Qatar Public Holidays 2024: The Full List for Public and Private Sector Workers
From the start of Ramadan to the Eid al-Adha long weekend break, here are all the dates to bookmark now ahead of the New Year
Qatar Public Holidays 2024: Dates, Timings and Everything Else You Need To Know.
With only a few weeks away until the end of 2023, it’s only natural to start planning your 2024 adventures abroad, keeping note of upcoming long weekends and holidays for any impromptu staycations.
Qatari nationals and residents have only one holiday left before the end of the year, meaning they’ll be needing to look to 2024 to book up their vacation plans.
Qatar Public Holidays: When is the next holiday?
Qatar National Day will fall on Monday, December 18, 2023 meaning bank, public and private sector works can expect to have the day off.
From dining out to scheduling a bit of “me time” at the salon, to participating in national festivities, there are numerous ways to celebrate Qatar’s National Day — a time for both nationals and residents to celebrate why they’re proud to live in Qatar.
Celebrations typically include parades, fireworks, cultural performances and opportunities to don national dress. Overall, it’s an excellent day to learn more about Qatar and its rich history; sample local cuisine and to proudly fly the Qatari flag. All nationals and residents are encouraged to participate.
Qatar Public Holidays 2024: When is the first long weekend of the year?
With Ramadan 2024 expecting to start some time around march 11 (pending the moon sighting). Private and public sector workers in Qatar can expect their next long weekend or holiday to occur in April 2024 during Eid al-Fitr.
How many days will Qatar’s public and private sector workers have off for Eid al-Fitr 2024?
While the exact dates are pending the lunar calendar and moon sightings, the holiday is expected to occur around Wednesday, April 10 – Friday, April 12, 2024 — meaning public and private sector employees can count on having a few days off.
In 2023 the Eid al-Fitr holiday occurred between April 19-27, 2023 – meaning workers in both sectors in Qatar had seven days off work, leading to an eleven-day holiday.
Qatar Public Holidays 2024: The Full List
(Islamic holidays are subject to the lunar calendar and moon sighting; all dates for the start of Ramadan; Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha holidays are approximate and subject to change, as per official government channels. Check back closer to the date for confirmed holidays.)
- National Sports Day: Wednesday, February 13, 2024 (Public Holiday, not mandatory for private sector)
- Start of Ramadan: Monday, March 11, 2024 (To be confirmed by the moon sighting; official date will be announced by the Qatari government closer to the day)
- Eid al-Fitr Holiday: Wednesday, April 10 – Friday, April 12, 2024 (Public Holiday, to be confirmed by the moon sighting; official date will be announced by the Qatari government closer to the day)
- Eid Al-Adha Holiday: Monday, June 17 – 19, 2024 (Public Holiday, to be confirmed by the moon sighting; official date will be announced by the Qatari government closer to the day)
- Qatar National Day: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 (Public and private sector)