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YEرأس السنة الهجريةJun 17In 7dYEعاشوراءJun 26In 16dYEالمولد النبويAug 26In 77dYEثورة 26 سبتمبرSep 26In 108dYEثورة 14 أكتوبرOct 14In 126dYEعيد الاستقلالNov 30In 173dYEرأس السنة الهجريةJun 17In 7dYEعاشوراءJun 26In 16dYEالمولد النبويAug 26In 77dYEثورة 26 سبتمبرSep 26In 108dYEثورة 14 أكتوبرOct 14In 126dYEعيد الاستقلالNov 30In 173d
Islamic New Year — Public Holiday
Public HolidayMajor4-day weekend(1 leave day)

Islamic New Year

رأس السنة الهجرية

Details

Country
YE Yemen
Scope
Nationwide
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes — 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
Reduced Operations
Impact Description
Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Planning Lead Time
Start 1 month before

Notes

First day of Muharram. Religious observances and prayers at mosques.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Islamic New Year a public holiday in Yemen?
Yes, Islamic New Year is an official public holiday in Yemen. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
When is Islamic New Year 2026?
Islamic New Year 2026 falls on June 17, 2026.
What is Islamic New Year called locally in Yemen?
Islamic New Year is locally known as "رأس السنة الهجرية" in Yemen.
Map showing Islamic New Year date variation by country

Islamic New Year

First day of Muharram, the Islamic calendar new year. Observed with reflection and prayer rather than celebration in most traditions.

CountryDateDayImpact
YEYemen(current)Jun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
AEUnited Arab EmiratesJun 16, 2026TueNormal Operations
AEUnited Arab EmiratesJun 16, 2026Tue—
SDSudanJun 17, 2026Wed—
SYSyriaJun 17, 2026Wed—
TRTurkeyJun 17, 2026Wed—
MYMalaysiaJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
IDIndonesiaJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
IDIndonesiaJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
AFAfghanistanJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
MYMalaysiaJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
IQIraqJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
SDSudanJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
SYSyriaJun 17, 2026WedReduced Operations
MVMaldivesJun 17, 2026Wed—
YEYemenJun 17, 2026Wed—
IQIraqJun 17, 2026Wed—
AFAfghanistanJun 17, 2026Wed—

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