Emirati Women’s Day
Emirati Women's Day on 28 August celebrates the role of women in the UAE and marks the founding of the General Women's Union in 1975.
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About the day
Emirati Women's Day is held every year on 28 August. The date marks the founding of the General Women's Union in 1975, and the day has been celebrated since 2015.
It is led by the General Women's Union under Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, known as the Mother of the Nation, and has an official theme each year. In 2026 the theme was "Together, We Rise Stronger and Better", and the celebration ran as a month-long national programme.
Government bodies, employers and brands across the UAE mark the day. It is not a public holiday.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 28 August 2027 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Monday 28 August 2028 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Tuesday 28 August 2029 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Beauty and skincare
- Fashion and abayas
- Jewellery
- Banking and investment
- Recruitment and careers
- Education
- Health and wellness
- Hotels and spas
Where this information comes from
- Mother of the Nation: Emirati Women's Day 2026 theme
- Khaleej Times: UAE President's Emirati Women's Day message
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