The UAE’s 54th National Day celebrations swept across the country on December 2, 2025, lighting up skylines with fireworks, filling public spaces with cultural events and bringing communities together in a vibrant display of national pride, unity and festive spirit.
The UAE’s projected public holiday calendar for 2026 suggests a year filled with well-spaced breaks and several potential long weekends. With a mix of fixed dates and Islamic lunar holidays, residents can expect multiple opportunities for extended rest, travel, and family time as the year’s key national and religious observances take shape.
Read MoreThe UAE has confirmed a four-day National Day break for federal employees, with private-sector workers now waiting to see if the holiday will extend into a five-day weekend. As the country prepares for its final public holiday of the year, residents are eager to plan travel, celebrations, and year-end activities.
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