Four-day holiday for Independence Day as 28th declared a public holiday

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Wednesday, has declared Monday, July 28^th as a public holiday in conjunction with Maldives’ Independence Day celebrations.

Maldives marks its Independence Day on July 26^th.

The President’s Office said July 28^th has been declared a public holiday due to the extensive lineup of events planned for this year’s Independence Day, as it marks the 60^th independence anniversary.  In this regard, the Office detailed that important events have been planned for both Sunday, July 27^th and Monday, July 28^th.

July 26^th is a Saturday. As such, alongside the weekend, government employees will receive a four-day holiday for Independence Day this year.

Maldives marks Independence Day in commemoration of the day it gained independence from British colonial rule.

Maldives became a British protectorate in the 19^th century.

The country gained total independence from the British on July 26, 1965, following the signing of the Declaration of Independence by then-Maldivian Prime Minister Ibrahim Nasir.