Residents of the United Arab Emirates are anticipated to get pleasure from an extended weekend in 11 weeks’ time, when the nation holds its UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad) holidays on December 2‐3 – which fall on a Tuesday and Wednesday respectively.
Official sources additionally observe that Commemoration Day, noticed on December 1, 2025 (Monday), might present an prolonged break for a lot of, thus making December 1-4 a possible four-day weekend.
UAE public vacation rules permit the Cupboard to shift public holidays to both the beginning or finish of every week, creating longer breaks when mixed with weekends.
This flexibility means the vacation would possibly doubtlessly be rescheduled to the start of the week.
The UAE authorities will present official affirmation of the vacation preparations within the upcoming months.
UAE Nationwide Day celebration 2025
The upcoming confirmed public vacation will honour UAE Nationwide Day, which was rebranded as Eid Al Etihad final 12 months.
The times have fun the union and formation of the UAE in 1971. This historic second occurred when leaders from six emirates – Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah. Ras Al Khaimah grew to become a part of the federation in early 1972.
The event options nationwide festivities together with patriotic shows, flag decorations, public parades, processions, and numerous cultural performances and occasions.