A rare 5-day weekend for UAE National Day is possible! Here’s why: All you need to know

In 2025, the UAE’s National Day falls midweek, but thanks to a new public holiday law allowing non-Eid holidays to be moved, there’s a chance for a longer break. If the government shifts Commemoration Day or the second National Day holiday, residents could enjoy a rare 4- or 5-day weekend filled with celebrations, fireworks, and cultural events nationwide.