Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Yemen
Yemen has 6 long weekends in 2026 and 5 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Unity Day for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
6
Bridge opps
- 5d
Unity Day
Fri 22 May – Tue 26 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
October 14 Revolution
Sat 10 Oct – Wed 14 Oct
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all5
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
5
Bridge opps
- 5d
Eid al-Fitr
Sat 6 Mar – Wed 10 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Eid al-Adha
Fri 14 May – Mon 17 May
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Yemen 2026
All 7 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Yemen 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Yemen 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Yemen 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Yemen have in 2026?
Yemen has 6 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Yemen have in 2027?
Yemen has 5 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Yemen?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Unity Day (Fri 22 May – Sun 24 May). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.