{"id":7956,"date":"2025-11-27T18:41:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T18:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ae-blog-tmp-alb-490288002.us-east-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/blog\/?p=7956"},"modified":"2025-11-28T06:50:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T06:50:00","slug":"uae-national-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE National Day 2025: Date, Meaning, History"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#UAE_National_Day_2025_Date_Meaning_History_Holidays_Explained\" title=\"UAE National Day 2025: Date, Meaning, History &#038; Holidays Explained\">UAE National Day 2025: Date, Meaning, History &#038; Holidays Explained<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#%F0%9F%87%A6%F0%9F%87%AA_Quick_Summary_2025\" title=\"\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea Quick Summary (2025)\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea Quick Summary (2025)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#What_Day_is_National_Day_for_the_UAE\" title=\"What Day is National Day for the UAE?\">What Day is National Day for the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#Why_Does_the_UAE_Celebrate_National_Day\" title=\"Why Does the UAE Celebrate National Day?\">Why Does the UAE Celebrate National Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#What_National_Day_is_on_2_December\" title=\"What National Day is on 2 December?\">What National Day is on 2 December?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#How_Old_Is_the_UAE_Now\" title=\"How Old Is the UAE Now?\">How Old Is the UAE Now?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Quick_Math\" title=\"\ud83d\udccc Quick Math\">\ud83d\udccc Quick Math<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#How_Many_Days_Leave_for_UAE_National_Day\" title=\"How Many Days Leave for UAE National Day?\">How Many Days Leave for UAE National Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#What_Happened_on_30_November_in_the_UAE\" title=\"What Happened on 30 November in the UAE?\">What Happened on 30 November in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#What_Happened_in_1971_in_the_UAE\" title=\"What Happened in 1971 in the UAE?\">What Happened in 1971 in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#What_Is_the_Arabic_Name_for_UAE_National_Day\" title=\"What Is the Arabic Name for UAE National Day?\">What Is the Arabic Name for UAE National Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#Is_December_2_and_3_a_Holiday_in_the_UAE\" title=\"Is December 2 and 3 a Holiday in the UAE?\">Is December 2 and 3 a Holiday in the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#Why_Is_It_Called_Eid_al-Etihad\" title=\"Why Is It Called Eid al-Etihad?\">Why Is It Called Eid al-Etihad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#%F0%9F%87%A6%F0%9F%87%AA_Frequently_Asked_Questions_Quick_Answers\" title=\"\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea Frequently Asked Questions (Quick Answers)\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea Frequently Asked Questions (Quick Answers)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.igp.com\/blog\/uae-national-day\/#Celebrate_the_UAE_Spirit\" title=\"Celebrate the UAE Spirit\">Celebrate the UAE Spirit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-container\" style=\"font-family:'Segoe UI',sans-serif;max-width:850px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.7;color:#333;padding:15px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#c20000;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UAE_National_Day_2025_Date_Meaning_History_Holidays_Explained\"><\/span>UAE National Day 2025: Date, Meaning, History &#038; Holidays Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The United Arab Emirates celebrates one of its most important national events every year in December \u2014 <strong>UAE National Day<\/strong>, also known in Arabic as <strong>&#8220;\u0627\u0644\u064a\u0648\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0648\u0637\u0646\u064a&#8221;<\/strong>. Whether you&#8217;re a resident, expat, or tourist, this guide answers all the most searched questions about National Day, Commemoration Day, holidays, the UAE\u2019s age, and the story behind its formation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f4f8fb;padding:18px;border-left:5px solid #c20000;border-radius:6px;margin:25px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#c20000;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%87%A6%F0%9F%87%AA_Quick_Summary_2025\"><\/span>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea Quick Summary (2025)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;\">\n<li><strong>UAE National Day 2025:<\/strong> Tuesday, <strong>2 December<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Public Holidays:<\/strong> 2 &#038; 3 December 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commemoration Day:<\/strong> Sunday, <strong>30 November 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>UAE Age in 2025:<\/strong> <strong>54 years old<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Arabic name:<\/strong> \u0627\u0644\u064a\u0648\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0648\u0637\u0646\u064a (Al Yawm Al Watani)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why celebrated:<\/strong> Marks the union of the 7 Emirates on 2 December 1971<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Day_is_National_Day_for_the_UAE\"><\/span>What Day is National Day for the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The UAE celebrates its National Day every year on <strong>2 December<\/strong>. This tradition began in <strong>1971<\/strong>, the historic year when the Emirates united to form a single nation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_the_UAE_Celebrate_National_Day\"><\/span>Why Does the UAE Celebrate National Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The UAE celebrates National Day to commemorate the <strong>formation of the Union<\/strong> on <strong>2 December 1971<\/strong>, when six Emirates came together under the visionary leadership of <strong>Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan<\/strong>. Ras Al Khaimah joined shortly after in February 1972.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_National_Day_is_on_2_December\"><\/span>What National Day is on 2 December?