Telecom provider du is rolling out a monumental gift for the UAE’s 54th National Day, or Eid Al Etihad, offering a generous 54GB of free, high-speed 5G data to its customer base. Available starting December 1, 2025, this bonus ensures subscribers can stay connected for the celebration period and beyond. Post-paid users will receive the 54GB automatically with a seven-day validity, while prepaid customers on the Flexi Yearly plan can claim the same massive data bundle with an extended validity of one full year.
54GB free for du users on UAE National day
To celebrate the United Arab Emirates’ 54th National Day (Eid Al Etihad) on December 2, 2025, telecom operator du has announced a major free data giveaway for its customers. The company is offering 54GB of free, high-speed 5G data to match the nation’s 54th birthday. This bonus data allows subscribers to stream, game, and video call freely without tapping into their regular monthly allowance.This generous promotion, based on du’s official 2025 promotion outline, will be available starting December 1, 2025, ensuring everyone stays connected throughout the official holiday period. The offer is distinct for post-paid and prepaid customers, designed to provide maximum benefit to both user groups.
What customers need to know?
For those using a du post-paid SIM, claiming the 54GB of free data is incredibly simple and requires no action from the user.
- Activation: The 54GB national data bundle will be automatically credited to all eligible post-paid accounts.
- Notification: Customers will receive an SMS confirmation from du on or around December 1, 2025, confirming that the bundle is active.
- Validity: The 54GB is valid for a period of seven days starting from the moment the activation SMS is received.
- Usage: The data is for national use only within the UAE and is restricted to the high-speed 5G network. It cannot be used for international roaming.
- Checking Balance: Post-paid users can easily check their remaining free data balance using the du app or by dialling *155#.
Perks and activation steps
Prepaid customers can enjoy the same 54GB benefit, but the terms are different, offering a much longer usage period.
- Eligibility: To qualify for the offer, prepaid users must be subscribed to du’s Flexi Yearly plan. Customers who are not on this plan must switch to it to claim the bonus.
- Validity: Once activated, the 54GB of national data remains valid for an entire twelve months (12 months), allowing users to spread their free data use throughout the year.
- Activation Deadline: The offer must be activated before December 31, 2025, otherwise the free data promotion will expire.
How to Activate:
- Switch to or subscribe to the Flexi Yearly plan via the du app or by dialling *111*100#.
- Open the du app and navigate to the Special Offers section.
- Redeem the 54GB National Day bundle.
Bonus Discount: New subscribers to the Flexi Yearly plan are also being offered a 50% discount on the annual fee as part of the National Day promotion.
Roaming plans for national day travel
For du customers who plan to travel abroad during the holiday long weekend, the company is also rolling out limited-time paid roaming bundles that offer significantly more data.
| Bundle Name | Allowance | Price | Purchase Window | Activation Method |
| Roaming Data (Promo) | 54GB roaming data (upgraded from 15GB) | AED 200 | Dec 1–3, 2025 | Send “W” to 5102 or use the du app. |
| Roaming Combo (Promo) | 54GB roaming data + 250 minutes | AED 250 | Dec 1–3, 2025 | Send “W1” to 5102 or use the du app. |
These promotional prices and allowances are only available for purchase between December 1 and December 3, 2025.This generous 54GB gift from du is the perfect way to share the joy and connectivity of the UAE’s 54th National Day. Whether you’re a post-paid user enjoying seven days of automatic 5G freedom or a Flexi Yearly prepaid customer claiming 12 months of bonus data, be sure to check the du app on December 1st to activate your offer and fully enjoy the Eid Al Etihad celebrations.
