Qatar holiday calendar

Public holidays in Qatar 2026

Calendar compilation last reviewed

Plan the year with every Qatar public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.

Public holidays
4
Regional dates
0
Observances
3
Substitute dates
0

How public holidays work in Qatar

The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Qatar calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.

No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. February and March are the busiest months, with 2 listed dates.

Qatar holiday dates in 2026

The table lists 7 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.

Public holidays, regional dates and cultural observances in Qatar for 2026
DateHolidayTypeObserved day
New Year’s Day (Banks)January 1 year-end closing holiday for Qatar Central Bank-supervised financial institutions; it is not a general nationwide public holiday.Cultural observance—
National Sports DayThe second Tuesday in February, Qatar’s paid public holiday promoting movement, wellbeing and sport across workplaces and public spaces.Public holiday—
Ramadan BeginsThe beginning of Ramadan, a widely observed religious season of fasting, prayer, nightly gatherings and charitable practice; it is not itself a separate statutory day off.Cultural observance—
Bank DayThe first Sunday in March financial-sector holiday for Qatar Central Bank-supervised institutions and regulated financial markets.Cultural observance—
Eid al-Fitr Holiday BeginsThe opening of Qatar’s official Eid al-Fitr holiday period, which begins on 28 Ramadan before the first day of the festival.Public holiday—
Eid al-Adha Holiday BeginsThe opening of Qatar’s official Eid al-Adha holiday period on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah, the Day of Arafah before Eid.Public holiday—
Qatar National DayDecember 18 paid public holiday commemorating Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani and the country’s unification in 1878.Public holiday—

Sources for Qatar holidays

Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.