Qatar
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Oman
BahrainPublic holidays in Qatar 2026
The official calendar: 4 holiday periods totalling 14 days, of which 2 depend on the moon sighting and are marked as expected.
Holiday periods4Qatar
Days off14counting multi-day breaks
Moon-dependent2confirmed by sighting
Checked2026-11-14official source
| Date | Holiday | Days | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | National Sports Day Second Tuesday of February (Amiri Decision No. 57 of 2025). | 1 | fixed |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Official holiday from 28 Ramadan to the end of 4 Shawwal 1447 (Amiri Decision No. 57 of 2025); moon-sighting dependent. | 7 | expected |
| 26 May 2026 | Eid al-Adha Official holiday from 9 to the end of 13 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 (Amiri Decision No. 57 of 2025); moon-sighting dependent. | 5 | expected |
| 18 Dec 2026 | National Day Fixed 18 December (Amiri Decision No. 57 of 2025). | 1 | fixed |
Dates in the table are the official calendar; lunar holidays can shift by a day once sighted.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Eid al-Fitr in Qatar in 2026?
- The calendar places Eid al-Fitr at 17 Mar 2026, pending the moon sighting. The official announcement is usually made the evening before.
- How many days off do workers get in Qatar in 2026?
- 14 days across 4 holiday periods, as published in the official calendar. Some employers add company days, and weekend rules differ — Qatar weekends and shift patterns are set by the labour ministry.
- Are these dates confirmed?
- 2 of the 4 periods are fixed dates set by law. The other 2 follow the Islamic calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting; they are marked "expected" here and may move by one day.
Other years and countries
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SourceOfficial holiday calendarUpdatedTranscribed from the linked official calendar or cabinet circular. Lunar dates marked expected.