The Ministry of Labour in Qatar has specified the maximum allowable working hours during the holy month of Ramadan, according to a recent announcement. “In light of the arrival of Ramadan, Article (73) of the Labour Law states that the maximum working hours during Ramadan are 36 hours per week and 6 hours per day,” the ministry said on its The Ministry of Labour announced the working hours for Ramadan 2025 in the private sector on 27 February 2025, via its official X (formerly Twitter) account. During the holy month, private sector institutions will operate for a maximum of 36 hours per week and 6 hours per day, in accordance with the Labour Law. During Ramadan, working hours are reduced to 36 hours per week or 6 hours per day. Employees are entitled to at least one day off per week, typically on Fridays. No employee should work more than two consecutive Fridays. Qatar Labour Law on Working Hours. As per Article 73 of Qatar Labour Law, the maximum limit of the regular working hours shall be forty-eight (48) hours per week and eight hours per day. This shall be the case during all months of the year, except during the Holy month of Ramadan, where the maximum working hours shall be thirty-six (36) hours During Ramadan each year, the working hours for private sector employees are reduced to six hours per day, totaling 36 hours per week. As specified in Article 73 of Qatar's Labour Law, Law No. 14 of 2004: "The maximum ordinary working hours shall be forty-eight hours per week, at the rate of eight hours per day throughout all months of the year It said that as per the labour law, the fixed working hours will be set at 36 hours per week and a maximum of 6 hours per day. Read Also Things to do this weekend in Qatar (February 27- March 1, 2025) The Ministry announced on their official Twitter handle that the provision of Article 73 of the Labour law states that the maximum working hours during the holy month of Ramadan in the private sector are 36hrs/wk, six hours per day. “In light of the arrival of Ramadan, Article (73) of the Labour Law states that the maximum working hours during Ramadan are 36 hours per week and 6 hours per day,” the ministry During Ramadan, working hours are reduced to 36 hours per week or six hours per day. Employees are entitled to at least one day off per week, normally being Friday. Employees must not work on more than two successive Fridays. The Ministry announced on their official Twitter handle that the provision of Article 73 of the Labour law states that the maximum working hours during the holy month of Ramadan in the private The Cabinet of Qatar has officially announced the working hours for the government sector during Ramadan 2025, aligning with recommendations from the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau. Key Highlights: Work Hours: Civil servants will work a 5-hour day, from 9 AM to 2 PM. First half of Ramadan. General mall hours. Saturday to Thursday: 10 am - 3 pm, 7:30 pm - 12 am; Friday: 1 pm - 12 am; Food & beverage: Iftar to 1 am ; Second half of Ramadan. General mall hours: 10 am - 12 am ; Food & beverage: Iftar to 12 am ; Mall of Qatar First half of Ramadan. General mall hours. Saturday to Thursday: 10 am - 4 pm, 7:30 pm During the holy month of Ramadan, Qatar, like other countries in the GCC and MENA, adjusts working hours to accommodate the spiritual and physical needs of those observing the fast. This blog is an overview of the anticipated working hours for both the public and private sectors during Ramadan 2025. Public sector working hours The Cabinet announced working hours for the Holy Month of Ramadan, following recommendations from the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau.The General Secretariat of the During Ramadan each year, the working hours for private sector employees are reduced to six hours per day, totaling 36 hours per week. As specified in Article 73 of Qatar's Labour Law, Law No. 14 of 2004: "The maximum ordinary working hours shall be forty-eight hours per week, at the rate of eight hours per day throughout all months of the year Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on Thursday the official working hours for its departments that provide services to the public during the holy month of Ramadan. • General Qatar’s Cabinet has set the official working hours for government employees during Ramadan, following recommendations from the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau. Public sector employees will work five hours a day, from 9 AM to 2 PM. Employees can adjust their start time up to 10 AM Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health announced today the official working hours in the healthcare sector during the holy month of Ramadan, taking into account the special nature of the month. Doha, Qatar: FAHES announced its working hours for the Holy Month of Ramadan. Read Also Old Doha Port to host a series of events during Ram Official Working Hours & Rest Periods in Qatar Working Hours. The maximum ordinary working hours is 44 hours/week or 8 hours/day except for the month of Ramadan, when the maximum working hours is 36 hours/month or 6 hours/day. The time spent by the worker in going to and from the workplace and residence is not part of the working hours
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