Yemen has a total of 20 holidays in 2023. 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
Isra and Mi'raj
Saturday, February 18, 2023 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
Monday, March 20, 2023 March Equinox in Yemen (Sana)
Ramadan Start
Thursday, March 23, 2023 Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Fitr Eve
Thursday, April 20, 2023 Eid al-Fitr Eve is a public holiday in Yemen
Eid al-Fitr
Friday, April 21, 2023 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
Saturday, April 22, 2023 Eid al-Fitr holiday is a public holiday in Yemen
May Day
Monday, May 1, 2023 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Unity Day
Monday, May 22, 2023 Unity Day is a public holiday in Yemen
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 June Solstice in Yemen (Sana)
Eid al-Adha Eve
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Eid al-Adha Eve is a public holiday in Yemen
Eid al-Adha
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 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
Thursday, June 29, 2023 Eid al-Adha holiday is a public holiday in Yemen
July 7th Anniversary
Friday, July 7, 2023 July 7th Anniversary is a observance in Yemen
Muharram
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
September Equinox
Saturday, September 23, 2023 September Equinox in Yemen (Sana)
Revolution Day
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Revolution Day is a public holiday in Yemen
The Prophet's Birthday
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Liberation Day
Saturday, October 14, 2023 Liberation Day is a public holiday in Yemen
Independence Day
Thursday, November 30, 2023 Independence Day is a public holiday in Yemen
December Solstice
Friday, December 22, 2023 December Solstice in Yemen (Sana)
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