Qatar Eid Al-Adha Holiday 2026-Full Schedule for Private Sector, Government & Banks

Private Sector Employees: What Are Your Rights?

If you work in Qatar's private sector, the Ministry of Labour's announcement carries specific legal weight — and it's worth understanding what it means practically.
Full pay is mandatory. The three-day Eid holiday is not optional or at the employer's discretion. Private sector workers are entitled to receive their full regular salary for those three days regardless of whether they work or not.

Working during the holiday triggers overtime entitlements. The Ministry of Labour noted that working during the holiday requires applying the provisions for overtime and allowances stipulated in Article 74 of the Labour Law. This means if your employer asks you to come in during the holiday period, you are legally entitled to overtime compensation — not just your normal daily wage. Employees should be aware of this right and employers are obligated to apply it.

What does Article 74 of Qatar's Labour Law say?

Under this provision, workers who are required to work on official public holidays must receive their normal wage plus an additional allowance of no less than 150% of their basic wage for those hours. In straightforward terms: holiday work must be compensated at a premium rate — it cannot simply be treated as a regular working day.

If you believe your employer is not following these rules, you can file a complaint through the Ministry of Labour's online portal or contact the Labour Dispute Settlement Department.