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National Day 2026

All you need to know about National Day 2026 in the UAE, celebrated every year on December 2

People enjoying their holiday at the Sufouh beach in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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UN Secretary General U Thant delivers a speech to mark the UAE's admission as the 132nd member state of the United Nations on December 9, 1971. Photo: UN Photo

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UAE National Orchestra participated in the 54th Eid Al Etihad official celebrations at Zayed National Museum. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

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President Sheikh Mohamed shared this image on social media to accompany his Eid Al Etihad message. Photo: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed / X
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Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi will light up with fireworks for Eid Al Etihad on December 2 and 3. Victor Besa / The National

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Young performers participate in the 51st Eid Al Etihad show, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

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President Sheikh Mohamed on Sunday praised the valour of Emirati soldiers who died to protect the UAE and recognised the sacrifice made by their families. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

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UAE 54th Union Day and Eid Al Etihad Corniche lights. Victor Besa / The National

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UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, presided over the first UAE National Day celebrations in 1972. Photo: Alittihad

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Expo City Dubai will host events across its venues for National Day. Photo: Expo City Dubai

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Pupils at Repton School in Dubai celebrate the UAE's 53rd National Day. Pawan Singh / The National

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Public parking charges will be lifted during the Eid Al Etihad holiday. Antonie Robertson / The National

Free public parking in Dubai for National Day

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