Looking for Qatar’s business and service timings during Eid Al Fitr 2026? Whether you’re planning errands, shopping trips, or medical visits, we’ve compiled all the official Eid holiday timings in Qatar to help you stay prepared.

From hospitals and banks to malls, here’s everything you need to know.

Note: Timings may change. It’s always best to contact establishments directly for confirmation.

Healthcare Services in Qatar During Eid 2026

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)

• Emergency services: 24/7 throughout Eid
• Pediatric Emergency Centers: 24/7 (for children up to 14 years)
• Ambulance services: 24/7
• Nesma’ak (16060): 24/7

Closures & Adjustments:

• Outpatient clinics: Closed 17–23 March, reopen 24 March
• Urgent Consultation Services: Closed 17–23 March
• Pharmacy Home Delivery: Closed 20–21 March
• Mental Health Helpline: Closed first 3 days of Eid

Limited Services:

• Dietetics & Nutrition: 7 am – 12 pm (17–23 March, except Fri & Sat)
• Al Wakra Hospital: 8 am – 1 pm (closed 19–21 March)

Ministry of Public Health (MOPH)

• 21 PHCC centers: Open during Eid
• Emergency & inpatient services: 24/7
• Blood Donation Center:
  • Ramadan: 8 am – 1 pm and 6 pm – 12 am
  • Eid (Sat–Mon): 9 am – 9 pm
• Unified Healthcare Contact (16000): 24/7

Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC)

• Family medicine: 7 am – 11 pm
• Dental services: 7 am – 10 pm
• Urgent care centers: 24/7
• Call center (16000): 24/7

Special Notes:

• Medication delivery paused on the first day of Eid, resumes on the fourth day
• Specialty clinics: By appointment (7 am – 2 pm and 4 pm – 10 pm)

Banks & Financial Services in Qatar

• Eid holiday: 19 March – 23 March 2026
• Work resumes: 24 March 2026

Important:

• Mall-based bank branches: Open as per mall timings
• ATMs and digital banking: Available 24/7

Government Services

Public Prosecution

• Working hours: 6 pm – 10 pm (first day of Eid to 23 March)
• Airport services: 24 hours

FAHES Vehicle Inspection Timings

• 17–19 March: 8 am – 4:30 pm
• 21 March (Mazroua): 6 am – 6 pm
• 22–23 March: 6 am – 6 pm

Shopping Malls & Hypermarkets in Qatar

General Mall Timings (Eid Period)

• Saturday–Thursday: 10 am – 12 am (some until 2 am)
• Friday: 1 pm – 12 am
• Food and beverage outlets: Up to 2 am
• Hypermarkets: 8 am – 1 am

Popular Malls

Doha Festival City

• Retail: 10 am – 1 am
• Food and beverage: Until 2 am
• Hypermarket: 9 am – 1 am

Mall of Qatar

• Retail: 10 am – 1 am
• Food and beverage: 9 am – 1 am

Place Vendôme Mall

• General: 9 am – 12 am
• Retail: 10 am – 11 pm

Landmark Mall

• Shops and food outlets: 9 am – 12 am

Doha Mall

• 10 am – 10 pm (first to third day of Eid)

Hyatt Plaza

• First day: 2 pm – 12 am
• Second and third day: 10 am – 12 am

Private Healthcare Clinics

Westbay Medicare

• First day: Closed
• Second and third day: 9 am – 5 pm

Al Ahli Hospital

• Clinics: Closed 19–23 March
• Emergency services: 24/7

Veterinary Clinics

• Larche Vet Clinic: 10 am – 9 pm
• Parkview Pet Center: Closed 20–21 March
• Royal Veterinary Center:
  • First day: Closed
  • Second and third day: 4 pm – 6 pm

Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) confirm that the Qatar 1812 KM, part of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), has been rescheduled and will now take place from 22nd to 24th October 2026 at Lusail International Circuit.

