Public Holidays in Qatar 2003
Qatar has 7 public holidays in 2003. The first is National Sports Day on Tuesday, February 11 and the last is Qatar National Day on Thursday, December 18. The weekend is Friday and Saturday.
Qatari public holidays 2003
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Tuesday | National Sports Day اليوم الرياضي للدولة |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Tentative عيد الأضحى |
| Wednesday | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (day 2) Tentative عيد الأضحى |
| Thursday | Thursday | Eid al-Adha (day 3) Tentative عيد الأضحى |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Tentative عيد الفطر |
| Wednesday | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr (day 2) Tentative عيد الفطر |
| Thursday | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr (day 3) Tentative عيد الفطر |
| Thursday | Thursday | Qatar National Day اليوم الوطني |
Tentative dates follow the moon. Islamic holidays use the Umm al-Qura calendar and depend on the local moon sighting; festival dates for years without an official list are estimated from the sun and moon. The official date may differ by a day.
Holidays under the Labour Law (Law 14 of 2004). The Amiri Diwan sets longer Eid breaks for government offices each year. Source: Qatar Labour Law, art. 80; rules checked October 17, 2026.
Long weekends in 2003
Three or more days off in a row, with no leave needed.
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5 days
Tue, Feb 11 – Sat, Feb 15
National Sports Day, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)
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5 days
Tue, Nov 25 – Sat, Nov 29
Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)
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3 days
Thu, Dec 18 – Sat, Dec 20
Qatar National Day
Working days in Qatar 2003
Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.
2003 calendar for Qatar
A printable year calendar with these holidays marked.
Countdown timer
Count down to the next holiday, Eid, Christmas or New Year.
Qatari holidays 2003: questions and answers
How many public holidays are there in Qatar in 2003?
There are 7 Qatari public holidays in 2003. 7 of them fall on working days, which leaves 254 working days after 104 weekend days.
What are the Qatari holidays in 2003?
The Qatari public holidays in 2003 are National Sports Day (Tuesday, February 11), Eid al-Adha (Tuesday, February 11), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Wednesday, February 12), Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Thursday, February 13), Eid al-Fitr (Tuesday, November 25), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Wednesday, November 26), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Thursday, November 27) and Qatar National Day (Thursday, December 18).
How many long weekends are there in Qatar in 2003?
There are 3 long weekends of three days or more in 2003: Feb 11–Feb 15 (5 days, National Sports Day, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)); Nov 25–Nov 29 (5 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3)); Dec 18–Dec 20 (3 days, Qatar National Day).
Which days are the weekend in Qatar?
The weekend in Qatar is Friday and Saturday. Holidays that fall on a weekend are shown in the list.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Qatar?
Holidays under the Labour Law (Law 14 of 2004). The Amiri Diwan sets longer Eid breaks for government offices each year.
Are the 2003 holiday dates final?
Dates marked tentative follow the moon: Islamic holidays use the Umm al-Qura calendar and depend on the moon sighting, and festival dates for years without an official list are estimated. The official date can differ by a day.
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