Official Bank Holiday

Sunday 2 March 2014 is an Official Bank Holiday and most of the banks and financial centers including Qatar Financial Center (QFC) will be closed for the day.

However, some banks will be open in a few locations:

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 Qatar National Bank at 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 Commercialbank at 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 Doha Bank at 4445 6000.

If you're wondering why there's even an "Official Bank holiday" here's why:

In 2010, Qatar Central Bank issued a circular to all banks operating in the State of Qatar, proclaiming Sunday 7 March is an official holiday for banks.

The circular to banks is pursuant to the Council of Ministers Decision No 33 of 2009, amending certain provisions of the Decision No 6 of 2008 which set out the various public holidays applicable in the State.

The decision stipulates that the first Sunday of March each year shall be an official holiday for all banks in the State of Qatar.

Source: Marhaba | Photo: Base Formula