National Day
اليوم الوطني
Details
- Country
United Arab Emirates- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- National Day
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- December 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Offices Closed
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Celebrates the unification of the seven emirates in 1971. Major two-day celebration.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is National Day a public holiday in United Arab Emirates?
- Yes, National Day is an official public holiday in United Arab Emirates. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is National Day 2026?
- National Day 2026 falls on December 2, 2026 – December 3, 2026.
- What is National Day called locally in United Arab Emirates?
- National Day is locally known as "اليوم الوطني" in United Arab Emirates.
Also Celebrated In
| Country | Date | Day | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates(current) | Dec 2, 2026 – Dec 3 | Wed | Offices Closed |
 Singapore | Aug 9, 2026 | Sun | Offices Closed |
 Vietnam | Sep 2, 2026 | Wed | — |
 Macao | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 2 | Thu | — |
 Myanmar | Nov 20, 2026 | Fri | Reduced Operations |
 Saint Lucia | Dec 13, 2026 | Sun | — |