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2026 Yemen Holidays

See public holidays in Yemen for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

26

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

9 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

July 7th Anniversary

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About Yemen holidays in 2026

In 2026, Yemen observes a variety of religious and national holidays. The calendar includes significant Islamic observances such as Isra and Mi'raj, the start of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Muharram, and The Prophet's Birthday. National holidays marking key historical events like Unity Day, Revolution Day, Liberation Day, and Independence Day are also observed. The year also includes astronomical events like the March Equinox, June Solstice, September Equinox, and December Solstice.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 16, 2026FridayIsra and Mi'raj
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 18, 2026WednesdayEid al-Fitr holiday
March 19, 2026ThursdayEid al-Fitr Eve
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayEid al-Fitr holiday
March 22, 2026SundayEid al-Fitr holiday
May 1, 2026FridayMay Day
May 2, 2026SaturdayDay off for May Day
May 22, 2026FridayUnity Day
May 24, 2026SundayDay off for Unity Day
May 26, 2026TuesdayEid al-Adha Eve
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
May 28, 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha holiday
May 29, 2026FridayEid al-Adha holiday
May 30, 2026SaturdayEid al-Adha holiday
June 17, 2026WednesdayMuharram
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
July 7, 2026TuesdayJuly 7th Anniversary
August 26, 2026WednesdayThe Prophet's Birthday
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
September 26, 2026SaturdayRevolution Day
October 14, 2026WednesdayLiberation Day
November 30, 2026MondayIndependence Day
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice

Planning around Yemen holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays are tied to the Islamic lunar calendar, so their dates shift annually.
  • Several holidays have extended observance periods, often including eve days and additional days off.
  • Check the specific year for exact dates as lunar calendar observations can vary.
  • Astronomical events are included but are not typically public holidays.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Yemen's holiday calendar in 2026 is heavily concentrated in the spring months, particularly May, which features a cluster of religious and national observances. This period includes extended celebrations for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, alongside national holidays like Unity Day.

The year begins and ends with fewer holidays, with January and February each having a single observance. The middle of the year sees a moderate distribution of holidays, including Islamic events and national commemorations in June, July, August, and September.

The latter part of the year is relatively sparse, with most national holidays occurring in the first half. The calendar includes several astronomical events, which are noted but do not typically represent public holidays.

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