2020 in the Maldives

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See also:	Other events of 2020 Timeline of Maldivian history

The following lists events that happened during 2020 in the Maldives .

Incumbents

• President: Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
• Vice President: Faisal Naseem
• Majlis speaker: Mohamed Nasheed
• Chief Justice: Ahmed Muthasim Adnan
• Majlis: 19th

Events

Ongoing

COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives

• 1 February – The Maldives rejoined the Commonwealth after showing evidence of functioning democratic processes and popular support. ^[1]
• 7 March – The Maldives confirmed its first two cases of COVID-19, who were foreign employees at Kuredhoo Island Resort. ^[2]
• 12 March – A public health emergency is declared. ^[3]
• 25 August – Former Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom tested positive for COVID-19. ^[4]

Sport

Association football

• 2019–20 Dhivehi Premier League
• 2020 SAFF Championship

References

1. Media, P. A. (2020-02-01). "Maldives rejoins Commonwealth after evidence of reforms". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
2. "Maldives confirms first two coronavirus cases; two resort islands locked down". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
3. "Coronavirus: Maldives lifts lockdown on three resorts". TTG. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
4. "Maldives ex-president tests positive for coronavirus". Radio France Internationale . Agence France-Presse. 2020-08-25. Retrieved 2025-11-25.