Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Qatar in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| Feb 11 | Tuesday | National Sports Day | Public holiday |
| Mar 1 | Sunday | March bank holiday | Bank holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| May 19 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Sector Holiday |
| May 20 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Sector Holiday |
| May 21 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Sector Holiday |
| May 22 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Sector Holiday |
| May 23 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Sector Holiday |
| May 24 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr | Public holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public holiday |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public holiday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Sector Holiday |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Sector Holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 31 | Friday | Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) | Public holiday |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public holiday |
| Aug 2 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Dec 18 | Friday | National Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
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While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
