National Day is a public holiday in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and it is observed on December 2 each year.
The Federation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was founded on December 2, 1971, when the six emirates Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah, and Fujairah agreed to unite as one country. On February 10, 1972, the seventh Emirate, Ras Al Khaimah, joined the United Arab Emirates.
National Day is a celebration day for everyone, and schools and most businesses are closed. The celebrations such as fireworks and dancing are held across the country.
The following is the list of National Day in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| National Day | Dec 02, 2022 | Friday |
| National Day | Dec 02, 2023 | Saturday |
| National Day | Dec 02, 2024 | Monday |
| National Day | Dec 02, 2025 | Tuesday |
| National Day | Dec 02, 2026 | Wednesday |
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