Yemen Public Holidays 2026

January

Isra and Mi'raj

Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.

Observance

February

Mon8

Ramadan Start

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

Observance

March

Mon8

Eid al-Fitr holiday

Eid al-Fitr holiday is a public holiday in Yemen

Public Holiday

Tue9

Eid al-Fitr Eve

Eid al-Fitr Eve is a public holiday in Yemen

Public Holiday

Wed10

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

Public Holiday

May

Fri1

May Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Public Holiday

Sat2

Day off for May Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Public Holiday

Fri22

Unity Day

Unity Day is a public holiday in Yemen

Public Holiday

Sun24

Day off for Unity Day

Unity Day is a public holiday in Yemen

Public Holiday

Tue26

Eid al-Adha Eve

Eid al-Adha Eve is a public holiday in Yemen

Public Holiday

Wed27

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

Public Holiday

Thu28