There are eight public holidays in Qatar in 2025, one of which falls on the weekend: Friday and Saturday.
National Sports Day
National Sports Day is a public holiday in Qatar, observed on February 11, 2025. The holiday promotes a healthy lifestyle and makes people aware of health and fitness.
Eid al-Fitr
Muslims worldwide celebrate this religious holiday, celebrating the end of a month of fasting. The holiday falls on the first day of Syawal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. The holiday lasts three days, from March 31 to April 2, 2025.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, is an important Muslim festival. The holiday lasts three days from June 7 to June 9, 2025, and it honors the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.
National Day
National Day, or Founder's Day, is a public holiday in Qatar, observed on December 18, 2025. The holiday commemorates Qatar's unification in 1878 and the day when Sheikh Mohammed bin Thani died on December 18, 1878. He was the first ruler of the whole Qatar Peninsula.
The following is the list of public holidays in Qatar 2025.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Sports Day | Feb 11, 2025 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 31, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Apr 01, 2025 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Apr 02, 2025 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al Adha | Jun 07, 2025 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al Adha Holiday | Jun 08, 2025 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al Adha Holiday | Jun 09, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| National Day | Dec 18, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Qatar in 2025.
