Public holidays · Asia · 2025
Qatar Holidays 2025: Public Holidays in Qatar
Qatar has 9 national public holidays in 2025. 7 of them fall on a weekday and 2 on a weekend. There are 4 long weekends.
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
4
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays
Qatar public holidays 2025 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Holiday | عطلة رأس السنة | Public holiday | |
| National Sports Day | اليوم الوطني للرياضة | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Fitr | عيد الفطر | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Fitr | عيد الفطر | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Fitr | عيد الفطر | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Eid al-Adha | عيد الأضحى | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Eid al-Adha | عيد الأضحى | Public holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | عيد الأضحى | Public holiday | |
| Qatar National Day | 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 2025
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Qatar 2025
4 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Thu 2 Jan – Sat 4 Jan
No leave needed
5days
Fri 28 Mar – Tue 1 Apr
No leave needed
3days
Fri 6 Jun – Sun 8 Jun
No leave needed
3days
Thu 18 Dec – Sat 20 Dec
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.
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Qatar
How many public holidays does Qatar have in 2025?
9 national public holidays. That ranks Qatar #187 of 235 countries by number of holidays in 2025.
How many long weekends are there in Qatar in 2025?
4 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave.
Which Qatar public holidays fall on a weekend in 2025?
Eid al-Adha (Fri 6 Jun) and Eid al-Adha (Sat 7 Jun). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Qatar?
June, with 3 national holidays: Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Adha.