2027 holiday calendar
Qatar Public Holidays 2027: Full List & Eid Dates
Every official public holiday in Qatar in 2027: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, National Day and more - days off, long weekends and which dates are still expected.
Quick answer
2027 public holiday list
| Holiday | Date | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Sport DaySecond Tuesday of February. | Tue 9 Feb | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue 9 Mar - Thu 11 Mar5-day break with the weekend | 3 | Expected |
| Eid al-Adha | Sun 16 May - Tue 18 May5-day break with the weekend | 3 | Expected |
| National Day | Sat 18 Dec | 1 | Fixed date |
Long weekends in 2027
Eid al-Fitr
Tue 9 Mar - Sat 13 Mar · 5 days
Eid al-Adha
Fri 14 May - Tue 18 May · 5 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 2027?
Qatar has 4 public holidays in 2027: about 8 paid days off across the dated holidays.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Qatar?
Tue 9 Mar - Thu 11 Mar 2027 (expected - depends on the moon sighting).
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in Qatar?
Sun 16 May - Tue 18 May 2027 (expected - depends on the moon sighting).
When is the National Day holiday 2027 in Qatar?
Sat 18 Dec 2027.
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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