Thursday, November 30 – Commemoration Day
This occasion honors Emiratis who died in defense of their country or for a cause. This year, it’s likely to fall on Thursday, November 30.
Thursday, November 30 – The birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH)
The date of this holiday is called by the moon-sighting committee, but it is predicted to fall on Thursday, November 30 in 2017 – the same day as Commemoration Day.
Saturday, December 2 – National Day
UAE National Day falls on December 2 every year. This year, it falls on a Saturday. One or two days are granted as public holidays, and Sunday, December 3, might also be announced as a holiday.