Celebrate Qatar National Day 2025 Events

After three years, Qatar National Day 2025 returns with grand celebrations, bringing the nation together to honor its heritage, unity, and progress through vibrant parades, thrilling airshows, cultural performances, and family-friendly festivities across Doha and beyond.

1. Darb Al Saai
December 10 to 20
Location: Umm Salal Mohammed
The main heritage hub for a national festival held annually where traditional performances, heritage exhibits, family activities, and authentic Qatari food celebrate national culture.

2. Qatar National Day Parade 2025
December 18
Location: Doha, Corniche
Features traditional performances, and impressive military displays celebrating Qatar’s heritage, unity, and progress. Seats are First-Come, First-Served.

3. Qatar National Day Airshow 2024

December 18

Location: Lusail Boulevard
Showcases precision flyovers, coordinated formations, and patriotic aerial displays celebrating national pride.

4. Qatar National Day Festivities
December 18
Location: The Pearl Island & Gewan Island
Hosts lively waterfront celebrations, live music, family activities, and festive dining by the water.

5. Qatar National Day Voyage: Sunset Cruise
December 18
Location: Box Park, Old Doha Port
Enjoy a scenic sunset cruise with views of Doha’s skyline, live music, refreshments, and a festive atmosphere celebrating the nation’s special day by 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM sunset cruise and the 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM night cruise.

6. Celebrate at Msheireb Downtown Doha 
December 18
Location: Msheireb Downtown Doha
Features citywide interactive installations, live shows, and modern celebrations of Qatari culture.

7. Celebrate at Old Doha Port
December 18
Location: Old Doha Port
Offers traditional dhow displays, cultural performances, and family activities by the waterfront.

8. Celebrate at Qatar National Day Run 2025
December 18 (Mixed Event) and December 19 (Ladies Only Race)
Locations: EC MTB Trail and Oxygen Park
Expect a festive running event with cheering crowds, music, fitness challenges, and a fun, energetic atmosphere for all participants by registering in the app of Qatar Sports for All.

9. Katara 15th Traditional Dhow Festival
November 27 to December 18
Location: South Area of Katara Beach, Building 22
To celebrate Qatar’s maritime heritage with traditional dhow displays, sailing races, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities along the waterfront.

10. National Day Balloon Drop
December 18 to 20
Location: Angry Birds World
A festive event where thousands of colorful balloons are released to celebrate Qatar National Day, creating a vibrant and joyful spectacle at the theme park of Angry Birds World.

11. Qatar Balloon Festival
December 11 to 20
Location: Al Bidda Park
Visitors can enjoy hot-air balloon rides, live entertainment, food stalls, family games, hot-air balloon night glow and lantern festival, kite building workshops for all ages and more family fun.

12. Doha Tattoo Festival 2025
December 16 to 20
Location: Katara Cultural Village
This year showcases military music and marching, live tattoo sessions, artist exhibitions, workshops, and interactive experiences for enthusiasts and visitors.

13. National Day Fair: Taste Local Flavors
December 18
Location: Heenat Salma Farm
Visitors can enjoy farm tours, interactive workshops, traditional Qatari activities, family games, food stalls, and live cultural performances in a festive outdoor setting.

14. Fifa Arab Cup 2025 Final Match
December 18
Location: Lusail Stadium
Expect the final match with fan chants, halftime shows, and thrilling goals, alongside fireworks, cultural performances, interactive fan zones, and festive activities for all ages.