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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.

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 — Continous Trading

12:30 pm - 12:40 pm — Closing Auction

Partial Trading Schedule

Sunday-Thursday:

10:10 am - 1:05 pm — Continous Trading

1:05 pm - 1:15 pm — Closing Auction

† 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 nine holidays in 2023. The market also has twenty-one irregular schedules or half-days.

The next Kuwait Stock Exchange holiday is Ramadan and will be observed on Thursday, March 30, 2023 which is today.

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.

2023 Market Holidays:

Holiday Date Status
New Year's Day Sunday, January 1, 2023 (past) Closed
3 months ago
Isra and Mi'raj Sunday, February 19, 2023 (past) Closed
1 month ago
National Day Sunday, February 26, 2023 (past) Closed
1 month ago
Liberation Day Monday, February 27, 2023 (past) Closed
1 month ago
Ramadan Thursday, March 23, 2023 (past) Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
1 week ago
Ramadan Sunday, March 26, 2023 (past) Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
5 days ago
Ramadan Monday, March 27, 2023 (past) Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
4 days ago
Ramadan Tuesday, March 28, 2023 (past) Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
3 days ago
Ramadan Wednesday, March 29, 2023 (past) Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
yesterday
Ramadan Thursday, March 30, 2023 (past) Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
today
Ramadan Sunday, April 2, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
2 days from now
Ramadan Monday, April 3, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
3 days from now
Ramadan Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
4 days from now
Ramadan Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
5 days from now
Ramadan Thursday, April 6, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
6 days from now
Ramadan Sunday, April 9, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
1 week from now
Ramadan Monday, April 10, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
2 weeks from now
Ramadan Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
2 weeks from now
Ramadan Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
2 weeks from now
Ramadan Thursday, April 13, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
2 weeks from now
Ramadan Sunday, April 16, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
2 weeks from now
Ramadan Monday, April 17, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
3 weeks from now
Ramadan Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
3 weeks from now
Ramadan Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
3 weeks from now
Ramadan Thursday, April 20, 2023 Open, 10:10 am - 1:05 pm
3 weeks from now
Eid al-Fitr Sunday, April 23, 2023 Closed
3 weeks from now
Arafat Day Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Closed
3 months from now
Eid al-Adha Thursday, June 29, 2023 Closed
3 months from now
Islamic New Year Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Closed
4 months from now
Mawlid Thursday, September 28, 2023 Closed
6 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 Street
AlSharq
13083 Kuwait
Mail to:
P.O. Box 22235 Safat
Comments & Suggestions:

[email protected]

Website:

www.boursakuwait.com.kw

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.

Market Capitalization

The Market Capitalization, or total value of all shares of all securities traded on the Boursa Kuwait is $152.81 billion USD.

Market Cap is based on data from the World Federation of Exchanges and was last updated on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Kuwait Stock Exchange Currency

The Kuwait Stock Exchange trades in Kuwaiti Dinars. The currency code is KWD. The currency symbol is "ูƒ".

Economy & Geography

The Kuwait Stock Exchange is headquartered in Kuwait, Kuwait located in Asia (Western Asia). ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ผ

Kuwait is neighboring Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Markets in this region include Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL).

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