Holidays and Observances in Maldives in 2023
Following is a list of holidays and observances in Maldives for 2023, providing a concise overview of the country's key celebrations. It showcases Maldives's rich cultural heritage and the unique blend of traditional and modern festivities throughout the year.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 01 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Holiday declared by the President | February 06 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Beginning of Ramadan | March 23 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | April 21 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | April 22 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | April 23 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Holiday declared by the President | June 25 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Holiday declared by the President | June 26 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Hajj Day | June 27 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | June 28 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | June 29 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | June 30 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | July 01 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Islamic New Year | July 19 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | July 26 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 27 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Presidential Election | September 10 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Presidential Election | September 11 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| National Day / Qaumee Dhuvas | September 16 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) Birthday / Mawlid | September 27 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Holiday declared by the President | September 28 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| The Day Maldives Embraced Islam | October 17 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Victory Day | November 03 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Republic Day | November 11 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
Holidays by Year
Previous Year: 2023