Feb 25, 2022
Kuwait National Day 2022
This Doodle’s Key Themes
Evolving from a maritime trading post for pearl fishermen and merchants in the early 17th century, Kuwait is now an international business hub on the Arabian peninsula. Today’s Doodle celebrates Kuwait’s National Day, one of the nation’s most revered holidays.
The first celebration of the national holiday took place on June 19, 1961, the date that Kuwait gained independence, but government officials shifted the National Day to February 25 to avoid the extreme summer heat (which can reach over 52 degrees Celsius or 125 degrees Fahrenheit). Even with cooler temperatures, celebrants traditionally still have fun by gathering at local attractions like the Messila Beach and Al-Sha’ab Leisure Park, where families enjoy picnics.
The Kuwaiti national colors of white, red, black, and green, decorating the flag in the Doodle artwork, adorn everything from private homes to balloons jutting skyward from boats in the middle of the ocean. The traditional wind-tower architecture of local historical sites is beautified with the national colors, as seen in the coastal village of Al Bahhar, one of Kuwait’s early maritime trading outposts.
Happy National Day, Kuwait!
Where this Doodle appeared
Discover more Doodles by color
Did you know?
The very first Doodle launched as an “out of office” message of sorts when company founders Larry and Sergey went on vacation.
Learn MoreDid you know?
The first Doodle launched in 1998, before Google was officially incorporated.
Learn MoreDid you know?
The first same day Doodle was created in 2009 when water was discovered on the moon.
Learn MoreDid you know?
Doodle for Google student contest winners have gone on to become professional artists
Learn MoreDid you know?
The time it takes from sketch to launch for a Doodle varies widely: some have taken years and others just a few hours!
Learn MoreDid you know?
Hundreds of Doodles launch around the world every year. Often, several different ones are live in different places at the same time!
Learn MoreDid you know?
Our most frequently recurring Doodle character is Momo the Cat - named after a real-life team pet!
Learn More