4 months from now |
† Indicates the market is closed in observance of the holiday on a different date than when the holiday officially occurs. This is typically the case when a holiday falls on a non-business day.
‡ Indicates that the market is open and has irregular trading hours.
XKUW Contact Information โ Address, Phone & Email:
If you have questions specifically about the content of this website, please contact us. Otherwise, use the details below the contact the Kuwait Stock Exchange.
Kuwait Stock Exchange
Mubarak Al Kabeer StreetAlSharq
13083 Kuwait
Mail to:
P.O. Box 22235 SafatComments & Suggestions:
Website:
Phone Number:
+965 2299 2000
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About the Kuwait Stock Exchange
Kuwait Stock Exchange – Market Structure
The MIC code for Kuwait Stock Exchange is XKUW (KUWAIT STOCK EXCHANGE). This is an "Operating MIC". This means it is a parent entity that operates one or more subsidiary markets or trading platforms, which are called "Segment MICs."
The only Segment MIC under XKUW is XKUW (KUWAIT STOCK EXCHANGE).
Each segment may have a different trading calendar and hours of operation. Additionally within a single segment MIC there can be different trading schedules for certain products, securities, or asset types.
Kuwait Stock Exchange Timezone
The Kuwait Stock Exchange uses the Asia/Kuwait timezone. Commonly referred to as Arabian Standard Time. This timezone is currently GMT+03:00. The abbreviation for this timezone is +03.
The Asia/Kuwait timezone does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Kuwait Stock Exchange Currency
The Kuwait Stock Exchange trades in Kuwaiti Dinars. The currency code is KWD. The currency symbol is "ู".
Economy & Geography
The Kuwait Stock Exchange is headquartered in Kuwait, Kuwait located in Asia (Western Asia). ๐ฐ๐ผ
Kuwait is neighboring Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Markets in this region include Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL).
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