Yemen Public Holidays 2026
Yemen 2026 public holidays — Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha dates & national days.
Weekend Days: Friday & Saturday
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Friday, March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr (3 days) | Religious |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | National |
| 2026-05-22 | Friday, May 22, 2026 | Unification Day | National |
| 2026-05-26 | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (4 days) | Religious |
| 2026-08-25 | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Prophet's Birthday | Religious |
| 2026-09-26 | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Revolution Day | National |
| 2026-10-14 | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Revolution Day (Oct) | National |
| 2026-11-30 | Monday, November 30, 2026 | Independence Day | National |
2026 Holiday Summary
Total public holidays: 9
National holidays: 6
Religious holidays: 3
Weekend days: Friday & Saturday
About Public Holidays in Yemen
Yemen's public holiday calendar includes both national commemorations and Islamic religious observances. Unity Day on 22 May is the most significant national holiday, marking the reunification of North and South Yemen in 1990, while 26 September Revolution Day commemorates the 1962 revolution. Islamic holidays follow the Hijri lunar calendar and include Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, the Prophet's Birthday, and Islamic New Year. The ongoing conflict since 2015 has significantly affected the uniform observance of public holidays across different regions of the country. Yemen's economy depends on agriculture, oil, remittances from expatriates, and fishing, with the standard work week running Sunday through Thursday and the weekend on Friday and Saturday. Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, and the Prophet's Birthday shift dates each year according to the lunar Hijri calendar, with religious authorities announcing official dates based on moon sighting.
Practical Information for Residents and Visitors
- Public holidays are officially declared, though their observance varies by region.
- National holidays include Unity Day, revolution anniversaries, and Islamic holidays.
- Religious holiday dates follow moon sighting confirmation and may shift by one day.
- Travellers and businesses should verify local conditions before planning activities.
Public Holiday Details 2026
See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.
See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.