Public Holidays in Maldives 2026
23 listed public holiday dates in 2026
The Maldives has an unusually extensive government holiday calendar because Islamic dates, the final ten days of Ramadan and multi-day Eid periods all create official closures.
Maldives Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 5 | Thursday | Presidential Address Government Holiday Government |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | First Day of Ramadan |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Final Ten Days of Ramadan Holiday begins Government |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid-ul-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Government Holiday Government |
| May 25 | Monday | Eid al-Adha Government Holiday Government |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Hajj Day Moon |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 30 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year Moon |
| Jul 26 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| Jul 27 | Monday | Independence Day Holiday |
| Aug 14 | Friday | National Day Moon |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Sep 14 | Monday | Day Maldives Embraced Islam Moon |
| Nov 3 | Tuesday | Victory Day |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Republic Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates and government closure periods are provisional until confirmed by the President's Office and official calendar.
Ramadan and Eid Government Closures 2026
Since 2024, government offices close for the final ten days of Ramadan. In 2026 the President also declared 24 and 25 May as government holidays to extend the Eid al-Adha break.
Holiday Rules in Maldives
Islamic dates depend on the lunar calendar. Some entries are public holidays for the whole country, while others are government-only closure days; the table labels that distinction.
Maldives Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 26 July.
- Government offices close for the final ten days of Ramadan.
- Eid al-Adha can create an extended government closure.
- The Maldives remains on UTC+5 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there so many March holidays in 2026?
Government offices close for the final ten days of Ramadan, followed by the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday period.
Were 24 and 25 May 2026 public holidays?
They were specifically declared government holidays to extend the Eid al-Adha break.
Why are 2027 Islamic dates provisional?
They depend on the lunar calendar and presidential or religious confirmation.
When is Maldives Independence Day?
It is observed on 26 July, with 27 July also a holiday.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official government calendar identifying 2026 public-holiday dates.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is used as the primary reference where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check. Later official declarations take precedence.