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United Arab Emirates observances

4 source-backed records whose verified scope explicitly identifies United Arab Emirates. This is an observance index, not a public-holiday calendar.

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Commemoration Day

30 November each year · United Arab Emirates

UAE government sources state that Commemoration Day is observed annually on 30 November to honor those who died in service to the nation

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Emirati Women’s Day

28 August annually; 28 August 2026 verified · United Arab Emirates / national recognition observance

The UAE government states Emirati Women’s Day is observed annually on 28 August; federal ministry pages list the 2026 observance on that date.

Source-backedVariable Custom

Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year)

1 Muharram; Gregorian date varies and is subject to moon sighting · United Arab Emirates / official public-holiday calendar

The UAE Government lists Hijri New Year on 1 Muharram and states that Islamic holiday dates are determined according to moon sighting.

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UAE National Day

2 December · United Arab Emirates

The UAE Government’s official public-holidays page states that UAE National Day falls on 2 December and marks the federal unification in 1971; its current holiday listing also covers the Na…