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Get ready to mark your calendars, because 2025 is shaping up to be the year of the legendary long weekend! The UAE National Day is set for Tuesday, December 2, and the official holiday rules are about to make your winter dreams come true.

Let's break down the two absolutely scrumptious possibilities for your diary.

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The "Fantastic Four" Day Weekend

This is the most likely scenario, and it’s nothing to sneeze at! The public holiday law allows dates to be moved to create a longer break. This means the December 3 holiday could slide to Monday, December 1.

Boom! That gives you a glorious four-day weekend from Saturday, November 29 through Tuesday, December 2. A mini-vacation is calling your name!

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The "Fabulous Five" Day Holiday

Now, for the real blockbuster news. There’s a chance that Monday, December 1 could be added as an extra holiday. If that happens, we’re looking at a jaw-dropping five-day holiday from Saturday, November 29 to Wednesday, December 3!

Imagine the possibilities. A quick getaway? A staycation for the ages? The choice is yours!

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What About Commemoration Day?

Here’s a spicy little bonus! UAE Commemoration Day falls on Sunday, November 30. While it’s not typically a public holiday, the law allows local governments to declare extra days off. Could it be rolled into this mega-break? We’ll have to wait and see, but the potential is there!

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Start Planning Your Epic Break!

With a massive official celebration held every year on December 2, attended by the rulers themselves, this long weekend is the perfect time to celebrate in style or escape for a well-deserved rest.

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