UAE National Day 2025: Could It Become a Five‑Day Break? You’ve probably caught wind of this. National Day 2025 is officially scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, and Wednesday, December 3. That part’s already nailed down.
Now here’s the kicker. If the UAE Cabinet decides to declare Monday, December 1, as an extra day off, voilà, you’d get a five‑day long weekend, stretching from Friday, November 28, through Wednesday, December 3. Unexpected bonus time.
So, is that extra day happening?
At this point? Not officially confirmed. All we know is the two core days: December 2 and 3. Add Monday, and it transforms into a glorious extended break. But until the Cabinet formally announces it, Monday stays a regular workday.
Why could they add Monday?
Believe it or not, there’s a law that gives the Cabinet power to shift certain public holidays, non‑Eid ones, to the beginning or end of the workweek. It’s meant to enable strategic long weekends, especially when a holiday falls in the middle of the week. In this case, December 2–3 is midweek. Tacking Monday on? That lines up perfectly.
Local authorities can also declare extra leave for their departments, though that usually doesn’t apply across the entire country. (So no, you probably won’t get extra leave just based on regional events.)
What’s solid and what’s speculative?
| Date(s) | Status (so far) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 2 & Wednesday, December 3 | Confirmed National Day holidays |
| Monday, December 1 | Potential extra holiday—still pending Cabinet decision |
| Nov 28 – Dec 1 (if Monday off) | Could form a long weekend if Monday is granted |
| Five‑day break in total | Not official yet—entirely conditional on government decision |
Quick legal background (briefly)
Law allows non‑Eid public holidays to be shifted to the beginning or end of the workweek by Cabinet decree. And holidays can’t be carried forward if they overlap with weekends or other holidays. Also, local governments may issue additional leave only for their own departmental or institutional needs, not generally for everyone.
The bottom line
- Only two days off are confirmed: Dec 2 & 3.
- Monday, Dec 1? Possibly added, but still in limbo.
- If they do give that extra day, you could enjoy a five‑day National Day break: Fri, Nov 28 – Wed, Dec
- But without that, it’s just a mid‑week two‑day holiday.
Why there’s chatter about it
Everyone’s talking long weekend. Some folks are stoked, imagine that stretch to travel or spend time with loved ones. Others worry about work piling up before and after. Still, if and when the Cabinet gives the green light, it’s game on. Planning anything? It might be wise to wait for official confirmation before booking, especially for travel, events, or time with family.
Scenario breakdown
Scenario A (no extra holiday):
- Public holiday only on Tuesday, Dec 2 & Wednesday, Dec 3.
- Monday, Dec 1 is a normal workday.
Scenario B (Monday granted off):
- Holiday stretch runs Friday, Nov 28 – Wednesday, Dec 3.
- Tuesday & Wednesday remain official; Monday becomes a bonus.
Final word
Who doesn’t love a good long weekend, right? If the UAE Cabinet announces that Monday, December 1, is also a holiday, then yes, 2025 could be one of those rare five‑day National Day breaks. But as of now, only Tuesday and Wednesday are locked in. The rest is still up in the air, completely dependent on a future decision. There you go, clean, conversational, and sans references. Let me know if you’d like that reshaped more casually or for a different audience!