Yemen has a total of 20 holidays in 2021. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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Holiday | Date | Details |
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Isra and Mi'raj |
Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 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. |
March Equinox |
Saturday, March 20, 2021 | March Equinox in Yemen (Sana) |
May Day |
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
Eid al-Fitr holiday |
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | Eid al-Fitr holiday is a public holiday in Yemen |
Eid al-Fitr Eve |
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | Eid al-Fitr Eve is a public holiday in Yemen |
Eid al-Fitr |
Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 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. |
Eid al-Fitr holiday |
Friday, May 14, 2021 | Eid al-Fitr holiday is a public holiday in Yemen |
Unity Day |
Saturday, May 22, 2021 | Unity Day is a public holiday in Yemen |
June Solstice |
Monday, June 21, 2021 | June Solstice in Yemen (Sana) |
July 7th Anniversary |
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | July 7th Anniversary is a observance in Yemen |
Eid al-Adha Eve |
Monday, July 19, 2021 | Eid al-Adha Eve is a public holiday in Yemen |
Eid al-Adha |
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | 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. |
Eid al-Adha holiday |
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | Eid al-Adha holiday is a public holiday in Yemen |
Muharram |
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | September Equinox in Yemen (Sana) |
Revolution Day |
Sunday, September 26, 2021 | Revolution Day is a public holiday in Yemen |
Liberation Day |
Thursday, October 14, 2021 | Liberation Day is a public holiday in Yemen |
The Prophet's Birthday |
Monday, October 18, 2021 | Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
Independence Day |
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Yemen |
December Solstice |
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | December Solstice in Yemen (Sana) |
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