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26 September Revolution Day in Yemen

2026 holiday dates

Saturday, 26 September 2026

Confirmed — source checked

This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.

About 26 September Revolution Day

26 September Revolution Day is listed for Yemen only where national public-holiday status is supported. Fixed, Islamic lunar and substitute dates are identified separately.

Public holiday / closure dates

  • — Public of holiday period · Confirmed — source checked
  • — Substitute of holiday period · Confirmed — source checked Confirmed substitute public holiday. Supported by a dated 2026 ministry/government notice or the fixed-date statute; no additional closure is inferred.

Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.

Next supported occurrence

Sunday, 26 September 2027 · Estimated / awaiting confirmation

Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.

2027 dates

  • — Public of holiday periodEstimated / awaiting confirmation

2028 dates

  • — Public of holiday periodEstimated / awaiting confirmation

Official sources and date status

Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.

Republic of Yemen / Public Prosecution legislation portal

Law No. 2 of 2000 on Official Leaves and Holidays

Reviewed · Scope: legal_basis · Checked 2026-10-02

Defines the national public holidays, their Hijri or fixed dates, the Friday/holiday substitution rule, and expressly classifies Mawlid, Isra and Miraj, and 7 July as observances without official leave.

Office arrangements

Listed occurrences are national public holidays. Substitute dates appear only when a dated official notice supports them.

Bank arrangements

No separate nationwide bank-closure claim is made; confirm time-sensitive services with the institution.

School arrangements

No separate school-calendar claim is made; consult the responsible education authority.

History

The 26 September commemoration is a one-day fixed national public holiday under Yemeni law.

Why it matters

The calendar records nationwide legal leave, not every public commemoration or local closure.

Observance

Customs vary by holiday. Celebration does not create an additional closure day.

Travel and planning

Hours and transport can change around Eid periods and national commemorations. Check current official notices.

Frequently asked questions

Are future Islamic dates confirmed?

No. They remain provisional until an authoritative Yemen announcement establishes the Gregorian dates.

Are extra bridge days included?

No. Announcement-dependent and discretionary closures are omitted unless specifically evidenced.

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