Ramadan has once again arrived in Qatar, and across the country banks, government offices, hospitals, malls, souqs, and transport services are operating on revised schedules to observe the Holy Month. If you are planning your daily commute, hospital visit, shopping trip, or banking errand, here is your complete guide to Ramadan 2026 timings in Qatar.
Doha Metro and Lusail Tram
Public transportation continues to operate with extended late night services.
Doha Metro
Saturday to Thursday: 5:30 am to 1:30 am
Friday: 9:30 am to 1:30 am
Lusail Tram
Saturday to Thursday: 5:30 am to 2 am
Friday: 2:30 pm to 2 am
Government Services and Offices
Ministry of Interior
General Directorate of Passports and Nationality and Travel Documents Department
Sunday to Thursday: 8 am to 1 pm
Driver Licensing Sections at Driving Schools
Sunday to Thursday: 6 am to 11 am
Technical Inspection Sections
Sunday to Thursday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
Traffic Headquarters in Madinat Khalifa and external services in Al Maamoura
Sunday to Thursday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
Vehicle Plate Manufacturing Section in Ain Khaled
Saturday: 8 am to 12 pm
Vehicle Plate Manufacturing in Al Egda, Al Wukair, Al Mazroua
Sunday to Thursday: 8 am to 1 pm
External Services Section all other branches
Sunday to Thursday: 8 am to 1 pm
Security Departments and Traffic Investigations operate 24 hours a day.
Public Prosecution
Public Services Building
Sunday to Thursday: 9 am to 2 pm and 9 pm to 1 am
Friday and Saturday: 9 pm to 1 am
Hamad International Airport Prosecution for executing judgments and checks
24 hours
Residence Affairs Prosecution
Sunday to Thursday: 9 am to 2 pm and 9 pm to 1 am
Ministry of Public Health
Births and Deaths Committee: 9 am to 1:30 pm
Death Registration Unit: 9 am to 5 pm
Medical Commission Department: 9 am to 5 pm
Department of Medical Relations and Treatment Abroad: 9 am to 1 pm
Unified Healthcare Contact Centre 16000: 24 hours
Ministry of Commerce and Industry Headquarters and Single Window in Lusail
Morning: 9 am to 1 pm
Evening: 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Government Healthcare
Hamad Medical Corporation
Emergency, inpatient services and Pediatric Emergency Centres operate 24 hours.
Outpatient Department Clinics via 16000
Sunday to Thursday: 8 am to 1 pm
Urgent Consultation Service via 16000
Sunday to Thursday: 8 am to 1 pm
Mental Health Helpline via 16000
Saturday to Thursday: 8 am to 1 pm
Pharmacy Medication Delivery via 16000
Sunday to Thursday: 8 am to 1 pm
Bone and Joint Center
Sunday to Thursday: 8 am to 3 pm
Qatar National Blood Donor Centre
Sunday to Thursday: 8 am to 1 pm and 6 pm to 12 am
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 6 pm to 12 am
Therapeutic Dietetics and Nutrition Services via 16060
Sunday to Thursday: 8 am to 1 pm
Primary Health Care Corporation
Most listed health centers operate family medicine and support services from 9 am to 12 am. Dental services generally run from 9 am to 2 pm and 7 pm to 12 am, with specific variations across centers.
Emergency services are available 24 hours at selected centers including Al Ruwais, Umm Slal, Muaither, Al Mashaf, Al Sadd, Leabaib, Al Wajbah and Al Thumama for adults and children, and selected adult only centers.
Community Call Center 16000 provides medical consultations 24 hours daily.
Other Government Hospitals
Women’s Wellness and Research Center: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Al Wakra Hospital: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Al Khor Hospital: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
The Cuban Hospital: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Sidra Medicine outpatient and pharmacy: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Sidra inpatient and emergency services operate 24 hours.
Private Hospitals and Clinics
Major private facilities including Doha Clinic Hospital, Aster Hospital, Al Emadi Hospital and The View Hospital are operating split morning and evening hours, with emergency departments functioning 24 hours. Many clinics remain closed on Fridays during daytime but reopen at night.
Banks in Qatar
Qatar Central Bank
Financial institutions operate from 9 am to 2 pm.
Major Banks
Retail and mall branches of leading banks including Qatar National Bank, Qatar Islamic Bank, Commercial Bank, Doha Bank and Dukhan Bank typically operate:
Sunday to Thursday: 9 am to 2 pm
Mall branches: 10 am to 3 pm and 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Friday: Evening hours only in malls
Some corporate branches follow morning schedules only. Selected e branches operate 24 hours.
FAHES Vehicle Inspection
Al Mazrouaah, Wadi Al Banat, Mesaimeer, Al Wakra, Al Shahaniya, Al Egda, Al Wukair and Industrial Area
Sunday to Thursday: 8 am to 4:30 pm with registration closing 15 minutes before closing time
Saturday hours vary by location. Certain stations accept online bookings only.
Qatar Museums and Cultural Institutions
Museums and galleries operate:
Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 2 pm and 8 pm to 12 am
Friday: 8 pm to 12 am
National Museum of Qatar and 3 2 1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum are closed on Tuesdays.
Museum of Islamic Art is closed on Wednesdays.
Mathaf Arab Museum of Modern Art is closed on Mondays.
Qatar National Library
Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Friday: Closed
Schools and Kindergartens
Administration and school staff working hours are from 9 am to 1 pm during Ramadan.
Souqs, Shopping Malls and Stores
Most malls operate split schedules during the first half of Ramadan, typically:
Saturday to Thursday: 10 am to 3 pm and 7 pm to 12 am or later
Friday: Afternoon or evening opening only
In the second half of Ramadan, many malls extend operations until 1 am or 2 am. Hypermarkets usually open from 8 am or 9 am until midnight or 1 am, with closures during Friday prayer from 11 am to 12:30 pm in select locations.
Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakra stores open 8 am to 12 pm and resume from Iftar to midnight, while restaurants operate from Iftar until Sohour.
Hypermarkets and Supermarkets
Major chains including Rawabi, LuLu, Safari, Paris Hypermarket, Monoprix and others operate from early morning until 1 am. Several branches operate 24 hours, especially in busy residential areas.
Veterinary Clinics
Most veterinary clinics operate split hours with morning and late night sessions. Canadian Vet Hospital operates 24 hours, while others typically open from late morning to afternoon and reopen at night until midnight or later.
Ramadan in Qatar brings a calm daytime pace and vibrant evenings filled with prayer, family gatherings, and late night outings. Make sure to check specific branch timings before heading out, as hours may vary slightly by location.
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