Qatar Central Bank issued a Circular to all banks operating in the State of Qatar proclaiming Sunday, March 7th, 2010 an official holiday for banks. The Circular to banks is pursuant to the Council of Ministers Decision No. (33) of 2009 amending certain provisions of the Decision No. (6) of 2008 which set out the various public holidays applicable in the State. The said Decision stipulates that the first Sunday of March each year shall be an official holiday for all banks operating in the State of Qatar.