Qatar Confirms Ramadan 2026 Work Hours for Public and Private Sectors

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Government offices to run 9am–2pm, flexible starts allowed, and up to 30% remote work approved during the holy month.

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If you’re working in Qatar, your Ramadan schedule is officially sorted.

The Council of Ministers has announced that government entities will operate five hours per day during Ramadan — from 9am to 2pm.

Yes, shorter days are confirmed.

Public Sector: 9am to 2pm — With Flexibility

Government employees can start as late as 10am, as long as they complete their full five-hour shift and meet work requirements.

There’s also a remote work option. Up to 30 percent of staff can work from home, with priority given to Qatari mothers and people with disabilities — provided operations continue running smoothly.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education will set their own Ramadan schedules based on operational needs.

Private Sector: 6 Hours a Day

Over in the private sector, the Ministry of Labour confirmed that working hours during Ramadan 2026 will not exceed six hours per day or 36 hours per week.

The announcement was shared via the ministry’s official account on X (formerly Twitter) and follows Qatar’s Labour Law.

Ramadan Mode Activated

So whether you’re clocking in at a ministry office or a private company, expect lighter workdays throughout the holy month.

Shorter hours, flexible starts, and remote options for some — Ramadan in Qatar just got a little more manageable.

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