The national days and occasions of the United Arab Emirates 22 national occasions in 2026
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يوم العلم
A day when citizens and residents raise the UAE flag at the same moment as an expression of loyalty, belonging and unity. It marks the anniversary of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan becoming President of the UAE on 3 November 2004.
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Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Announced: Celebrated since 2013, when His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, called on 3 November for a nationwide campaign to raise the flag at the same moment.
References 
وام WAM 
mohap.gov.ae 
khaleejtimes.com 
gulfnews.com
