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 2026/2027 academic year:
2026 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 18 | Juneteenth | |
| December 18 | Qatar National Day | GU-Q closed on December 17 |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | GU-Q closed on December 27 |
| December 28, 29, 30 | Winter Holidays | |
| December 31 | New Year’s Eve |
2027 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | GU-Q closed on December 23 |
| February 8 | Qatar National Sports Day | |
| March 9, 10, 11 | Eid al-Fitr | 3 days |
| April 5 | Easter Sunday | |
| May 16, 17, 18, 19 | Eid al-Adha | 4 days |
| June 19 | Juneteenth | GU-Q closed on June 20 |