Eid Al-Adha Days off?

irish_ken
By irish_ken

It's my first year in Doha and I'm not sure what days we get off for Eid Al-Adha.

Can anybody tell me which days this year, private sector workers, get off for Eid?

I want to get away for the long weekend but I can't book flights until I know for certain.

Thanks,

By irish_ken• 18 Sep 2012 22:42
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irish_ken

I agree that is the case in reality. However, Qatari Labour law (Law 14) does make specific provision for Eid Al-Adha holidays.

For private sectors workings it states that you should get 3 working days off. If your manager insists on you working those days, then you are entitled to 150% of your salary for those days.

I don't want to resight labour law, as these laws are not always adhered to.

I just want to know which 3 days this will be this year if your manager just so happens to be a really nice guy and gives you the days off as per the 3 day requirement.

By fubar• 18 Sep 2012 22:34
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fubar

Some people won't get any days off (workers in shops, domestic workers, taxi drivers etc). Some people will get 1 or 2 days off. Some people will get 10 days off.

It just depends who you are and whether your manager likes you.

There is no hard and fast rule about who will definitely get a certain number of days off.

By irish_ken• 18 Sep 2012 22:21
irish_ken

What is Arafat?

To be clear. It's my first year here and I work in the public sector. I need to know what days I get off. I have heard it is three working days.

Please can somebody confirm the dates.

By ilham72• 18 Sep 2012 22:09
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ilham72

u can fly out 23rd night becoz 24 will be arafat it should be off.u have to be ready for work on 4 th of november.(government employees)private sector wil get only three working days off.i guess

By irish_ken• 18 Sep 2012 22:01
irish_ken

That can't be right. I thought private sector workers only got three working days off.

By Molten Metal• 18 Sep 2012 21:56
Molten Metal

You may wish to fly out on 25th Oct Thurs. and return on 3rd Nov Sat. at max.

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