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Weather
Kuwait has a hot, dry climate, with an average annual rainfall of 10 cm. Summer temperatures are very high, often above 45°C (July to August) and even winter temperatures can exceed 20°C (November to March).
More information about the Kuwaiti weather may be found in Climate in Kuwait.
Festivals
National Day on 25 February celebrates the birth of Kuwait as a nation in 1961. National dress is worn, people get together, and towns put on firework displays. The following day is Liberation Day, celebrating the liberation from Iraqi occupation in 1991: a day of remembrance as well as a celebration.
When spring arrives, Kuwaitis hold the Hala February Festival, involving cultural events and entertainment for young and old. It is at this time that the parched sands turn green with blossoming flora. Other festivals follow the Muslim calendar.
Public Holidays
The following table shows the public holidays celebrated in Kuwait:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day |
| 25 February | National Day |
| 26 February | Liberation Day |
| Variable* | Islamic New Year |
| Variable* | Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet) |
| Variable* | Al-Esra Wa Al-Meraj (Ascension of the Prophet) |
| Variable* | Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) |
| Variable* | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) |