Saudi ArabiavsYemen
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
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Days you're both off
14
Only Saudi Arabia
5
Only Yemen
What the numbers say
In 2026, Saudi Arabia has 14 nationwide public holidays and Yemen has 5, so Saudi Arabia gets 9 more days off. They share no holiday dates at all this year — worth knowing if you work with teams in both.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Saudi Arabia has 10 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 4 for Yemen (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Saudi Arabia offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Yemen offers 2 and 1. Saudi Arabia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is March in Saudi Arabia and February in Yemen.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
None.
Only Saudi Arabia
Yemen is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Yemen
Saudi Arabia is working these days.
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