Public holiday in the UAE, 30 November / 1 December
Commemoration Day, also known as Martyrs' Day, is a national holiday in the United Arab Emirates recognizing the sacrifices and dedication of Emirati martyrs who have given their life in the field of civil, military and humanitarian service. The day is marked annually on 30 November, but observed with a public holiday on 1 December. It was declared in 2015, when President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, declared the day as Martyrs Day in honor of those who sacrificed their lives for the country. Prior to 2019, the observance and public holiday were both held on 30 November.
