Complete 2026 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Qatar.
Qatar operates on UTC+3 with standard business hours 08:00–16:00 and a saturday – sunday weekend. In 2026, there are 261 standard working days and 0 public holidays, with no makeup workdays scheduled. For cross-border trade and logistics professionals, note that banks suspend clearing, customs clearance pauses, and port operations halt during public holidays — potentially delaying payment settlement by 1–3 business days and increasing container detention fees. When scheduling shipments, letter-of-credit presentations, or international meetings, avoid Qatar's non-working days and confirm operating windows around 2026 holidays with local agents in advance.
Weekend: Saturday – Sunday
Standard work hours: 08:00 – 16:00
Timezone: UTC+3
Bank holidays: 0 days
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⚠️ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays; arrange cross-border business 1–2 weeks in advance. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official government announcements.
How many working days are there in Qatar in 2026?
In 2026, Qatar has 261 working days, 104 weekend days, and 0 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Qatar?
The official weekend in Qatar is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Qatar have in 2026?
Qatar has 0 public holidays in 2026. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Qatar?
Banks in Qatar are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2026. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.