Public Holidays in Yemen 2026
22 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Yemen's public holiday calendar is dominated by extended Eid breaks and three major national anniversaries.
Yemen Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Period Begins Moon |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Eve Moon |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 24 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day |
| May 2 | Saturday | May Day Holiday Observed |
| May 22 | Friday | Unity Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Unity Day Holiday Observed |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Eve Moon |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 30 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 31 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year Moon |
| Sep 26 | Saturday | Revolution Day |
| Oct 14 | Wednesday | Liberation Day |
| Nov 30 | Monday | Independence Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates and closure periods are provisional and can differ by governing authority.
Extended Eid Periods 2026
Published 2026 calendars show unusually long public-holiday periods around both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Holiday Rules in Yemen
Islamic dates are lunar and operational practice can differ because of Yemen's fragmented political and security environment.
Yemen Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Unity Day is 22 May.
- Revolution Day is 26 September.
- Liberation Day is 14 October.
- Eid closures can span many days.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Yemen Independence Day?
30 November.
Why is the Eid period so long?
Published calendars include multiple days before and after the core festival date.
Why are 2027 dates provisional?
They depend on the lunar calendar and local authority decisions.
Can real-world closures differ?
Yes, because administrative control varies by region.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Yemeni government legal text defines Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, 22 May, 26 September, 14 October, 30 November and 1 May as official holidays and sets substitution rules.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source status: official Yemeni legislation defines the national holiday framework and substitution rule. Hijri-based dates are Gregorian conversions and remain subject to the competent authority’s announcement.