Public holidays in Qatar


observes several public holidays. The two weekend days are Friday and Saturday. Annual public holidays include:
DateEnglish nameLocal nameDescription
Second Tuesday in FebruaryNational Sports Dayاليوم الوطني للرياضةA public holiday. Started in 2012.
18 DecemberQatar National Dayاليوم الوطني لقطرNational Day of Qatar.
1st, 2nd, 3rd ShawwalEid al-Fitrعيد الفطرCommemorates end of Ramadan.
10th, 11th, 12th ZulhijjahEid al-Adhaعيد الأضحىCommemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. Also known as the Big Feast.

Several holidays are celebrated by the government or banks as well.