Public HolidayMajor
Islamic New Year
رأس السنة الهجرية
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Details
- Country
Yemen- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes
- Month
- June 2026
- Long Weekends
- View Opportunities
- Date may vary
- ±1 days (subject to confirmation)
Date may be approximate
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Reduced Operations
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 1 month before
Notes
First day of Muharram. Religious observances and prayers at mosques.
Islamic New Year
First day of Muharram, the Islamic calendar new year. Observed with reflection and prayer rather than celebration in most traditions.
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