Ministry announces summer timings for public schools; effective 3 May - 3 June 2026

Qatar school timings

On 27 April 2026, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the summer timetable for public schools in Qatar applicable from 3 May to 3 June 2026.

Summer school hours for public schools:

Kindergarten (Kindergarten and Pre-K):

Sunday to Thursday: 7 am to 12 pm

Primary Stage:

Sunday to Thursday: 7 am to 12:30 pm

Preparatory Stage:

School starts: Daily at 7 am

School ends:

Sunday to Wednesday: 12:45 pm
Thursday: 12:30 pm

Secondary Stage:

Sunday to Thursday: 7 am to 12:45 pm

Summertime working hours for administrative and teaching staff in government schools:

Sunday to Thursday: 7 am to 1:15 pm