This guide was written prior to the 2026 hostilities between the US, Israel and Iran and is no longer being updated regularly due to the fast-paced nature of the conflict. Non-essential travel to the broader Middle East region is not advisable due to the risks related to military action. Please consult official government travel advisories and exercise extreme caution before considering travel to the region.
 20242025
Sports Day13 February 11 February
Eid al-Fitr7–15 April31 March–2 April
Eid al-Adha17–19 June 7–9 June
National Day18 December18 December

*Islamic holidays are subject to change based on sightings of the moon

Further reading

►For more info about living in the Emirate, see our Moving to Qatar page

►Read about the Background to Public Holidays in Qatar

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