{"id":7083,"date":"2022-12-16T10:23:27","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T10:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=7083"},"modified":"2024-09-11T06:22:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T06:22:01","slug":"public-holidays-uae-2023-govart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/public-holidays-uae-2023-govart","title":{"rendered":"UAE Public Holidays 2023 List : Vacations &#038; Staycations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you had a good time on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/uae-national-day-govart\">UAE National Day<\/a>, but are you thinking about the public holidays UAE 2023? Finally! The waiting time is over for the UAE public holidays in 2023. This blog walks you through the list of holidays in the UAE 2023.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, for whom you are waiting, why don&#8217;t you plan a staycation, a trip, or explore Dubai more than ever before?<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a0f45767c60f\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/public-holidays-uae-2023-govart\/#New_Years_Day_January_1st_2023_Sunday\" title=\"New Year\u2019s Day, January 1st, 2023, Sunday\">New Year\u2019s Day, January 1st, 2023, Sunday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/public-holidays-uae-2023-govart\/#Eid_Al_Fitr_April_20th_2023_Thursday\" title=\"Eid Al Fitr, April 20th, 2023, Thursday\">Eid Al Fitr, April 20th, 2023, Thursday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/public-holidays-uae-2023-govart\/#Arafat_Holidays_27th_June_2023_Tuesday\" title=\"Arafat Holidays, 27th June 2023, Tuesday\">Arafat Holidays, 27th June 2023, Tuesday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/public-holidays-uae-2023-govart\/#Eid_Al_Adha_June_28th_2023\" title=\"Eid Al Adha, June 28th, 2023\">Eid Al Adha, June 28th, 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/public-holidays-uae-2023-govart\/#Al_Hijri_July_21st_2023_Friday\" title=\"Al Hijri, July 21st, 2023 , Friday\u00a0\">Al Hijri, July 21st, 2023 , Friday\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/public-holidays-uae-2023-govart\/#Prophet_Muhammads_PBUH_Birthday_September_29th_2023_Friday\" title=\"Prophet Muhammad&#8217;s (PBUH) Birthday, September 29th, 2023, Friday\">Prophet Muhammad&#8217;s (PBUH) Birthday, September 29th, 2023, Friday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/public-holidays-uae-2023-govart\/#Commemoration_Day_December_2nd_2023_Saturday\" title=\"Commemoration Day, December 2nd 2023, Saturday\">Commemoration Day, December 2nd 2023, Saturday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/public-holidays-uae-2023-govart\/#UAE_National_Day_December_3rd_2023\" title=\"UAE National Day, December 3rd 2023,\u00a0\">UAE National Day, December 3rd 2023,\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/public-holidays-uae-2023-govart\/#Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/public-holidays-uae-2023-govart\/#Can_there_be_changes_to_these_holidays\" title=\"Can there be changes to these holidays?\">Can there be changes to these holidays?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/public-holidays-uae-2023-govart\/#When_does_the_UAE_celebrate_its_national_day\" title=\"When does the UAE celebrate its national day?\">When does the UAE celebrate its national day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_Holidays_in_UAE_2023\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Holidays in UAE 2023<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UAE Cabinet has confirmed the official UAE holidays 2023 for the public and private sectors. Next year, the state&#8217;s residents will have long breaks, along with a six-day break. Inhabitants in the UAE will have a four-day vacation from December 1st to December 4th to celebrate National Day. Now, it\u2019s time to start making plans for 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Note: Only after moon sightings, the UAE government confirm all Islamic holidays.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Years_Day_January_1st_2023_Sunday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Year\u2019s Day, January 1st, 2023, Sunday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the UAE also observes an Islamic New Year on January 1st along with New Year&#8217;s Day. It is a UAE public holidays. However, in the UAE, most of the holidays are based on the Islamic calendar. It is because the majority of UAE citizens are Muslim, while some of the foreign employees and visitors do not belong to the same community. To maintain peace, the UAE celebrates New Year&#8217;s Eve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The events consist of midnight parties, parades, and, most importantly, fireworks exhibits. The occasion is celebrated in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where every part of town is packed with revellers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eid_Al_Fitr_April_20th_2023_Thursday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eid Al Fitr, April 20th, 2023, Thursday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7084\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Eid-Al-Fitr-April-20th-2023-Thursday.jpg\" alt=\"Eid Al Fitr, April 20th, 2023, Thursday\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Eid-Al-Fitr-April-20th-2023-Thursday.