December 18, 2008
By fieryangelinthesky •
Is it true that December 18, 2008 a public holiday? I heard this was published in a newspaper? Is there any link to this news?
Thanks in advance!
Is it true that December 18, 2008 a public holiday? I heard this was published in a newspaper? Is there any link to this news?
Thanks in advance!
lolz RIFAT.. you're the only one who disagrees that 18th December is a holiday.. perhaps you should read more.. ^_^
just checked the site of MOI: Dec 18 is a public holiday.
http://www.moi.gov.qa/site/english/aboutQatar/index.html#13
Of course it is true and I am sure about it.. I have been in Qatar since 1979.. In fact I landed on 3rd September 1979 which was a national holiday day.. Qatar's independence day.. This continued till 3rd September 2006 which was the last time we got a holiday on that day.. Last year, they changed it from 3rd September to 18th December.. As far as I think, 3rd September was the day when Qatar got independence from the British where as December 18th is the day when the royal Al-Thani family into power.. I could be wrong with the actual reason for the change but I am definitely sure about the change of dates.
As per Qatar Labour law 3rd September (National Day or Independence Day) was a public holiday and even though they changed the date to 18th December it is still a public holiday. It does not mean that all private companies will be closed but they should provide a day off or over time to compensate if someone is working.
ok
i wont go tommorow to work
18th Dec is thursday so long weekend boss.....
Yes it is absolutely true and there is no lying about it...lol
Yes december 18 is holiday, this has been introduced since 2007
Yes, its a national holiday actually..! Qatar celebrates its Independence Day on tht date. It was September 3rd till about last year... dont know de exact reason y dey shifted de date 2 18th Dec. Anywayz, it still remains a holiday. But not sure, if every private company needs 2 follow it. So, if ur company is a private now... and doesnt giv u the day off... Ouch...!!
Yes, 18th December is the National Day of Qatar. Till last year it was on 3rd September and it is a holidy.
yup
its Qatar national day
Yes, Independence Day, I was informed. One of the few public holidays in Qatar - that's why I know.
as per my infor that is true !!!!