Qatar returns to full normal operations today as government ministries, financial institutions, healthcare facilities, courts, and educational institutions all resume regular activities following the Eid Al-Fitr holiday.
The Council of Ministers Secretariat General confirmed that all ministries, government entities, and public bodies and institutions will revert to standard in-office arrangements, bringing to an end the remote work provisions announced on March 8, 2026.
Qatar Central Bank (QCB) separately confirmed the same effective date for all financial institutions operating in the country, making the announcement via its official X platform.
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) declared the resumption of normal operations across all its medical facilities and clinics.
The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) resumed receiving litigants' applications at service halls across courts nationwide. Application hours vary by location.
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the gradual resumption of in-person classes across educational institutions, with full in-person attendance for all students in schools and kindergartens set to resume next Sunday. The decision, the ministry said, forms part of a phased plan covering all educational levels. In-person care for children, along with the return of administrative and teaching staff at nurseries, beginning today.
For kindergartens and public and private schools, students continue remote learning through Thursday, March 26, with administrative and teaching staff back in schools from today to ensure full readiness ahead of Sunday's return. Public school schedules during the remote learning period run from 9am to 12:35pm, comprising five 35-minute periods with two breaks for breakfast and prayer. Private schools have been granted scheduling flexibility, provided classes begin at 9am and the school day does not exceed five hours.
At the higher education level, the ministry confirmed the resumption of in-person classes at universities and other higher education institutions in accordance with each institution's approved schedule, a measure that also extends to private educational and training centres.
The ministry urged students and staff to follow updates through official channels and adhere to safety and security guidelines to ensure a stable learning environment.
Qatar University confirmed the resumption of in-person classes and on-campus work for students, faculty, and administrative staff, citing directives from the competent authorities on the return to normal workplace operations. The university called on its community to comply with attendance schedules, official working hours, and applicable regulations.
