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National day · Qatar
Qatar National Day is coming up.
Friday, 18 December 2026
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About Qatar National Day
Qatar National Day is the national day of Qatar. It marks the accession of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani in 1878.
From Wikipedia: National Day (Qatar), CC BY-SA 4.0
In 2026 it falls on a Friday; in 2027 it’s on Saturday 18 December, and in 2028 on Monday 18 December. Also in December 2026: Wright Brothers Day (17 Dec), International Migrants Day (18 Dec) and Arabic Language Day (18 Dec). From this page you can add it to your calendar, get an email before it, share the countdown, or show it full screen.
How we work out the date
It’s on 18 December every year.
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Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, 18 December |
| 2027 | Saturday, 18 December |
| 2028 | Monday, 18 December |
| 2029 | Tuesday, 18 December |
| 2030 | Wednesday, 18 December |
| 2031 | Thursday, 18 December |
| 2032 | Saturday, 18 December |
| 2033 | Sunday, 18 December |
| 2034 | Monday, 18 December |
| 2035 | Tuesday, 18 December |
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