National Day (Qatar)

Qatar National Day
Official nameQatar National Day
Observed byQatar
SignificanceNational commemoration of Qatar's unification in 1878
Date18 December
Next time18 December 2026 (2026-12-18)
FrequencyAnnually
Related toJassim bin Mohammed Al Thani

Qatar National Day (Arabic: اليوم الوطني القطري, romanized: Al-Yawm al-Waṭani al-Qatari) is a national commemoration of Qatar's unification in 1878. It is celebrated annually on 18 December and is a national holiday by virtue of Law No. 11 of 2007, issued by the heir apparent and deputy emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. It is also known as Founder's Day.

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