Best Days to Take Leave in Qatar 2026
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Tue, May 26 to get 6 days off from May 26 to May 31. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Adha (estimated).
- Take Mon, Jun 1 to get 6 days off from May 27 to Jun 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Adha (estimated).
- Take Mon, May 25, Tue, May 26 to get 9 days off from May 23 to May 31. Uses 2 leave days; anchored by Eid al-Adha (estimated).
- Take Mon, Feb 9 to get 4 days off from Feb 7 to Feb 10. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by National Sports Day.
- Take Thu, Mar 19 to get 4 days off from Mar 19 to Mar 22. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr (estimated).
Qatar 2026 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 4 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2026 to maximize your annual leave:
- National Sports Day (2026-02-10, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Eid al-Fitr (estimated) (2026-03-20, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid al-Adha (estimated) (2026-05-28, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Qatar National Day (2026-12-18, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Qatar Official Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 (2026-02-10) | Tue | National Sports Day | Public |
| Mar 20 (2026-03-20) | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| Mar 21 (2026-03-21) | Sat | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| Mar 22 (2026-03-22) | Sun | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| May 27 (2026-05-27) | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| May 28 (2026-05-28) | Thu | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| May 29 (2026-05-29) | Fri | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| Dec 18 (2026-12-18) | Fri | Qatar National Day | Public |
About Qatar Holidays & Observances
Qatar observes national and islamic public holidays, with dates that may be updated by official proclamation. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.