Public holidays · Asia · 2027
Qatar Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Qatar
Qatar has 8 national public holidays in 2027. 7 of them fall on a weekday and 1 on a weekend. There are 2 long weekends.
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
2
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays
Qatar public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Sports Day Next | 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 | |
| Eid al-Adha | عيد الأضحى | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Adha | عيد الأضحى | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Adha | عيد الأضحى | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | 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 2027
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Qatar 2027
2 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.
5days
Tue 9 Mar – Sat 13 Mar
No leave needed
5days
Fri 14 May – Tue 18 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.
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Qatar
How many public holidays does Qatar have in 2027?
8 national public holidays. That ranks Qatar #203 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Qatar in 2027?
2 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave.
Which Qatar public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Qatar National Day (Sat 18 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Qatar?
May, with 3 national holidays: Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Adha.