Public Holidays in Qatar 2026
14 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Qatar's national calendar is compact, centered on National Sports Day, the two Eid festivals and National Day.
Qatar Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 | Tuesday | National Sports Day |
| Mar 17 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Government Holiday Government |
| Mar 18 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr Government Holiday Government |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Government Holiday Government |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Government Holiday Government |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Government Holiday Government |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Government Holiday Government |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Arafat Day / Eid al-Adha Government Holiday Government |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Confirmed |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Government Holiday Government |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Government Holiday Government |
| May 30 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Government Holiday Government |
| Dec 18 | Friday | National Day |
* 2027 Eid dates and exact closure periods are provisional until announced by Qatari authorities.
Sports Day, Eid and National Day 2026
For 2026, the Amiri Diwan announced the government Eid al-Fitr closure from 17 to 23 March and the Eid al-Adha closure from 26 to 30 May. National Sports Day and National Day remain fixed civic anchors.
Holiday Rules in Qatar
The Amiri Diwan announces exact Eid closure periods for ministries, government agencies and public institutions. Financial institutions and private-sector arrangements can follow separate rules.
Qatar Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- National Sports Day is the second Tuesday in February.
- National Day is 18 December.
- Eid closure periods are officially announced.
- Qatar remains on UTC+3 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Qatar National Day?
It is observed on 18 December.
When is National Sports Day in 2027?
It falls on Tuesday 9 February 2027.
Why are 2027 Eid dates provisional?
They depend on the Hijri calendar and official confirmation.
Do public and private sectors always have identical Eid closures?
Not necessarily. Government announcements can specify public-sector closure periods separately.
Sources & methodology
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Official State of Qatar AIP lists National Sports Day, Eid holidays as published by the State and National Day.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government or official institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.