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2026 market holidays

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QSE (Qatar Stock Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has 8 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 8 full-day closures. The next full closure is Qatar National Day on Friday, December 18, 2026. Regular trading runs 09:30–13:30 GMT+3, Sunday – Thursday.

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Holiday dates in 2026: 8
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Dec18
Qatar National Day
Fri · market closed all day
Oct11
National Sports Day
Mon · 2027 · market closed all day
Dec18
Qatar National Day
Sat · 2027 · market closed all day

Download 2026 calendar (.ics)

Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule

2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule8 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
February 20261 full closure
Feb 10, 2026Tuesday	National Sports Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
March 20263 full closures
Mar 20, 2026Friday	Eid al-Fitr (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 21, 2026Saturday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 22, 2026Sunday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20263 full closures
May 27, 2026Wednesday	Eid al-Adha (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 28, 2026Thursday	Eid al-Adha Holiday (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 29, 2026Friday	Eid al-Adha Holiday (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
December 20261 full closure
Dec 18, 2026Friday	Qatar National Day	Full closure	Closed

Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 QSE Holidays

2026 Qatar Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About QSE Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 09:30 – 13:30 (Asia/Qatar)

Country: Qatar

Time Zone: Asia/Qatar

Currency: QAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is QSE closed on weekends?

Yes, QSE is closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Sunday – Thursday only.

Does QSE close for lunch?

No, QSE does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.