Ministry of Civil Service and Insurance / Yemen TV
2026 Labour Day and substitute-day announcement
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-02
The ministry expressly dated 1 May and its substitute holiday on Sunday 3 May.
Labour Day in Yemen
2026 holiday dates
Confirmed — source checked
This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
About Labour Day
Labour 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
Saturday, 1 May 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.
Ministry of Civil Service and Insurance / Yemen TV
2026 Labour Day and substitute-day announcement
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-02
The ministry expressly dated 1 May and its substitute holiday on Sunday 3 May.
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
International Workers' Day is fixed by Yemeni law on 1 May.
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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