Best Days to Take Leave in Qatar 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Mon, Feb 7 to get 4 days off from Feb 5 to Feb 8. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by National Sports Day.
- Take Fri, Feb 25 to get 4 days off from Feb 25 to Feb 28. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr (estimated).
- Take Tue, Feb 29 to get 4 days off from Feb 26 to Feb 29. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr (estimated).
- Take Thu, May 4 to get 4 days off from May 4 to May 7. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Adha (estimated).
- Take Mon, May 8 to get 4 days off from May 5 to May 8. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Adha (estimated).
Qatar 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 4 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- National Sports Day (2028-02-08, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Eid al-Fitr (estimated) (2028-02-28, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid al-Adha (estimated) (2028-05-05, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Qatar National Day (2028-12-18, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Qatar Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8 (2028-02-08) | Tue | National Sports Day | Public |
| Feb 26 (2028-02-26) | Sat | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| Feb 27 (2028-02-27) | Sun | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| Feb 28 (2028-02-28) | Mon | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| May 5 (2028-05-05) | Fri | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| May 6 (2028-05-06) | Sat | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| May 7 (2028-05-07) | Sun | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| Dec 18 (2028-12-18) | Mon | 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.