As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, following the recommendations from the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, Qatar’s Cabinet has announced the working hours for civil servants during this sacred period.
According to the announcement, civil servants will work a 5-hour day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Employees have the option to begin their workday as late as 10 a.m., provided they meet work obligations and complete the required 5 hours.
Remote work is allowed for up to 30 percent of the workforce, with priority given to Qatari mothers and individuals with disabilities, while ensuring that operational needs are met. The Ministry of Public Health will establish specific working hours and schedules tailored to their operational requirements.
In a similar vein, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education has released the official working hours for government schools and kindergartens during Ramadan for the academic year 2024-2025.
For students, the hours in government schools and kindergartens will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., while administrative and teaching staff will work from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. These timings have been chosen to maximize academic benefits for students while also respecting the unique nature of the holy month.
