Qatar public holidays 2020

The Qatar government has announced its holiday schedule for 2020. Qatar Holiday list 2020 is the provisional list.

Holidays in Qatar for the year 2012 are listed below, Days might slightly change in case of holidays which are dependant on the appearance of the moon.

 

January

1 Jan

Wednesday

New Year's Day

Bank holiday

New Year's Day is a public holiday in Qatar. This day schools and most businesses are closed.

February

11 Feb

Tuesday

National Sports Day

Public holiday

National sports day is a public holiday.

March

1 Mar

Sunday

March bank holiday

Bank holiday

In March 2 holidays are there March bank holiday and March Equinox. March bank holiday is a public holiday.

May

24 May- 26 May

Sunday,Monday,Tuesday

Eid al-Fitr

Public holiday

Eid al-Fitr is the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal. It’s a public holiday. Govt. announces May 24 to 26 as a public holiday. 

July

31 Jul

Friday

Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)

Public holiday

It is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to follow Allah's command to sacrifice his son. Muslims all around the world observe this event. It's a public holiday.

August

1 Aug - 2Aug

Saturday, Sunday

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Public holiday

Eid al-Adha holiday is a public holiday.

December

18 Dec

Friday

National Day

Public holiday

National Day is a public holiday for all.