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>2 December is the UAE National Day<\/strong>, marking the birth of the country and the beginning of its journey as a unified nation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Old_Is_the_UAE_Now\"><\/span>How Old Is the UAE Now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2025, the UAE turns <strong>54 years old<\/strong>. The country was founded in <strong>1971<\/strong>, so it is <strong>not 53 years old<\/strong> \u2014 a common misconception.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff8e6;padding:18px;border:1px solid #ffd37a;border-radius:6px;margin:25px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#c20000;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Quick_Math\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Quick Math<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2025 \u2212 1971 = 54 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Days_Leave_for_UAE_National_Day\"><\/span>How Many Days Leave for UAE National Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most years, National Day gives residents <strong>2 days of public holiday<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2 December<\/strong> \u2013 National Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>3 December<\/strong> \u2013 Additional holiday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In 2025, both days are confirmed public holidays.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happened_on_30_November_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>What Happened on 30 November in the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>30 November<\/strong> is observed as <strong>Commemoration Day<\/strong> (previously called Martyrs Day). It honors Emirati soldiers and civilians who sacrificed their lives in service to the nation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f4f4f4;padding:15px;border-radius:6px;margin:25px 0;\">\n<p><strong>Commemoration Day Ritual:<\/strong><br \/>At <strong>11:30 AM<\/strong>, the country holds a minute of silence and national reflection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happened_in_1971_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>What Happened in 1971 in the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1971 is the most important year in UAE history. On <strong>2 December 1971<\/strong>, six Emirates united to form the <strong>United Arab Emirates<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abu Dhabi<\/li>\n<li>Dubai<\/li>\n<li>Sharjah<\/li>\n<li>Ajman<\/li>\n<li>Umm Al Quwain<\/li>\n<li>Fujairah<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ras Al Khaimah joined in February 1972, completing the federation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Arabic_Name_for_UAE_National_Day\"><\/span>What Is the Arabic Name for UAE National Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Arabic name for UAE National Day is <strong>&#8220;\u0627\u0644\u064a\u0648\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0648\u0637\u0646\u064a&#8221;<\/strong> (Al Yawm Al Watani). It is also referred to as <strong>&#8220;\u0639\u064a\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0627\u062a\u062d\u0627\u062f&#8221;<\/strong> (Eid Al Etihad), meaning <strong>Festival of the Union<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_December_2_and_3_a_Holiday_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>Is December 2 and 3 a Holiday in the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes. <strong>Both 2 December and 3 December are confirmed public holidays<\/strong> across the UAE for National Day celebrations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_It_Called_Eid_al-Etihad\"><\/span>Why Is It Called Eid al-Etihad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The phrase <strong>Eid Al-Etihad<\/strong> translates to <strong>&#8220;Festival of the Union&#8221;<\/strong>. It symbolizes the joyful celebration of the UAE becoming a unified federation in 1971.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"margin:40px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #ddd;\">\n<h2 style=\"color:#c20000;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%87%A6%F0%9F%87%AA_Frequently_Asked_Questions_Quick_Answers\"><\/span>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea Frequently Asked Questions (Quick Answers)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"background:#f4f8fb;padding:20px;border-radius:6px;\">\n<ul style=\"padding-left:18px;margin:0;\">\n<li><strong>What day is UAE National Day?<\/strong> \u2192 2 December every year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why does UAE celebrate National Day?<\/strong> \u2192 To mark the formation of the Union in 1971.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is UAE 54 years old?<\/strong> \u2192 Yes, in 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is 27 June 2025 a holiday?<\/strong> \u2192 No.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many days leave?<\/strong> \u2192 2 days (Dec 2\u20133).<\/li>\n<li><strong>What happened on 30 November?<\/strong> \u2192 Commemoration Day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arabic name?<\/strong> \u2192 \u0627\u0644\u064a\u0648\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0648\u0637\u0646\u064a (National Day) and \u0639\u064a\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0627\u062a\u062d\u0627\u062f (Festival of the Union).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin:40px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #eee;\">\n<h2 style=\"color:#c20000;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celebrate_the_UAE_Spirit\"><\/span>Celebrate the UAE Spirit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The UAE\u2019s National Day is a reminder of unity, progress, and the incredible vision that shaped the nation. Whether you&#8217;re enjoying fireworks, cultural shows, or spending time with family, it\u2019s a moment of pride for everyone who calls the UAE home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Happy UAE National Day 2025! \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UAE National Day 2025: Date, Meaning, History &#038; Holidays Explained The United Arab Emirates celebrates one of its most important national events every year in December \u2014 UAE National Day, also known in Arabic as &#8220;\u0627\u0644\u064a\u0648\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0648\u0637\u0646\u064a&#8221;. 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