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Qatar National Day 2026

Qatar's national day, 18 December, marks the 1878 unification and is celebrated at Darb Al Saai, the Doha Corniche, Katara and Mall of Qatar.

Red fireworks over Doha bay with dhows on the water on Qatar National Day 2017
Photo from an earlier edition.
Photo: Kumarancs, CC BY-SA 4.0

About

Visit Qatar says the day falls every year on 18 December, also called Founder's Day, and commemorates the country's unification in 1878.

Its listed celebration spots are Darb Al Saai, Doha Corniche, Katara Cultural Village and Mall of Qatar. The page prints no programme or schedule and links to the wider events list.

Details

Date
18 Dec 2026
Date note
The date is fixed every year; the page prints no programme for 2026.
Venue
Darb Al Saai, Doha Corniche, Katara and Mall of Qatar
Where
Doha, Qatar
Organiser
State of Qatar
Status
Confirmed
Dates checked Official page
18 Dec 2026
Darb Al Saai, Doha Corniche, Katara and Mall of Qatar

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