Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Yemen

dates, names and what's closed

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Yemen's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Yemen

Wednesday 14 OctoberLiberation Day · ثورة 14 أكتوبر المجيدة
Monday 30 NovemberIndependence Day · عيد الجلاء
Friday 5 February 2027Unity Day · اليوم الوطني للجمهورية اليمنية
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · عيد العمال
Sunday 26 September 2027Revolution Day · ثورة 26 سبتمبر المجيدة

All 2026 holidays in Yemen

Thursday 5 FebruaryUnity Day · اليوم الوطني للجمهورية اليمنية
Friday 1 MayLabour Day · عيد العمال
Saturday 26 SeptemberRevolution Day · ثورة 26 سبتمبر المجيدة
Wednesday 14 OctoberLiberation Day · ثورة 14 أكتوبر المجيدة
Monday 30 NovemberIndependence Day · عيد الجلاء

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Yemen

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Yemen?

Liberation Day — Wednesday 14 October.

How many public holidays does Yemen have?

Yemen has 5 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Yemen?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Yemen during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Yemen?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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