In this guide, we explain what is UAE Union Pledge Day, when does it happen, and why is this occasion important?
18 July 2024
| Last updated on 19 July 2024
Got questions about Union Pledge Day? We have the answers.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has declared a special day that celebrates the history of the UAE.
Union Pledge Day will be marked every July, as announced on the President's official social media page.
If you are unfamiliar with the national occasion, here's a quick guide on what is Union Pledge Day, its significance to the emirates' local history, and when is UAE's Union Pledge Day?
What is UAE Union Pledge Day?
Union Pledge Day is a national occasion that celebrates the history of the emirates.
Union Pledge Day marks the day when the UAE's Founding Father, the late H.H Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his brothers the Rulers signed the declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution. It is the day when the United Arab Emirates was formed and named.
Not to be confused with UAE National Day, when the country was established on December 2, 1971.
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Will the UAE Union Pledge Day be a public holiday?
Although Union Pledge Day was a key step towards the nation's union and independence, there has been no confirmation as of yet whether it will be celebrated as a national holiday.
The UAE President shared the news on Thursday July 18, 2024. No announcement followed of a public holiday.
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