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Qatar Working Days

Count working days between any two dates - Fri-Sat weekend excluded by default, with public-holiday adjustment for the date range you choose.

Last reviewed 27 April 2026· Source: Qatar Government - work week
Qatar shifted its weekend from Thu-Fri to Fri-Sat on 1990s. Federal employees now work Mon-Thu plus a half-day Friday. Adjust the holiday count manually for your date range.
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How Qatar working days are counted

From 1990s, Qatar federal sector moved its weekend to Friday-Saturday - and many private companies followed. This calculator counts every Sunday through Thursday as a working day and excludes Friday and Saturday. Public holidays you specify are deducted on top.

Qatar typically observes 12-14 paid public holidays a year. Several are tied to the Hijri calendar (Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha, Hijri New Year, Prophet's Birthday) and confirmed close to the date by moon sighting - so a static holiday list is unreliable. Enter the count for your specific window.

Worked example

From 1 to 30 April 2026 there are 30 calendar days. The window contains 8 weekend days (4 Fridays + 4 Saturdays) and, for example, 2 public holidays (Eid Al Fitr). Working days = 30 − 8 − 2 = 20 days.

Quick formulas

Calendar days = inclusive count from start to end.
Weekend days = count of Fridays and Saturdays in the range.
Working days = calendar − weekend − public holidays.

Frequently asked questions

What is Qatar weekend?
Friday-Saturday for most of the federal sector since 1990s. Some private firms still use Sat-Sun or Fri-Sat.
How many Qatar public holidays per year?
Roughly 7-9 including Eid Al Fitr (3d), Eid Al Adha (3d), Qatar National Day (18 December), and Sport Day (2nd Tuesday of February).
Why enter holidays manually?
Several Qatar holidays are confirmed by moon sighting just before the date, so any static list goes stale.
Are half-day Fridays counted?
Friday is treated as non-working here. Adjust the holiday count if your firm works half-day Fridays.
Does this match Microsoft Excel's NETWORKDAYS?
Yes - with the weekend set to Fri-Sat. Excel's default Sat-Sun gives different results.

Reference only. Always verify the exact public-holiday list with Qatar Government Portal for legally meaningful date ranges.