The next scheduled Qatar Stock Exchange closure is Sunday 20 December 2026. Everything on this page comes from the exchange's own calendar: when Qatar Stock Exchange trades, every closure through the end of 2027, and a live open-or-closed check that follows Doha time.
Qatar Stock Exchange trades Sunday to Thursday, the weekend is Friday and Saturday, from 09:30 to 13:15 Doha time (Asia/Qatar), with prices in QAR.
Trading hours
| Session | Local (Doha) |
|---|---|
| Regular session | 09:30-13:15 |
Remaining 2026 closures
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-20 | Sunday |
Qatar Stock Exchange holidays 2027
Qatar Stock Exchange has not yet published its official 2027 calendar. The dates below are projections from statutory holidays and prior years, clearly marked, and this page is updated when the official circular is out.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-02-09 | Tuesday | Qatar National Sports Day (second Tuesday of February) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-03-07 | Sunday | Bank Holiday (first Sunday of March, per QCB / Amiri Decree No. 57 of 2025) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-03-09 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (day 1, moon-dependent) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-03-10 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (day 2, moon-dependent) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-03-11 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (day 3, moon-dependent) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-05-16 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (day 1, moon-dependent) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-05-17 | Monday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (day 2, moon-dependent) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-05-18 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (day 3, moon-dependent) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-12-18 | Saturday | Qatar National Day (falls on Saturday 2027, already the weekend, so no trading-day closure expected) ESTIMATE |
Source: the exchange's official calendar, checked 2026-08-30.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the next QSE holiday?
The next scheduled Qatar Stock Exchange closure is Sunday 20 December 2026.
What time does Qatar Stock Exchange open?
The regular session runs 09:30 to 13:15 Doha time.
Is Qatar Stock Exchange open on weekends?
No. It trades Sunday to Thursday, the weekend is Friday and Saturday.
How many holidays does Qatar Stock Exchange have in 2027?
9 scheduled closures. Dates marked as estimates await the official calendar.
Where do these dates come from?
From official statutory holidays and the exchange's historical pattern; the official 2027 calendar is not yet published, last checked 2026-08-30.