Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in Doha
Guide to typical operating hours in Doha, Qatar, covering government offices, banks, private corporate offices, retail malls, and dining establishments.
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Offices
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Monday
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
8:00 AM-5:00 PMPrivate corporate headquarters, international firms, and professional service offices.
MonToday
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard Sunday-through-Thursday corporate schedule.
Tue
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard Sunday-through-Thursday corporate schedule.
Wed
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard Sunday-through-Thursday corporate schedule.
Thu
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard Sunday-through-Thursday corporate schedule.
Fri
Closed
Closed for official weekend.
Sat
Closed
Closed for official weekend.
Sun
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard Sunday-through-Thursday corporate schedule.
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Qatar
Holiday calendar unavailable
A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Sunday-to-Thursday Workweek
Qatar operates on a Sunday through Thursday workweek across government, financial, and private sectors. Friday is the primary holy day, and together with Saturday forms the official two-day weekend.
Ramadan Working Hours
During the holy month of Ramadan, statutory labor law reduces working hours to 6 hours per day (36 hours per week). Government offices and banks shift to special reduced morning shifts, while retail and dining shift heavily to evening hours post-Iftar.
Friday Midday Pause
Friday congregational prayer (Jummah) takes place around noon. Commercial venues, malls, and restaurants generally remain closed on Friday mornings and open between 13:00 and 14:00.
Government Service Centers
Government ministries and Hukoomi service centers open early around 07:00 and close by 14:00. Many routine municipal, visa, and administrative services are accessible 24/7 through government digital portals.
Shopping Malls vs Traditional Souks
Modern shopping malls in West Bay and Lusail operate continuously from 10:00 to 22:00 or 23:00. Traditional marketplaces like Souq Waqif often observe a split schedule, closing during hot afternoon hours (12:00 to 16:00) and reopening in the cool evening.