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Amiri Diwan announces National Day Holiday

Published: 16 Dec 2025 - 04:48 pm | Last Updated: 16 Dec 2025 - 04:51 pm
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Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of the State of Qatar's National Day, observed on December 18, the Amiri Diwan announced on Tuesday that Thursday, December 18, 2025 will be an official holiday.

It added that employees will resume their work on Sunday, December 21, 2025

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