Holiday calendar
Qatar Public Holidays: Next Holiday & Upcoming Days Off
When is the next public holiday in Qatar? Upcoming Eid, National Day and long-weekend dates, plus the holiday rules for private and government employees.
Next public holiday in Qatar
National Day
Fri 18 Dec 2026 · In 51 days
Upcoming public holidays
| Holiday | Date | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Day | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | 1 | Fixed date |
| National Sport DaySecond Tuesday of February. | Tue 9 Feb 2027 | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue 9 Mar - Thu 11 Mar 20275-day break with the weekend | 3 | Expected |
| Eid al-Adha | Sun 16 May - Tue 18 May 20275-day break with the weekend | 3 | Expected |
| National Day | Sat 18 Dec 2027 | 1 | Fixed date |
Full list by year
Holiday rules in Qatar
- Weekend
- Friday-Saturday
- Private vs government
- The Amiri Diwan announces longer Eid breaks for ministries and government bodies; private employers follow the Labour Law minimum unless the contract gives more.
- Working on a holiday
- Private-sector workers get at least 10 paid holidays a year: 3 days for each Eid, 1 for National Day and 3 chosen by the employer. Work on these days earns extra pay.
- Legal basis
- Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 79
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