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United States Embassy and Consulates in Kuwait
1 Diplomatic Missions
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United States Embassy in Kuwait City, Kuwait
American Embassy P. O. Box 77 Safat 13001 Kuwait
Phone: +965 2259 1001
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 4 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Kuwaiti and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| World Day against Trafficking in Persons | Thursday, July 30 | 5 hours, 33 minutes |
| Colorado Day | Saturday, August 01 | 2 days, 5 hours |
| Coast Guard Birthday | Tuesday, August 04 | 5 days, 5 hours |
| Purple Heart Day | Friday, August 07 | 1 week, 1 day |
| International Day of the World's Indigenous People | Sunday, August 09 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Victory Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 week, 4 days |
| International Youth Day | Wednesday, August 12 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Bennington Battle Day | Sunday, August 16 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Bennington Battle Day | Monday, August 17 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| World Humanitarian Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Kuwait?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Kuwait including and Kuwait City.
2 - Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for United States?
Kuwaiti citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Kuwait for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Kuwait?
The U.S. representative offices in Kuwait will be closed in observance of the following Kuwaiti and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- World Day against Trafficking in Persons (US & US) Thu, Jul 30, 2026 (9 hours, 34 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Kuwait
Washington D.C., United States time is 9:00 hours behind Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait City, Kuwait
14:26PMWednesday, July 29, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
05:26AMWednesday, July 29, 2026