2026 holiday calendar
Qatar Public Holidays 2026: Full List & Eid Dates
Every official public holiday in Qatar in 2026: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, National Day and more - days off, long weekends and which dates are still expected.
Quick answer
2026 public holiday list
| Holiday | Date | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Sport DaySecond Tuesday of February. | Tue 10 Feb | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid al-Fitr | Fri 20 Mar - Sun 22 Mar | 3 | Estimated |
| Eid al-Adha | Wed 27 May - Fri 29 May4-day break with the weekend | 3 | Estimated |
| National Day | Fri 18 Dec | 1 | Fixed date |
Long weekends in 2026
Eid al-Adha
Wed 27 May - Sat 30 May · 4 days
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
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Qatar in 2026?
Qatar has 4 public holidays in 2026: about 8 paid days off across the dated holidays.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2026 in Qatar?
Fri 20 Mar - Sun 22 Mar 2026 (estimated date).
When is Eid al-Adha 2026 in Qatar?
Wed 27 May - Fri 29 May 2026 (estimated date).
When is the National Day holiday 2026 in Qatar?
Fri 18 Dec 2026.
What if I have to work on a public 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.
Are private-sector holidays the same as government holidays?
The Amiri Diwan announces longer Eid breaks for ministries and government bodies; private employers follow the Labour Law minimum unless the contract gives more.
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