Public Holidays in Qatar 2011 🇶🇦

Qatar has 9 public holidays in 2011. The next public holiday is Qatar National Day on 18. Dec. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Qatar.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day	Bank holiday
6. Mar	Sunday	March Bank Holiday	Bank holiday
31. Aug	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr	Public holiday
1. Sep	Thursday Bridge day	Eid al-Fitr	Public holiday
2. Sep	Friday Long weekend	Eid al-Fitr	Public holiday
6. Nov	Sunday	Eid al-Adha	Public holiday
7. Nov	Monday Long weekend	Eid al-Adha	Public holiday
8. Nov	Tuesday Bridge day	Eid al-Adha	Public holiday
18. Dec	Sunday	Qatar National Day	Public holiday

Long weekends in Qatar 2011

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

Eid al-Fitr — 1. Sep (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Eid al-Fitr — 2. Sep (Friday) — long weekend
Eid al-Adha — 7. Nov (Monday) — long weekend
Eid al-Adha — 8. Nov (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend

Holidays that change date in Qatar

Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2011 to 2012.

March Bank Holiday: 6. Mar 2011 → 4. Mar 2012
Eid al-Fitr: 31. Aug 2011 → 21. Aug 2012
Eid al-Fitr: 1. Sep 2011 → 21. Aug 2012
Eid al-Fitr: 2. Sep 2011 → 21. Aug 2012
Eid al-Adha: 6. Nov 2011 → 28. Oct 2012
Eid al-Adha: 7. Nov 2011 → 28. Oct 2012
Eid al-Adha: 8. Nov 2011 → 28. Oct 2012

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Qatar have in 2011?

Qatar observes 9 public holidays in 2011. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Qatar?

The next public holiday in Qatar is Qatar National Day on 18. Dec.

Are public holidays in Qatar the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2011.