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 2023/2024 academic year:
2023 Holidays
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| February 14 | Qatar National Sports Day |
| April 9 | Easter Sunday |
| April 23-25 | Eid al-Fitr (3 days) |
| June 19 | Juneteenth |
| June 27 – July 2 | Eid al-Adha (4 days) |
| December 18 | Qatar National Day |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
| December 26 – 28 | Winter Holidays (3 days) |
| December 31 | New Year’s Eve |
2024 Holidays
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| February 13 | Qatar National Sports Day |
| March 31 | Easter Sunday |
| April 9 – 13 | Eid al-Fitr (3 days) |
| June 19 | Juneteenth |
| June 16 – 18, 20 | Eid al-Adha (4 days) |