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Whether you’re living there or only visiting, Qatar has numerous holidays that you need to keep in mind. These can be a great opportunity experience Qatari culture, sample local food, or simply have some time off work to relax.
Find out when holidays in Qatar fall, as well as the following topics:
An overview of public holidays
There are four official public holidays in Qatar. These are:
- Qatar National Day (اليوم الوطني لقطر)
- National Sports Day (اليوم الوطني للرياضة)
- Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر)
- Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى)
The most celebrated holiday in Qatar is Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. It begins the day after the sighting of the crescent moon, so the dates can only be estimated and may vary by a day or two.
There also tend to be celebratory events such as fireworks displays, circuses, and discount sales, and families and friends meet to exchange gifts. What’s more, employees are entitled to time off in this period.
Public holidays in 2024
Here are the public holidays coming up in 2024 in Qatar:
| Date | Holiday |
| 13 February (Tuesday) | National Sports Day |
| 10 April (Wednesday) | Eid al-Fitr |
| 11-12 April (Thursday-Friday) | Eid al-Fitr holiday |
| 17 June (Monday) | Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 18-19 June (Tuesday-Wednesday) | Eid al-Adha holiday |
| 18 December (Wednesday) | National Day |
Important dates in 2024
| Date | Holiday |
| 10 March – 9 April (Sunday-Tuesday) | Ramadan |
| 21 March (Thursday) | Mother’s Day |
| 21 June (Sunday) | Father’s Day |
Public holidays in 2025
Please note that Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may be subject to change, depending on the moon sightings.
| Date | Holiday |
| 11 February (Tuesday) | National Sports Day |
| 31 March (Monday) | Eid al-Fitr |
| 1-2 April (Tuesday-Wednesday) | Eid al-Fitr holiday |
| 7 June (Saturday) | Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| 8-9 June (Sunday-Monday) | Eid al-Adha holiday |
| 18 December (Thursday) | National Day |
Important dates in 2025
| Date | Holiday |
| 1-30 March (Sunday-Sunday) | Ramadan |
| 21 March (Friday) | Mother’s Day |
| 15 June (Sunday) | Father’s Day |
Keep in mind that there are no daylight-saving time changes in Qatar. Unlike some other countries, the clock remains the same throughout the year (Arabia Standard Time).