Originally scheduled for March, the event was postponed earlier this year following a decision made by FIA WEC, while QMMF and LIC confirmed their respect and support for the decision. The new October date ensures the race will remain on the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship calendar, allowing teams, partners and fans to experience endurance racing at one of the Middle East’s premier motorsport venues later in the season. Additionally LIC will play a pivotal role as it will be hosting the penultimate race of the season creating a more dramatic environment for leading teams.

The Qatar 1812 KM has quickly established itself as a key event on the FIA WEC calendar since Qatar joined the championship in 2024. As one of the world’s leading endurance racing series, the FIA WEC brings together some of the most prestigious automotive manufacturers to compete in long distance races that test speed, strategy and mechanical resilience.

Entering its 14th season, the championship continues to showcase a remarkable level of global competition. In 2026, 14 major manufacturers with 35 full season entries including 17 Hypercars and 18 LMGT3 cars will be represented, including Alpine, Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Ferrari, Genesis, Peugeot and Toyota in the premier Hypercar class, alongside leading GT manufacturers such as Corvette, Ford, Lexus, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche in LMGT3. Together, these brands create one of the most diverse and competitive grids in international motorsport.

The championship’s endurance format, where teams of up to three drivers share a single car over races lasting several hours, combines engineering excellence with strategic precision. From hybrid prototype Hypercars to production based LMGT3 machines, the FIA WEC continues to highlight innovation, sustainability and technological development at the highest level of motorsport.

All previously purchased tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled event. Ticket holders seeking additional information may contact [email protected]. Further details regarding the race weekend and spectator activities will be announced in due course.

QMMF and LIC remain committed to supporting the long term growth of the FIA World Endurance Championship in Qatar, reinforcing the nation’s position as a key destination on the global motorsport calendar.

Qatar Tourism has announced that the temporary hotel stay extensions provided to visitors affected by recent travel disruptions will remain in place until 14 March 2026, allowing guests additional time to make the necessary travel arrangements to return to their home destinations.

The temporary measure was introduced to support visitors whose travel plans were disrupted due to exceptional circumstances. Eligible visitors whose flights were cancelled or disrupted since 28 February have been provided with complimentary hotel stay extensions in licensed hotels, including accommodation in the same room category and three daily meals, coordinated between Qatar Tourism and hospitality partners.

Visitors can finalise their travel arrangements by 14 March. Those requiring assistance may contact their hotel concierge, the Qatar Tourism hotline at 106 or the international line at +974 4406 9921.
Source – Qatar Tourism

Qatar Airways has announced that it has transported nearly 300 tons of essential goods to the State of Qatar since the beginning of March, ensuring the continued supply of vital commodities to the country.

In a statement released Thursday, the airline said it had taken the necessary logistical arrangements to secure the arrival of key supplies, including health medicines, baby milk, fresh food products such as meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, medical equipment, and other essential food items.

The airline noted that it has been bringing more than 200 tons of vital imports per day to Doha, operating cargo flights from major global markets across Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, India, Pakistan, and other international regions.

According to the statement, the efforts come amid the continued closure of Qatar’s airspace since February 28, which has posed operational challenges for the aviation sector. Despite these conditions, Qatar Airways said it has remained committed to supporting the country by maintaining the steady flow of essential imports.

The airline added that, after receiving temporary approval from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority for the partial resumption of air traffic through limited and safe air routes, it has resumed operating cargo flights through these designated corridors. These flights aim to support suppliers, traders, and companies by ensuring the consistent delivery of critical goods to the country.

To further strengthen supply operations, Qatar Airways has repurposed part of its fleet of 30 Boeing 777 freighter aircraft to facilitate the efficient and rapid transportation of essential commodities, prioritizing supplies needed by citizens and residents.

The airline emphasized that it will continue to closely monitor the evolving situation and adjust its services and cargo capacity accordingly, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the State of Qatar’s supply chains and national needs.

SOURCE – QNA