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Holidays in Yemen 2024

There are 16 public holidays in Yemen in 2024, one of which falls on the weekend: Friday and Saturday.

Eid al-Fitr
This is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide celebrating the end of a month of fasting. The holiday falls on the first day of Syawal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. The holiday lasts five days from April 8 to April 11, 2024.

Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2024, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.

Unity Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Yemen, observed on November 22, 2024. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of South Yemen's independence from the United Kingdom in 1967.

Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, is an important Muslim festival. The holiday lasts five days from June 16 to June 20, 2024, and it honors the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.

Islamic New Year
Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year, and it is observed on the first day of the month of Muharram, which is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It falls on July 7, 2024.

The Prophet's Birthday
The holiday, observed on September 16, 2024, commemorates the birthday of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, an Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam. Muhammad was born around 570 AD in Mecca and was a deeply spiritual man spending time in meditation.

Revolution Day
Revolution Day is a public holiday in Yemen, observed on September 26, 2024. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of when the Yemen Arab Republic is established in 1962.

Liberation Day
Liberation Day is a public holiday in Yemen, observed on October 14, 2024. The holiday commemorates the start of the armed resistance against the British troops in South Yemen on October 14, 1963.

Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Yemen, observed on November 30, 2024. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of South Yemen's independence from the United Kingdom in 1967.

The following is the list of public holidays in Yemen 2024.

HolidayDateWeekdayNote
Eid al-Fitr HolidayApr 08, 2024MondayPublic Holiday
Eid al-FitrApr 09, 2024TuesdayPublic Holiday
Eid al-Fitr HolidayApr 10, 2024WednesdayPublic Holiday
Eid al-Fitr HolidayApr 11, 2024ThursdayPublic Holiday
Labour dayMay 01, 2024WednesdayPublic Holiday
Unity DayMay 22, 2024WednesdayPublic Holiday
Eid al-Adha HolidayJun 16, 2024SundayPublic Holiday
Eid al-AdhaJun 17, 2024MondayPublic Holiday
Eid al-Adha HolidayJun 18, 2024TuesdayPublic Holiday
Eid al-Adha HolidayJun 19, 2024WednesdayPublic Holiday
Eid al-Adha HolidayJun 20, 2024ThursdayPublic Holiday
Islamic New YearJul 07, 2024SundayPublic Holiday
The Prophet's BirthdaySep 16, 2024MondayPublic Holiday
Revolution DaySep 26, 2024ThursdayPublic Holiday
Liberation DayOct 14, 2024MondayPublic Holiday
Independence DayNov 30, 2024SaturdayPublic Holiday

Please also check the working days in Yemen in 2024.

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