World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Maldives, 2026
Holiday dates18vs 2025: +0
On weekdays11not on the weekend
On the weekend7weekend: Fri・Sat
Breaks of 3+ days4
World rank27 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Wed | First Day of Ramadan (estimated) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Sun | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | International Worker's Day |
| May 26, 2026 | Tue | Day of Arafah (estimated) |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 28, 2026 | Thu | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| May 29, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| May 30, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Tue | Islamic New Year (estimated) |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Sun | Independence Day |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | National Day (estimated) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tue | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | The Day Maldives Embraced Islam (estimated) |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Tue | Victory Day |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Wed | Republic Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 3, 2026 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026 | 3 days | Eid al-Fitr (estimated)・Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| May 26, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | 5 days | Day of Arafah (estimated)・Eid al-Adha (estimated)・Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| Jul 24, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026 | 3 days | Independence Day |
Holiday count by year
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.