The UAE National Day 2019 is being celebrated on December 2. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was founded on December 2, 1971, as a federation. 48 years ago, seven emirates out of the six emirates of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain joined the UAE in the federation. The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah was included in the federation on February 1971. The day is celebrated and marked by a 2-day public holiday every year, which begins on December 2.