National Day of UAE is celebrated on December 2

- December 02, 2019

The National Day of UAE is celebrated on December 2 each year. This is a special day in the history of the UAE, as it marks the UAE’s Union Day between the seven emirates which was followed by the joining of the seventh emirate, Ras Al Khaimah, in the year 1972.

The National Day of UAE also known as (Al Yawm Al Watani or UAE Union Day) stands for the nationalization from the British Protectorate Treaties which were announced in 1968 and furthermore falls on the commemoration of the government unification of the seven emirates in 1971 which joined to frame the modern-day country, headed by Sheik Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the alliance’s first president.

Grand National Day festivals are held across the country to mark the event. Fireworks, dance shows, and car rallies are the most common celebration activities. Millions of UAE residents anticipate seeing the famous UAE firework show during the last UAE National Day weekend.

Individuals will generally spruce up in UAE national flag colors, enrich their homes, work environments, vehicles, and avenues to commend the day with delight and joy. Heritage Villages are set everywhere throughout the emirates with the end goal to praise this occasion generally. Air Shows are led while military parades are held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center for the leaders of the Emirates, members from the Federal National Council, and Emirati residents.