Qatar Public Holidays in 2026
Qatar has a total of 14 holidays in 2026. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
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| New Year's Day |
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| National Sports Day |
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | National Sports Day is a public holiday in Qatar |
| Ramadan Start |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| March Bank Holiday |
Sunday, March 1, 2026 | March Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Qatar |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | March Equinox in Qatar (Doha) |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Qatar |
| Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday |
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday is a public holiday in Qatar |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | June Solstice in Qatar (Doha) |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | September Equinox in Qatar (Doha) |
| National Day |
Friday, December 18, 2026 | National Day is a public holiday in Qatar |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | December Solstice in Qatar (Doha) |
| New Year's Eve |
Thursday, December 31, 2026 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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