Public Holiday in 2024
To celebrate the national unity displayed in the referendum on amendments to the constitution.
When is Public Holiday?
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2024 |
The Amiri Diwan has announced that in celebration of the national unity demonstrated in Qatar, represented by the general referendum on the draft constitutional amendments to the permanent constitution of Qatar, it has been decided that Wednesday and Thursday, November 6th and 7th, 2024, will be official holidays.
Employees are set to resume work on Sunday, Nov. 10th 2024.
The Qatar Central Bank Tuesday announced that Wednesday and Thursday will be holidays for employees of financial institutions also. These institutions will re-open on Sunday, 10th of November.
According to an official statement, the official holidays are also applicable to students and staff of public and private schools.
Qatar's referendum on a set of constitutional amendments passed with a 90.6% approval of the valid votes, replacing legislative elections for the Shura Council with appointed roles.