How many public holidays does Qatar have in 2026?
Qatar has 9 public holidays in 2026, per Qatar Public Holidays 2026 — official public-sector holidays.
Qatar has 9 public holidays in 2026, per Qatar Public Holidays 2026 — official public-sector holidays. The longest long weekend lasts 5 days on 27–31 May 2026.
9 Public Holidays
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January
Cool season
Sun
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No holidays this month.
February
Cool season
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- 10National Sports Day
March
Cool season
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- 20Eid al-Fitr (expected)
- 21Eid al-Fitr (expected)
- 22Eid al-Fitr (expected)
- 23Eid al-Fitr (expected)
April
Hot season
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No holidays this month.
May
Hot season
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- 27Eid al-Adha (expected)
- 28Eid al-Adha (expected)
- 29Eid al-Adha (expected)
June
Hot season
Sun
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Sat
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No holidays this month.
July
Hot season
Sun
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Sat
1
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No holidays this month.
August
Hot season
Sun
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Sat
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No holidays this month.
September
Hot season
Sun
Mon
Tue
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Sat
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No holidays this month.
October
Hot season
Sun
Mon
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Sat
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No holidays this month.
November
Cool season
Sun
Mon
Tue
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Sat
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No holidays this month.
December
Cool season
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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31
- 18Qatar National Day
Long Weekends in Qatar, 2026
Qatar has 3 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 5 days on 27–31 May 2026, covering Eid al-Adha (expected). Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
20–23 March 2026
entirely official days off
4 days
- Fri20Eid al-Fitr (expected)Holiday
- Sat21Eid al-Fitr (expected)Holiday
- Sun22Eid al-Fitr (expected)Holiday
- Mon23Eid al-Fitr (expected)Holiday
27–31 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
5 days
- Wed27Eid al-Adha (expected)Holiday
- Thu28Eid al-Adha (expected)Holiday
- Fri29Eid al-Adha (expected)Holiday
- Sat30Saturday
- Sun31SundayHoliday
18–20 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri18Qatar National DayHoliday
- Sat19Saturday
- Sun20SundayHoliday
Qatar Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Qatar has 9 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 10 February (National Sports Day) and the last on 18 December (Qatar National Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 February 2026 | Tuesday | National Sports Day | Holiday |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (expected) | Holiday |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr (expected) | Holiday |
| 22 March 2026 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr (expected) | Holiday |
| 23 March 2026 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (expected) | Holiday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (expected) | Holiday |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha (expected) | Holiday |
| 29 May 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Adha (expected) | Holiday |
| 18 December 2026 | Friday | Qatar National Day | Holiday |
Official source: Qatar Public Holidays 2026 — official public-sector holidays (The main official holidays. National Sports Day falls on the second Tuesday of February (10 February 2026). Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha dates depend on moon sighting and the exact dates and lengths are set by official announcement close to the time; the dates shown are the expected ones for 2026.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Official public holidays. National Sports Day falls on the second Tuesday of February; the two Eids depend on moon sighting and their dates and lengths are set by official announcement close to the time.
Download Qatar 2026 Holiday Data
The Qatar 2026 holiday data is available in open formats: JSON for applications, CSV for spreadsheets, and ICS for importing into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
Seasons in Qatar
Qatar is in the Northern Hemisphere, with a desert climate of a hot season and a cool season. Hot desert: a very hot, humid summer and a brief, mild winter, with little rainfall.
Current season in Qatar
Cool season
November – March
Mild, pleasant temperatures and most of the year's (scarce) rainfall — the comfortable time of year.
Hot season
April – October
Long, intensely hot and dry; midsummer daytime highs often exceed 40 °C.
Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Qatar in 2026?
There are 3 long-weekend periods in Qatar in 2026. The longest lasts 5 days on 27-31 May 2026, covering Eid al-Adha (expected).
What is the official source for the 2026 Qatar holiday calendar?
The official source is Qatar Public Holidays 2026 — official public-sector holidays (The main official holidays. National Sports Day falls on the second Tuesday of February (10 February 2026). Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha dates depend on moon sighting and the exact dates and lengths are set by official announcement close to the time; the dates shown are the expected ones for 2026).