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Eid al-Adha

Nationwide public holiday in Yemen · عيد الأضحى

Next Eid al-Adha

Saturday, 15 May 2027

Estimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced

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Dates

YearDateWeekdayNotes
202626 MayTuesdayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
202627 MayWednesdayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
202628 MayThursdayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
202629 MayFridayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
202630 MaySaturdayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
202631 MaySundayEid al-Adha (observed)Estimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced

Observed day off for Eid al-Adha (Sat 30 May)

202715 MaySaturdayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
202716 MaySundayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
202717 MayMondayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
202718 MayTuesdayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced
202719 MayWednesdayNationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced

Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.

Where it applies

Everywhere in Yemen.

Is it a day off?

Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.

Make it longer

Fri 14 May – Wed 19 May is a 6-day weekend with no leave needed.

Take Thursday 20 May off and get 9 days in a row (Fri 14 May – Sat 22 May).

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

Typical weather in Sanaa around 15 May: high 29°C (83°F), low 15°C (59°F), rain on 0% of days.

Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Sanaa. Past averages, not a forecast.

Coming up next in Yemen

Unity Day

Saturday, 22 May 2027

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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.