Official Holiday: Banks closed on March 1

Qatar Central Bank has announced that Sunday (March 1) will be an official holiday for banks and financial institutions under its jurisdiction.

Some banks, however, will have open branches:

Qatar National Bank

QNB branches at all malls will be open from 9 am – 2 pm and 3:30 pm – 9 pm.

Doha International Mall (Open 24 hours).

For more information, call 4440 7777.

Commercial Bank of Qatar

CBQ branches at all malls will be open from 9 am – 2 pm and 4 pm – 9 pm.

For more information, call 4449 0000.

Doha Bank

Doha Bank will be open at all malls.

City Center Branch 9 am – 9 pm

The Gate Mall Branch 9 am – 9 pm

Royal Plaza Branch 9 am – 1 pm and 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Lulu Branches 9 am – 1 pm and 5 pm – 9 pm

For more information, call 4445 6000.

Reason for closure

The closure of banks, exchange outlets, investment companies and financing firms on that date comes in line with Cabinet Decision No. 33 of 2009.

The decision stipulates that the first Sunday of March every year shall be an official holiday for all banks and financial institutions in Qatar.