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Eid-Al-Fitr-April-20th-2023-Thursday-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Eid-Al-Fitr-April-20th-2023-Thursday-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramadan concludes with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/eid-al-fitr-2022-in-dubai-misart\">Eid Al Fitr<\/a> and this is the first Eid-authorised UAE public holiday. Both private and government workers typically receive two paid holidays. Business owners are likely to manage the work as per the altered hours. There will be huge crowds surrounding the mosques, causing traffic congestion. On Eid Al Fitr, many Emiratis will visit mosques for worship, listen to a sermon called a khutba, and distribute food to the poor. Generally, these prayer meetings are often held in sports stadiums or other massive public community spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local communities may also organise meals and kid&#8217;s activities. Private families may also grasp celebration meals and distribute the food to the poor, and new clothing is commonly worn for these occasions. Many people will also visit friends&#8217; and relatives&#8217; homes, give candy and other gifts to children, and send greeting cards with the words &#8220;Eid Mubarak!&#8221; written on them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the month of Ramadan, it is common practice and religiously significant to give meal presents to the poor. Those who are unable to do so or who wish to be &#8220;extremely generous&#8221; mostly do so on Eid Al Fitr. Food products including raisins, dates, flour, or wheat are frequently disturbed. Sometimes money equivalent to the value of such a meal is also offered to be donated.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arafat_Holidays_27th_June_2023_Tuesday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arafat Holidays, 27th June 2023, Tuesday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7085\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arafat-Holidays-27th-June-2023-Tuesday.jpg\" alt=\"Arafat Holidays, 27th June 2023, Tuesday\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arafat-Holidays-27th-June-2023-Tuesday.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arafat-Holidays-27th-June-2023-Tuesday-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arafat-Holidays-27th-June-2023-Tuesday-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arafat Day occurs roughly 70 days after the completion of Ramadan. It is the second day of Hajj for the pilgrims. It also falls under the category of national holidays in the UAE. Folks often take up to a week off from work during this time. Those who are unable to travel on pilgrimage will gather in a mosque, fast, and attend extra prayer sessions at their residence. The journey will be chaotic as hundreds find their way to Mecca. Mecca is Islam\u2019s holiest city in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, many industries will be shut down on this day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Arafat Day, a large number of individuals assemble on Mount Arafat and reside there for the whole night. This is the place, where Muhammad gave his &#8220;farewell address&#8221; close to the end of his existence. In his sermon, he confirmed that Islam has now been accomplished, and this declaration became a well-known word in the Koran. Pilgrims grasp a careful watch on Mount Arafat, staying awake all night desperately praying, hoping and reading the Koran. Later, they capture the devil metaphorically by throwing rocks at three main pillars, shaving their heads, and making animal sacrifices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Miscellaneous:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muhammad was a person, born in Mecca, around 570 A.D. Several trade routes intersected at Mecca, allowing the Quraish to control trade along the west coast of Arabia, from northern Syria to southern Yemen. After continuing to work as a trader for many years, Khadija, an affluent widow, appointed Muhammad to ensure the safe entry of her camper vans to Syria. Finally, they agreed to marry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muhammad started experiencing compelling visions and hearing things around the age of forty. He sometimes would meditate on Mount Hira, near Mecca, in search of clarity. The Archangel Gabriel, god, showed up to him during one of these events and gave him instructions to chant &#8220;in the name of your lord.&#8221; So, people believe that Muhammad opted to be the messenger of God via prophetic traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eid_Al_Adha_June_28th_2023\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eid Al Adha, June 28th, 2023<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/eid-al-adha-2022-misart\">Eid Al Adha<\/a> is celebrated just after Arafat Day, which marks the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca. This is considered the second Eid public holiday in the UAE and symbolises the feast of sacrifice. Eid Al\u00a0 Adha typically lasts four days, starting on the tenth day of the Islamic period of Dhul Hijjah. Eid al-Adha honours Ibrahim&#8217;s unthinking sacrifice of Ishmael on Mount Moriah in adherence to Allah&#8217;s authority. It is believed that the sacrifice will be accepted by Allah by enabling Ishmael to live. The sacrifice is made in the form of an animal. Families and groups buying\/cutting meat is a common practice for individuals. Those who are unable to afford to buy a ritual sacrifice animal by themselves. The sacrificed animal&#8217;s flesh is customarily split into three parts. The first one is preserved by the family, the second is given to friends and family, and the remaining third is donated to needy people.