How many days until UAE National Day 2026?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 32 days until UAE National Day 2026 (Eid Al Etihad), on Wednesday 2 December 2026.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Wednesday 2 December 2026.
- Observed in: United Arab Emirates.
- How the date is set: UAE National Day is always 2 December, the day in 1971 when the emirates united. The public holiday covers 2 and 3 December.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to UAE National Day 2026 (Eid Al Etihad), on Wednesday 2 December 2026. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 32 days, or 4 weeks and 4 days
- 22 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Wednesday
When are the next dates for UAE National Day?
UAE National Day 2026 (Eid Al Etihad) is on Wednesday 2 December 2026, and UAE National Day 2027 (Eid Al Etihad) is on Thursday 2 December 2027.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday 2 December 2026 | 32 |
| 2027 | Thursday 2 December 2027 | 397 |
| 2028 | Saturday 2 December 2028 | 763 |
| 2029 | Sunday 2 December 2029 | 1128 |
| 2030 | Monday 2 December 2030 | 1493 |
How is the date of UAE National Day set?
UAE National Day is always 2 December, the day in 1971 when the emirates united. The public holiday covers 2 and 3 December.
UAE National Day, also called Eid Al Etihad (عيد الاتحاد or اليوم الوطني), celebrates the 1971 union of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah, with Ras Al Khaimah joining in 1972.
The government lists 2 and 3 December as public holidays, with parades, fireworks and concerts across the country.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until UAE National Day 2026?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 32 days until UAE National Day 2026 (Eid Al Etihad), on Wednesday 2 December 2026. That is 4 weeks and 4 days, with 22 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is UAE National Day 2026?
- UAE National Day 2026 (Eid Al Etihad) falls on Wednesday 2 December 2026. UAE National Day is always 2 December, the day in 1971 when the emirates united. The public holiday covers 2 and 3 December.
- When is UAE National Day in 2027?
- UAE National Day 2027 (Eid Al Etihad) falls on Thursday 2 December 2027.
- Is UAE National Day always on the same date?
- Yes. UAE National Day is always 2 December, the day in 1971 when the emirates united. The public holiday covers 2 and 3 December. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.