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President declares January 2 public holiday

With this declaration, public offices and institutions will remain closed on both January 1 and January 2.

17 December 2024

Public anger as term holiday falls during Ramadan next year

Some are even calling for the big holiday to be reversed; to the way it was before, in the middle of the year.

Govt takes U-turn on decision to move forward school exams

According to the academic calendar, the first term ends on April 30. May 2 to 23 is annual holiday.

Govt declares two-day holiday to accommodate parliament polls

The Parliament amended the Election Act to prevent elections from being held during Ramadan.

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Second term ends on April 30; new academic year begins on May 26

With the changes, the new academic year will be moved to January within two years, he said.

Muizz proposes term break in Jun-Jul; main holiday in Dec

From 2021, the main holiday has been scheduled for mid-year, coinciding with June and July.

Schools to reopen on Apr 24 as ministry revises Eid holidays

Earlier, if an Eid fell on a weekend, the general rule was to close the schools for two more days.

Maldivian conducts seaplane flights to Fulhadhoo

The airline will operate seaplane flights to Fulhadhoo on June 30 and July 1 as well

Banks to open on June 26 during Eid holidays

With the weekend and the holidays, government offices will be closed for at least nine days for Eid al-Adha.

Main school holidays to fall in December from 2025

The main holiday has been moved to May-June by the government of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

Rajinikanth arrives in Maldives

It is not known for how long he will stay in Maldives or the resort where he will be staying.

Minister summoned to parliament over proposed academic change

Some parents say the heavy monsoon rains in June and July interfere with their holidays.

25 November 2023