Long weekends in Yemen, 2026.
Yemen, 2026: 4 long weekends. 2 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 2, for 15 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 28 November to 30 November: 3 days off, no leave needed (Independence Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 5 February to 8 February: 4 days off, take Fri 6 Feb as leave (Unity Day)
- 10 October to 14 October: 5 days off, take Mon 12 Oct and Tue 13 Oct as leave (Liberation Day)
Public holidays in Yemen, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 5 February | Unity Day (اليوم الوطني للجمهورية اليمنية) |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day (عيد العمال) |
| Saturday 26 September | Revolution Day (ثورة 26 سبتمبر المجيدة) |
| Wednesday 14 October | Liberation Day (ثورة 14 أكتوبر المجيدة) |
| Monday 30 November | Independence Day (عيد الجلاء) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Yemen in 2026?
Yemen has 2 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Yemen in 2026?
Unity Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 5 February to 8 February 2026.
How many public holidays does Yemen have in 2026?
Yemen has 5 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 4 of them fall on a weekday.