Qatar National Sport Day
Qatar's National Sport Day, on the second Tuesday of February, is a public holiday given over to sport and exercise.
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OrganiserState of Qatar
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked21 October 2026
First held2012
About the day
National Sport Day is held in Qatar on the second Tuesday of February. It was set by Amiri Decree No. 80 of 2011 and was first held in 2012.
It is an official paid public holiday, announced each year by the Amiri Diwan. Ministries, state institutions, schools and companies hold sports and fitness activities, and tens of thousands of people take part.
In 2027 it falls on Tuesday 9 February.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday 9 February 2027 | UAE and Gulf | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Tuesday 8 February 2028 | UAE and Gulf | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Tuesday 13 February 2029 | UAE and Gulf | Set by a fixed rule |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Sportswear and trainers
- Gyms and fitness studios
- Health insurance
- Sports nutrition and drinks
- Cycling retail
- Healthy food and cafes
- Employee wellbeing
- Schools and education
Where this information comes from
- Gulf Times: Amiri Diwan announces National Sports Day holiday
- Gulf Times: Fitness fervour peaks on Sport Day
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