Eid al-Fitr
Nationwide public holiday in Yemen · عيد الفطر
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 March | Wednesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2026 | 19 March | Thursday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2026 | 20 March | Friday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2026 | 21 March | Saturday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2026 | 22 March | Sunday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2026 | 23 March | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (observed)Estimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced Observed day off for Eid al-Fitr (Sun 22 Mar) |
| 2027 | 8 March | Monday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 9 March | Tuesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 10 March | Wednesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 11 March | Thursday | NationwideEstimated, 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
Mon 8 Mar – Sat 13 Mar is a 6-day weekend with no leave needed.
Take Sunday 7 March off and get 9 days in a row (Fri 5 Mar – Sat 13 Mar).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Sanaa around 8 March: high 27°C (80°F), low 11°C (52°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.
Forecast for Monday 8 March in Sanaa: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Yemen
Saturday, 1 May 2027
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.