Yemen Public Holidays in 2026
Yemen has a total of 23 holidays in 2026. 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.
These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates or sign up for our newsletter to receive regular updates. All updates are automatically added to our API as well.
Our API allows you to specify the State and Region as part of the API requests, thereby limiting the requests to a particular state or city. View the API documentation for a full description of the supported countries, states and regions.
| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Isra and Mi'raj |
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 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. |
| Ramadan Start |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 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 holiday |
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr holiday is a public holiday in Yemen |
| Eid al-Fitr Eve |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Eve is a public holiday in Yemen |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 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. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | March Equinox in Yemen (Sana) |
| Eid al-Fitr holiday |
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr holiday is a public holiday in Yemen |
| May Day |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Day off for May Day |
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Unity Day |
Friday, May 22, 2026 | Unity Day is a public holiday in Yemen |
| Day off for Unity Day |
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Unity Day is a public holiday in Yemen |
| Eid al-Adha Eve |
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Eve is a public holiday in Yemen |
| Eid al-Adha |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 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, May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha holiday is a public holiday in Yemen |
| Muharram |
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | June Solstice in Yemen (Sana) |
| July 7th Anniversary |
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | July 7th Anniversary is a observance in Yemen |
| The Prophet's Birthday |
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | September Equinox in Yemen (Sana) |
| Revolution Day |
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Revolution Day is a public holiday in Yemen |
| Liberation Day |
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Liberation Day is a public holiday in Yemen |
| Independence Day |
Monday, November 30, 2026 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Yemen |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | December Solstice in Yemen (Sana) |
Start using our Holiday API
Use our Holiday data in your applications programmatically. No credit card is required to start.
| Worldwide 2026 Holidays By Months |
|---|
| January 2026 |
| February 2026 |
| March 2026 |
| April 2026 |
| May 2026 |
| June 2026 |
| July 2026 |
| August 2026 |
| September 2026 |
| October 2026 |
| November 2026 |
| December 2026 |