UAE National Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, 02 December 2026. It will be a public holiday in the UAE.
UAE National Day is celebrated as the day the seven emirates joined together to form the United Arab Emirates.
Days left in UAE National Day
The seven sisterly emirates that became one UAE were, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah.
How many days holiday for UAE national day
Usually lasts 2 days — but depending on how the weekend falls, people often enjoy a 3 or even 4-day weekend.
FAQs: How many days leave for the UAE national day? Usually 2 days.
Dubai national day?
It's same day as the rest of the UAE, that is on 02 December Dubai too celebrates National Day.
UAE Independence Day?
The United Arab Emirates does not celebrate a separate “Independence Day” but on 1 December 1971 UAE British protectorate agreement officially ended, giving the emirates full sovereignty.
On December 2, 1971 the emirates joined into one unified UAE, Ras Al Khaimah was the last to become a part of the UAE in 1972.
Abu Dhabi national day holiday
Abu Dhabi, being a part of the UAE has no separate national day, it celebrates 02 December as the National Day with public and private sector leave for the UAE national day.
How many days leave for UAE national day
This year a 4-day weekend is expected across the UAE, that is, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.
UAE celebrates the National day with:
Fireworks & Light Shows: fireworks, air shows, and parades are held across emirates.
Parades & Cultural Performances: cultural events, traditional performances, and exhibitions honouring Emirati heritage.
Special Events: Schools and institutions hold themed events and national costume parades.
Buildings, cars, and landmarks illuminated with the UAE flag colours — red, green, white, and black.
UAE National Day 2025
UAE National Day will be celebrated on December 02, 2025. It is a public holiday in the UAE. Published: 2025-11-21 UAE National Day is on 02 December 2026 | UAE national day holiday | Dubai national day? | UAE Independence Day.
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