Qatar announces 11-day holiday for Eid Al Fitr

Doha: Qatari people will enjoy an 11-day holiday in celebration of Eid Al Fitr, according to the Amiri Diwan.

The Amiri Diwan announced on Sunday that the Eid holiday will be as follows: Eid holiday for ministries, other government entities, and public institutions starts on Wednesday 28 Ramadan 1444 AH, corresponding to April 19, 2023, and ends on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Employees are to resume work on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

As for Qatar Central Bank (QCB), banks, and financial institutions working under the supervision of QCB and Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), the Governor of Qatar Central Bank shall specify the start and the end of the holiday. (QNA)