Qatar Announces Paid Leave and Holiday Entitlements for Workers

Qatar has released a comprehensive list of public holidays and leave entitlements for workers, as mandated by its labor regulations. According to Articles 78 to 85 and 96 to 97 of Qatar's labor law, workers are entitled to three working days of paid leave for Eid Al-Fitr, three working days for Eid Al-Adha, and one working day for Qatar National Day, celebrated on December 18.

Additionally, employers are required to grant an extra three working days of leave at their discretion. Muslim employees have a specific provision allowing them to take up to 20 days of unpaid leave to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, applicable only once during their employment with a given employer.

Furthermore, it has been reported that employers in Qatar are required to provide accommodation and food benefits in accordance with local legal requirements, ensuring essential support for employees' living needs.