Every year on 3 November, people across the UAE raise the national flag at the same moment to mark Flag Day. In 2026 it falls on a Tuesday, with the nationwide flag raising at 11am. Flag Day is a national occasion, not a public holiday, so offices stay open, and many businesses mark it with a short ceremony.
The Mizan Al Amana team is proud to celebrate the flag of the country we work in and serve.
What Flag Day Marks
The UAE Cabinet says Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, called for Flag Day to be observed every year. The date marks the anniversary of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan becoming President of the UAE.
Source: UAE Cabinet
The Four Colours
| Colour | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Red | Sacrifice of the generations before |
| Green | Growth |
| White | Goodness and generosity |
| Black | Strength |
The Ministry of Health and Prevention also notes that the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the first to raise the UAE flag, at Union House in Dubai.
Source: Ministry of Health and Prevention
How to Display the Flag at Your Office
- Use a clean flag in good condition. Replace one that is faded or torn.
- Raise it at 11am on 3 November, at the same time as the rest of the country.
- Keep it off the ground and away from anything that could damage it.
- If you post photos online, show the flag with respect.
- Avoid using the flag as decoration on products or ads in ways that could harm its dignity.
The UAE Cabinet has published a procedural guide on using the UAE flag, to protect its status as a national symbol.
Source: UAE Cabinet
The Law Protects the Flag
The UAE flag is set out in Federal Law No. 2 of 1971. The law makes publicly dropping, damaging or insulting the flag a serious offence against the state, so every business should treat it with care.
Source: UAE Legislation
Frequently Asked Questions
What date is UAE Flag Day?
3 November every year.
What time should businesses raise the flag?
The nationwide flag raising is at 11am.
Do offices close on Flag Day?
No. Flag Day is not a public holiday, so it is a normal working day.
What do the UAE flag's colours mean?
Red for sacrifice, green for growth, white for generosity and black for strength.