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What's open on Commemoration Day 2026 in United Arab Emirates?

Commemoration Day falls on 2026-11-30. Commemoration Day is a public holiday in AE. Banks and government offices close while most retail and supermarkets stay open.

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30 November 2026

Most chains are expected to be closed.

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Closed

All Categories 7 Supermarkets & Groceries 2 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 2 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Commemoration Day 2026

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%
Verified  · 4 days ago

All Verified Chains & Venues

7 venues tracked
Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & Source
Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
carrefouruae.com
Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
luluhypermarket.com
Pharmacies & Chemists Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
binsina.ae
ADNOC
Estimate
Petrol & EV Charging Open 24 hours
2026-08-23
adnoc.ae
ENOC
Estimate
Petrol & EV Charging Open 24 hours
2026-08-23
enoc.com
Post & Parcel Lockers Closed Closed All Day
2026-08-23
emiratespost.ae
Emirates NBD
Estimate
Banks & ATMs Closed Closed All Day
2026-08-23
emiratesnbd.com

Quick answers

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View United Arab Emirates holiday calendar 2026 →

Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Commemoration Day in United Arab Emirates?

Commemoration Day is a public holiday in AE. Banks and government offices close while most retail and supermarkets stay open. Confirmed open chains include: Carrefour UAE, Lulu Hypermarket, BinSina Pharmacy, ADNOC, ENOC. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Commemoration Day 2026?

Commemoration Day falls on 2026-11-30 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Commemoration Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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