National Day (United Arab Emirates)
| Eid Al Etihad (Arabic: عيد الاتحاد) National Day of the United Arab Emirates | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Eid Al Etihad (Arabic: اليوم الوطني |
| Also called | UAE National Day |
| Observed by | United Arab Emirates |
| Significance | Marks the establishment of the UAE |
| Date | 2 December |
| Next time | 2 December 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Eid Al Etihad (Arabic: عيد الاتحاد), also known as UAE National Day (Arabic: اليوم الوطني; Al Yawm Al Watani"), is celebrated annually on 2 December to celebrate the unification of the United Arab Emirates. The seventh emirate, Ras Al Khaimah, was added to the federation on 10 February 1972 making it the last emirate to join. This celebration is known as "eid-al-etihad".