Ashura
ObservanceNotable
عاشوراء
Details
- Country
Yemen- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- June 2026
- Long Weekends
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- Date may vary
- ±1 days (Subject to official confirmation)
Avoid booking non-refundable travel on these exact dates. Check closer to the date for confirmation.
Date may be approximate
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Normal Operations
- Impact Description
- This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.
Notes
10th of Muharram. Day of fasting and religious reflection. Observed differently by Sunni majority and Zaydi Shia population.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Ashura a public holiday in Yemen?
- Ashura is a Observance in Yemen, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Ashura 2026?
- Ashura 2026 falls on June 26, 2026.
- What is Ashura called locally in Yemen?
- Ashura is locally known as "عاشوراء" in Yemen.
Ashura
Tenth day of Muharram. Observed as a day of fasting by Sunni Muslims and mourning by Shia Muslims commemorating the martyrdom of Husayn.
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