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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

              The Islamic New Year holiday will take place later this month. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              When is the next public holiday in the UAE?

              UAEJune 02, 2026
              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

              Historic moment when the UAE flag rose over New York City in 1971

              CultureDecember 05, 2025
              UAE National Orchestra participated in the 54th Eid Al Etihad official celebrations at Zayed National Museum. Photo: Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

              'Profound honour' as UAE National Orchestra makes debut

              Music & On-stageDecember 03, 2025
              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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              Sheikh Mohamed shares footage of family life as UAE marks National Day

              UAEDecember 02, 2025
              Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi will light up with fireworks for Eid Al Etihad on December 2 and 3. Victor Besa / The National

              Where to watch National Day fireworks in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

              Things to doDecember 02, 2025
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              President urges Emiratis to drive UAE progress in Eid Al Etihad message

              UAEDecember 01, 2025
              Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid
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              'Give me your hand, Zayed': How a meeting of two rulers led to UAE's formation

              UAEDecember 01, 2025
              Young performers participate in the 51st Eid Al Etihad show, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

              Eid Al Etihad is a chance for the UAE to reflect on 54 years of success

              EditorialDecember 01, 2025
              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

              Commemoration Day: President Sheikh Mohamed honours sacrifice of soldiers

              UAENovember 30, 2025
              UAE 54th Union Day and Eid Al Etihad Corniche lights. Victor Besa / The National

              UAE begins long weekend ahead of National Day celebrations

              UAENovember 29, 2025
              UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, presided over the first UAE National Day celebrations in 1972. Photo: Alittihad

              When the first UAE National Day celebrations were held in 1972

              CultureNovember 28, 2025
              Expo City Dubai will host events across its venues for National Day. Photo: Expo City Dubai

              Get a taste for tradition at National Day events and cultural experiences in UAE

              Things to doNovember 28, 2025
              Pupils at Repton School in Dubai celebrate the UAE's 53rd National Day. Pawan Singh / The National

              UAE weather: Chance of rain at weekend before National Day

              UAENovember 28, 2025
              Public parking charges will be lifted during the Eid Al Etihad holiday. Antonie Robertson / The National

              Free public parking in Dubai for National Day

              UAENovember 28, 2025
              The Emirates Red Crescent's national humanitarian event. Wam

              Emirates Red Crescent prepares 1,971 food parcels for Gaza

              UAENovember 27, 2025
              Sheikh Mohamed has pledged to cover all fines imposed on the inmates. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              UAE Rulers release thousands of prisoners ahead of UAE National Day

              UAENovember 27, 2025
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