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Private corporate headquarters, international firms, and professional service offices.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Standard office hours today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Thursday
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Thursday, September 17
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Today's schedule
Banks
Commercial bank branches, Islamic financial institutions, and exchange houses.
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Open nowGovernment
Ministries, public service centers, municipal offices, and official administrative bodies.
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Open nowRetail
Shopping malls, traditional souks, supermarkets, and boutique retail outlets.
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Open nowDining
Restaurants, cafes, food courts, and local dining venues across Doha.
9:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Private corporate headquarters, international firms, and professional service offices. Standard Sunday-through-Thursday corporate schedule.
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Thursday, Sep 17
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Before you make contact
Local business 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.