United Arab Emirates country guide: capital, National Day, and colours (FR)
📍 United Arab Emirates
Theme National Day 2026
United Arab Emirates is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Abu Dhabi, the national observance is National Day on 2 December, and the national colours are green, white and black. The United Arab Emirates was founded on 2 December 1971. Abu Dhabi is the capital.
Capital and region (FR)
Abu Dhabi is the capital. United Arab Emirates sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Dubai clock. National ceremonies for National Day are centred there.
The national day
The next National Day is Wednesday, 2 December 2026. The United Arab Emirates was founded on 2 December 1971. Abu Dhabi is the capital. Locally it is called Al-Yawm al-Watani. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are green, white and black. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on National Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of United Arab Emirates?
The capital is Abu Dhabi.
When is the next National Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 2 December 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green, white and black.
What does the national day mark?
The United Arab Emirates was founded on 2 December 1971. Abu Dhabi is the capital.
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