Qatar country guide: capital, National Day, and colours (KO)
📍 Qatar
Theme National Day 2026
Qatar is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Doha, the national observance is National Day on 18 December, and the national colours are maroon and white. Qatar National Day marks 18 December 1878, the date associated with Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani's leadership.
Capital and region (KO)
Doha is the capital. Qatar sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Qatar clock. National ceremonies for National Day are centred there.
The national day
The next National Day is Friday, 18 December 2026. Qatar National Day marks 18 December 1878, the date associated with Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani's leadership. Locally it is called Al-Yawm al-Watani. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are maroon and white. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on National Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Qatar?
The capital is Doha.
When is the next National Day?
The next date is Friday, 18 December 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are maroon and white.
What does the national day mark?
Qatar National Day marks 18 December 1878, the date associated with Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani's leadership.
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