👉 After the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH) holiday, there is still one more UAE public holiday in 2025 to look forward to. And it’s a big one — the final UAE public holiday 2025 will celebrate UAE National Day this December.
When Is the Final UAE Public Holiday of 2025?The final public holiday of 2025 will take place on Tuesday, December 2, for National Day.
For residents: A guaranteed two-day break in early December.
What it celebrates: The founding of the United Arab Emirates in 1971.
Official days off: By law, December 2 and 3 each year.
That means Dubai and UAE residents can look forward to a midweek holiday packed with celebrations.
Could the Final UAE Public Holiday of 2025 Become a Long Weekend?
The new UAE public holiday law, introduced in 2025, allows dates to shift. This helps create long weekends instead of midweek breaks.
For National Day, there are two possible scenarios:
- Shifted holiday: December 1 (Monday) replaces December 3 → a four-day weekend (Saturday, Nov 29 – Tuesday, Dec 2).
- Extended holiday: December 1 is added to December 2 & 3 → a five-day weekend (Saturday, Nov 29 – Wednesday, Dec 3).
👉 While a five-day break is less likely, local authorities can still announce extra holidays.
Why UAE National Day 2025 Is Important
UAE National Day 2025, also called Eid Al Etihad, is more than just time off. It marks the union of the seven emirates in 1971.
Expect to see:
- Fireworks lighting up the Dubai and Abu Dhabi skies
- National parades and cultural shows
- Concerts and family-friendly events across the UAE
For residents, this is the last long weekend of 2025 — and a chance to end the year on a festive note.
Looking Ahead: UAE Public Holidays 2026 After National Day
After the last public holiday of 2025, the holidays for 2026 look even more exciting.
- January 1: New Year’s Day holiday
- Mid-year: A predicted six-day Eid Al Adha holiday — one of the longest in years
This means plenty of time for travel, staycations, and celebrations next year
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