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Qatar Holidays 2026: Public Holidays in Qatar
Qatar has 8 national public holidays in 2026. 4 of them fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. The next public holiday is Qatar National Day on Friday, 18 December (in 52 days). There are 2 long weekends.
Next public holiday
Qatar National Day
Friday, 18 December 2026 · اليوم الوطني لقطر
Qatar public holidays 2026 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Sports Day | اليوم الوطني للرياضة | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Eid al-Fitr | عيد الفطر | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Eid al-Fitr | عيد الفطر | Public holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | عيد الفطر | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Adha | عيد الأضحى | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Adha | عيد الأضحى | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Eid al-Adha | عيد الأضحى | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Qatar National Day Next | اليوم الوطني لقطر | Public holiday |
Bank holidays, school holidays and observances (2)
| New Year's Day | Bank holiday | |
|---|---|---|
| March Bank Holiday | Bank holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Qatar holiday calendar 2026
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January
February 1
March 3
April
May 3
June
July
August
September
October
November
December 1
Long weekends in Qatar 2026
2 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.
Fri 20 Mar – Sun 22 Mar
No leave needed
Wed 27 May – Sat 30 May
No leave needed
Planning a trip to Qatar?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.