GU-Q Holiday Calendar
The University recognizes the value of time off for employees to celebrate religious and national holidays. Each year, the Office of Human Resources will provide a list of approved holidays. The days will include the named holidays required by Qatari Labor Law and additional ones as specified by the University. When a holiday falls on a weekend another day may be scheduled. Employees may request applicable leave for other religious observances that are not part of the GU-Q Holiday Calendar.
Please find below a list of approved holidays for the 2024/2025 academic year:
2025 Holidays
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| February 11 | Qatar National Sports Day |
| March 30, 31, April 1 & 2 | Eid al-Fitr (3 days) |
| April 20 | Easter Sunday |
| June 8, 9, 10, 11 | Eid al-Adha (4 days) |
| June 19 | Juneteenth |
| December 18 | Qatar National Day |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
| December 28, 29, 30 | Winter Holidays |
| December 31 | New Year’s Eve |
2026 Holidays
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| February 10 | Qatar National Sports Day |
| March 22, 23, 24 | Eid al-Fitr (3 days) |
| April 5 | Easter Sunday |
| May 26, 27, 28, 31 | Eid al-Adha (4 days) |
| June 19 | Juneteenth |