Festivals & events in Qatar - Satu Koneksi Hotel

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Festivals, sport, trade fairs and culture

aroundNov2026

🏆 Sport around Nov-Dec 2026

Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix

📍 Doha (Lusail)

F1 night race at Lusail.

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18Dec2026

🎭 Culture 18 Dec 2026

Qatar National Day (18 December)

📍 Doha

Parade on the Corniche and fireworks.

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aroundMar2027

🏆 Sport around Mar-Apr 2027

MotoGP Qatar

📍 Doha (Lusail)

MotoGP night race at Lusail.

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aroundNov2027

🏆 Sport around Nov-Dec 2027

Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix

📍 Doha (Lusail)

F1 night race at Lusail.

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18Dec2027

🎭 Culture 18 Dec 2027

Qatar National Day (18 December)

📍 Doha

Parade on the Corniche and fireworks.

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Public holidays in Qatar (next 12 months)

Banks, offices and some shops close; domestic flights, trains and hotels are busier around these days.

Date	Holiday
18 Dec 2026	Qatar National Day
9 Feb 2027	National Sports Day
9-11 Mar 2027	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
16-18 May 2027	Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Dates marked “around” change every year - always check the official site before you book. Live alerts come from GDACS (the UN/EU disaster alert system), Reuters headlines and the official holiday tables, and are checked automatically several times a day. Satu Koneksi Hotel is not responsible for third-party websites.