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Happy UAE National Day wishes for Eid Al Etihad on 2 December, in English and Arabic: union, pride and thanks for everyone who calls the Emirates home.

101 wishes · 2 languages · 2 photo designs · Updated October 2026

UAE National Day wishes for family (12)

  • Happy National Day, family. The flags are up and the car is decorated.

  • May our family stay united, just like the emirates.

  • Happy Eid Al Etihad from [Your name] and family.

  • Grandpa, thank you for the stories of the early days of the union.

  • Wishing our family a joyful long weekend together.

  • Happy National Day. Let us watch the fireworks on the corniche.

  • Mama, Baba, thank you for making this land our home.

  • Happy National Day to the cousins. Desert trip this weekend?

  • Grateful for our family and for the country we love.

  • May our home always be full of generosity and welcome.

  • Happy Eid Al Etihad. Coffee, dates and family time.

  • Happy National Day to our whole family, from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah.

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  • UAE National Day wishes image: Seven emirates, one heart.
  • UAE National Day wishes image: Happy National Day to the cousins. Desert trip this weekend?
  • UAE National Day wishes image: نتقدم بأطيب التهاني بمناسبة عيد الاتحاد.
  • UAE National Day wishes image: May your year be as bright as the city lights tonight.
  • UAE National Day wishes image: Happy Eid Al Etihad to the team. Thank you for your hard work.
  • UAE National Day wishes image: Let us decorate your bike with ribbons.
  • UAE National Day wishes image: Happy UAE National Day from all of us. Thank you for your trust.
  • UAE National Day wishes image: كل عام ودولة الإمارات في تقدم وازدهار.
  • UAE National Day wishes image: Our offices will be closed for the National Day holiday.
  • UAE National Day wishes image: Red, green, white, black.

About UAE National Day

UAE National Day, now called Eid Al Etihad, is celebrated on 2 December. It marks the day in 1971 when the emirates came together to form the United Arab Emirates.

Buildings, streets and cars are decorated in the red, green, white and black of the flag. Fireworks light up the coast, and there are parades, heritage villages, falconry shows, music and traditional dances such as the ayyala.

Emiratis and residents from around the world celebrate together, often with a long weekend of family outings, desert trips and shared meals.

How people celebrate UAE National Day

  • Flags and lights on buildings
  • Fireworks
  • Heritage shows and traditional dances
  • Decorated cars
  • Wearing the flag colours
  • Family outings

How to wish well

  • Say "Happy National Day" or "Happy Eid Al Etihad". In Arabic, "عيد اتحاد سعيد".
  • Many residents are from other countries; a message of thanks to the country that is home to them is warm and common.
  • Keep messages about pride, union and gratitude; avoid politics.

Questions about UAE National Day

When is UAE National Day?

On 2 December every year, with a holiday that usually covers 2 and 3 December.

What is Eid Al Etihad?

The name for UAE National Day, meaning "Union Day", celebrating the union of the emirates in 1971.

What do the colours of the UAE flag mean?

They are the pan-Arab colours: red, green, white and black, each linked with values such as courage, hope, peace and strength.

How is UAE National Day celebrated?

With fireworks, parades, heritage events, decorated cars and buildings, and family outings.

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