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Al_Hijri_July_21st_2023_Friday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Al Hijri, July 21st, 2023 , Friday\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7086\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Al-Hijri-July-21st-2023-Friday-.jpg\" alt=\"Al Hijri, July 21st, 2023 , Friday\u00a0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Al-Hijri-July-21st-2023-Friday-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Al-Hijri-July-21st-2023-Friday--300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Al-Hijri-July-21st-2023-Friday--768x585.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Al Hijri represents the start of the new Islamic year. The Islamic New Year differs in date from the rest of the calendar. The Islamic calendar is widely used throughout the world. The Islamic New Year begins to move about 11 days ahead annually from the normal calendar. The actual date is never definite because each country makes an announcement of the dates according to the moon sightings. Moreover, it can be anticipated with high accuracy in most cases. As per, UAE holidays 2023, this day falls on Friday, and if you&#8217;ve got Saturday off, you might enjoy a three-day vacation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prophet_Muhammads_PBUH_Birthday_September_29th_2023_Friday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prophet Muhammad&#8217;s (PBUH) Birthday, September 29th, 2023, Friday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7087\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Commemoration-Day-December-2nd-2023-Saturday.jpg\" alt=\"Commemoration Day, December 2nd 2023, Saturday\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Commemoration-Day-December-2nd-2023-Saturday.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Commemoration-Day-December-2nd-2023-Saturday-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Commemoration-Day-December-2nd-2023-Saturday-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the national holidays in the UAE, the Prophet Mohammad birthday is observed on the 12th of Rabi Al Awwal. The holiday is known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/eid-milad-un-nabi-2022-misart\">Eid Milad Un Nabi<\/a>. On this day, there are huge parades and open-air gatherings. Men in such parades mostly wear green attire and carry green flags, whereas young girls wear pink and white dresses. These ceremonies often conclude with the sharing of a meal or cake and are commonly distributed to non-Muslims as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are some other Muslims, who do not believe in public gatherings. They utilise their day by reading the Koran, reciting suras, listening to religious lessons, praying, and reflecting on the lessons to be learned from Muhammad&#8217;s life. Moreover, the private celebration takes place in mosques and private houses.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commemoration_Day_December_2nd_2023_Saturday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commemoration Day, December 2nd 2023, Saturday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7090\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2178023187.jpg\" alt=\"Commemoration Day, December 2nd 2023, Saturday\" width=\"1000\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2178023187.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2178023187-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_2178023187-768x410.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On December 1, the UAE holidays 2023 acknowledges Commemoration Day, which is usually observed as a holiday for the country&#8217;s employees. This is accompanied by the National Day festivities on the 2nd and 3rd of December. Commemoration Day honours those who have died in civil and humanitarian offerings, but the focus is evidently on military martyrs. On this day, local governments host a variety of religious rituals and events to commemorate Commemoration Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UAE_National_Day_December_3rd_2023\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UAE National Day, December 3rd 2023,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7088\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/UAE-National-Day-December-3rd-2023-.jpg\" alt=\"UAE National Day, December 3rd 2023,\u00a0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/UAE-National-Day-December-3rd-2023-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/UAE-National-Day-December-3rd-2023--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/UAE-National-Day-December-3rd-2023--768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Day commemorates the UAE&#8217;s freedom and successive unification in 1971. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the state&#8217;s first chief who led the federalization moves, is also privileged on this day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_there_be_changes_to_these_holidays\"><\/span>Can there be changes to these holidays?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo, there will be no changes to these holidays. As these holidays are decided based on the moon sighting. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_does_the_UAE_celebrate_its_national_day\"><\/span>When does the UAE celebrate its national day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUAE celebrates its national day on December 3, 2023. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can there be changes to these holidays?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"No, there will be no changes to these holidays. 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