Public holidays in The Maldives are a mix of Secular, and religious, meaning that some can change from year to year. The following will be observed in 2004. Some areas of the country choose different holidays in line with local culture.
01 January New Year's Day
02 February Eid Al Adha*
21 April National Day
02 May Prophet's Birthday*
20 July Huravee
26 July Independence Day
27 July Independence Day Celebrations
16 September Martyr's Day
08 October Martyr's Day
03 November Victory Day
11 November Republic Day
12 November Republic Day Celebrations
14 November Eid Al Fitr (end of Ramadan)*
25 December Christmas Day
* Islamic festivals are dependent on sightings of the moon, and as such are subject to change.
