Qatar Public Holidays 2027

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Qatar for 2027. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Longest breakSunday, February 7, 2027

National Sports Day

Fri, Feb 5 → Tue, Feb 9

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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 2 leave days turn into 5 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

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January 20272 holidays
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  • Fri
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    New Year's Day

    Friday, January 1, 2027

  • Sun
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    New Year's Day (substitute)

    Sunday, January 3, 2027

February 20271 holiday
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    National Sports Day

    Tuesday, February 9, 2027

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    Eid al-Fitr Holiday (day 1)

    Sunday, March 7, 2027

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    08

    Eid al-Fitr Holiday (day 2)

    Monday, March 8, 2027

  • Tue
    09

    Eid al-Fitr Holiday (day 3)

    Tuesday, March 9, 2027

  • Wed
    10

    Eid al-Fitr Holiday (day 4)

    Wednesday, March 10, 2027

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    11

    Eid al-Fitr Holiday (day 5)

    Thursday, March 11, 2027

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    Eid al-Fitr Holiday (day 6)

    Friday, March 12, 2027

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      Eid al-Adha Holiday (day 1)

      Saturday, May 15, 2027

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      Eid al-Adha Holiday (day 2)

      Sunday, May 16, 2027

    • Mon
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      Eid al-Adha Holiday (day 3)

      Monday, May 17, 2027

    • Tue
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      Eid al-Adha Holiday (day 4)

      Tuesday, May 18, 2027

    • Wed
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      Eid al-Adha Holiday (day 5)

      Wednesday, May 19, 2027

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      Eid al-Adha Holiday (day 6)

      Thursday, May 20, 2027

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                  National Day

                  Saturday, December 18, 2027

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                  National Day (substitute)

                  Sunday, December 19, 2027

                About Public Holidays in Qatar

                Qatar National Day (December 18) marks the 1878 accession of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the country's founder, rather than independence from Britain, which came almost a century later in 1971 and isn't separately marked as a public holiday. National Sports Day, held every second Tuesday of February, closes government offices, schools, and many businesses nationwide for a day built entirely around organized sport and exercise rather than any historical anniversary.

                All Public Holidays in Qatar 2027

                DateDayHolidayType
                January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
                January 3, 2027SundayNew Year's Day (substitute)Public Holiday
                February 9, 2027TuesdayNational Sports DayPublic Holiday
                March 7, 2027SundayEid al-Fitr Holiday (day 1)Public Holiday
                March 8, 2027MondayEid al-Fitr Holiday (day 2)Public Holiday
                March 9, 2027TuesdayEid al-Fitr Holiday (day 3)Public Holiday
                March 10, 2027WednesdayEid al-Fitr Holiday (day 4)Public Holiday
                March 11, 2027ThursdayEid al-Fitr Holiday (day 5)Public Holiday
                March 12, 2027FridayEid al-Fitr Holiday (day 6)Public Holiday
                May 15, 2027SaturdayEid al-Adha Holiday (day 1)Public Holiday
                May 16, 2027SundayEid al-Adha Holiday (day 2)Public Holiday
                May 17, 2027MondayEid al-Adha Holiday (day 3)Public Holiday
                May 18, 2027TuesdayEid al-Adha Holiday (day 4)Public Holiday
                May 19, 2027WednesdayEid al-Adha Holiday (day 5)Public Holiday
                May 20, 2027ThursdayEid al-Adha Holiday (day 6)Public Holiday
                December 18, 2027SaturdayNational DayPublic Holiday
                December 19, 2027SundayNational Day (substitute)Public Holiday

                All Public Holidays in Qatar 2026

                DateDayHolidayType
                January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
                February 10, 2026TuesdayNational Sports DayPublic Holiday
                March 17, 2026TuesdayEid al-Fitr Holiday (day 1)Public Holiday
                March 18, 2026WednesdayEid al-Fitr Holiday (day 2)Public Holiday
                March 19, 2026ThursdayEid al-Fitr Holiday (day 3)Public Holiday
                March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr Holiday (day 4)Public Holiday
                March 21, 2026SaturdayEid al-Fitr Holiday (day 5)Public Holiday
                March 22, 2026SundayEid al-Fitr Holiday (day 6)Public Holiday
                March 23, 2026MondayEid al-Fitr Holiday (day 7)Public Holiday
                May 26, 2026TuesdayEid al-Adha Holiday (day 1)Public Holiday
                May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha Holiday (day 2)Public Holiday
                May 28, 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha Holiday (day 3)Public Holiday
                May 29, 2026FridayEid al-Adha Holiday (day 4)Public Holiday
                May 30, 2026SaturdayEid al-Adha Holiday (day 5)Public Holiday
                May 31, 2026SundayEid al-Adha Holiday (day 6)Public Holiday
                December 18, 2026FridayNational DayPublic Holiday
                December 20, 2026SundayNational Day (substitute)Public Holiday

                Source: Qatar Cabinet decision on official holidays, published in the Official Gazette (as reported by The Peninsula Qatar) · checked September 19, 2026 · view original

                Frequently Asked Questions

                How many public holidays are there in Qatar?

                Qatar has 17 public holidays in 2027, 4 more than the global average of 13.

                Which Qatar public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?

                2 public holidays fall on a weekend in Qatar in 2027: New Year's Day (Friday, January 1), National Day (Saturday, December 18). Qatar moves weekend holidays to the following working day, so these are not lost.

                Does Qatar give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

                Yes — Qatar law moves a public holiday falling on a Friday or Saturday to the next working day.

                What is the longest break possible in Qatar in 2027?

                With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Qatar in 2027 is 16 consecutive days off, February 26–March 13, by booking 5 days of leave.

                When is the next public holiday in Qatar?

                The next public holiday in Qatar is National Day on December 18, 2026.

                Which holidays in Qatar change date each year?

                Eid al-Fitr Holiday, Eid al-Adha Holiday do not fall on the same date every year in Qatar, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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