Eid al-Adha
Nationwide public holiday in Qatar · عيد الأضحى Religious
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28 June | Wednesday | Nationwide |
| 2023 | 29 June | Thursday | Nationwide |
| 2023 | 30 June | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2024 | 16 June | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2024 | 17 June | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2024 | 18 June | Tuesday | Nationwide |
| 2025 | 6 June | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2025 | 7 June | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2025 | 8 June | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 27 May | Wednesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2026 | 28 May | Thursday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2026 | 29 May | Friday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 16 May | Sunday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 17 May | Monday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 18 May | Tuesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2028 | 5 May | Friday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2028 | 6 May | Saturday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2028 | 7 May | Sunday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2029 | 24 April | Tuesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2029 | 25 April | Wednesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2029 | 26 April | Thursday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Qatar.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Fri 14 May – Tue 18 May is a 5-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Doha around 16 May: high 39°C (102°F), low 26°C (79°F), rain on 1% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Doha. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 16 May in Doha: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Qatar
Saturday, 18 December 2027
Eid al-Adha in other countries
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.