2025 in the Maldives

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The following is a list of events that occurred in the Maldives in the year 2025, along with scheduled events that are yet to take place.

Incumbents

Government

• President: Mohamed Muizzu
• Vice President: Hussain Mohamed Latheef
• Majlis speaker: Abdul Raheem Abdulla
• Chief Justice: Ahmed Muthasim Adnan (2019–2025) Abdul Ghanee Mohamed (2025–present)
• Majlis: 20th

Events

Eclipses

• 7 September – September 2025 lunar eclipse – View in Malé. ^[1]

January

• 1 January: The Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement comes into effect. ^[2]
• 2 January: The Maldives bans tobacco materials including tobacco rolling papers, filters, and handheld machines used for rolling cigarettes. ^[3]
• 3 January: Malé experiences 140 millilitres of rain, causing flooding. ^[4]
• 28 January: Ibrahim Faisal is dismissed as Minister of Tourism for unknown reasons. ^[5]

February

• 1 February: The Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy are merged to create the Ministry of Tourism and Environment. ^[6]
• 11 February: The Maldives scores 38 points on the Corruption Perceptions Index, getting one point lower than in 2023. ^[7]
• 21 February: The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure starts to renovate Rasfannu Beach. ^[8]

April

• 15 April: President Muizzu signs a law barring Israeli passport-holders except for dual citizens from entering the Maldives in solidarity with Palestine. ^[9]
• 24 April: Protests occur in front of Sergeant Adam Haleel Criminal Investigations Building demanding justice for Hawwa Yumnu Rasheed. These protests later would be called the Dhuleh Nukuraanan protests. ^[10]
• 27 April: President Muizzu establishes the "Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Incident that Occurred in Malé on 18 April 2025" to investigate Yumn's falling. ^[11]

May

• 3 May: President Muizzu holds a press conference that lasts nearly 15 hours, which his office says is a new record for a president. ^[12]

June

• 7 June: Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issued a warning to Aussie travelers that are travelling to the Maldives. ^[13]
• 29 June: Maldives wins Indian Ocean's Leading Destination 2025 and Indian Ocean's Leading Green Destination 2025 of the World Travel Awards. ^[14]

July

• 25 July: Indian prime minister Narendra Modi announces a $565-million line of credit to the Maldives as part of his visit to the country. ^[15]
• 27 July: Guinness World Records awards Maldives Airports Company Limited the award for "Most Venues Performing Ceremonies and a Choreographed Fireworks Display". ^[16]
• 28 July: Velana International Airport opens a new terminal. ^[17]

August

• 27 August: Journalists protest at the President's Office over the controversial Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill. ^[18]
• 31 August: Environment activist Shaahina Ali becomes the first Maldivian to become a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award, following her efforts to protect the country’s marine ecosystems. ^[19]

September

• 16 September: President Muizzu signs the Public Referendum Bill into law. ^[20]

• 18 September: President Muizzu signs the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill into law. ^[21]

October

• 3 October: Eight people are arrested during protests in Male against government corruption and repression. ^[22]
• 12 October: President Muizzu issues Presidential Decree (No. 27/2025, issued 6 October 2025 under Article 115 of the constitution) formally called the referendum in Hulhudhoo, Meedhoo and Feydhoo. ^[23]
• 22 October: A married couple is found dead in a house at Addu Hithadhoo. ^[24]
• 24 October: FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Maldives. ^[25] Pro-Palestinian protesters are kicked out from Galolhu National Stadium after holding banners saying "Ban Israel From FIFA" citing FIFA's refusal to ban Israel due to the ongoing Genocide in Gaza. ^[26]
• 25 October: 2025 Addu City referendum: a Referendum takes place in Addu City. ^[27] Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo decide to separate while Feydhoo vote to remain in Addu City Council. ^[28]

November

• 1 November: The Second Amendment to Tobacco Control Act takes effect. ^[29]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in the Maldives

Source: ^[30]

• 1 January – New Year's Day
• 2 January - New Year Holiday
• 1 March – Ramadan
• 2 March - Post-Flood Holiday
• 20 March to 5 April – Eid al-Fitr Holiday
• 1 May – Labour Day
• 5 June to 9 June — Eid al-Adha
• 26 June – Islamic New Year
• 26 July – 60th Independence Day
• 27 July to 28 July — 60th Independence Day holiday
• 24 August – National Day (Qaumee Dhuvas)
• 4 September – Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
• 24 September – The Day Maldives Embraced Islam
• 2 November – Pre-Victory Day Holiday
• 3 November – Victory Day
• 11 November – Republic Day

Academic Days

Sources: ^{[31] [32]}

• 11 January – Professional Development Day 03
• 24 January – International Day of Education
• 26 to 30 January – SSE and SIP
• 9 to 27 February – Grade 10 Mock Exam
• 9 to 27 February – Exam for Grade 11 to 12
• 15 to 27 February – Grade 7 to 9 Final exam
• 6 March – Annual holiday starts
• 7 March to 5 April – Annual Holiday
• 3 April– Teacher's Reporting Day
• 6 April – First day of school in Maldives (2025 April to December)
• 26 April – Professional Development Day 01
• May to June – GCE Ordinary Level Examination
• 24 May – PTS Meeting 01
• 31 May – Professional Development Day 02
• 5 June to 9 June — Eid al-Adha
• 21 June - PTS Meeting 02
• 5 to 19 July – Final Exam for Grade 11 to 12
• 5 to 19 July – Exam for Grade 7 to 10
• 24 July – School break
• 25 July to 9 August – School Break Holiday
• 10 August – Beginning of Second term in Maldives
• 10 August – First day of school for Grade 12 students (2025-2026)
• 14 September – First day of school for Grade 11 students (2025-2026)
• 19 September to 27 September– Mid-term Break
• 5 October – Teacher's day
• 18 October – Professional Development Day 03
• 2 to 6 November – SSE and SIP
• 22 to 29 November - PTS Meeting 03
• 6 to 20 December – Grade 10 Mock Exam
• 6 to 20 December – Exam for Grade 11 to 12
• 6 to 20 December – Grade 7 to 9 Final exam
• 25 December – Annual holiday starts
• 26 December 2025 to 26 January 2026 – Annual Holiday

Deaths

• 31 January: Zameera Umar, 70, Mother of former First Lady Fazna Ahmed. ^[33]
• 12 February: Mohamed Majeed, 60, singer. ^[34]
• 9 June: Ibraheem Fareed, 52, Renowned Religious Scholar of the Maldives. ^[35]
• 28 July: Hassan Sobir, NIIV , 73, Ambassador of the Maldives to Japan. ^[36]

References

1. "7 September 2025 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Male, Maldives". Time and date. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
2. Mohamed, Mariyath (1 January 2025). "Historical day as Maldives-China FTA comes into effect". The Edition . Retrieved 1 January 2025.
3. Ashraf, Ahmed (2 January 2025). "Rolling Your Own? Not Anymore! New Ban Hits Tobacco Accessories!". The Standard Maldives. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
4. "މާލެ އެއްކޮށް ފެނު އަޑީގައި، އެއްގަޑިއިރު ތެރޭ 60 މިލިލީޓަރުގެ ވާރޭ، 24 ގަޑިއިރު ތެރޭގެ 140 މިލިލީޓަރުގެ ވާރޭ ވެހިއްޖެ" [Malé completely underwater, in one hour 60 milliliters of rain, in 24 hours 140 millilitres of rain]. Adhadhu (in Divehi). 3 January 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
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19. "Filipino priest, Maldivian conservationist, Indian NGO named 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees". ABS-CBN . August 31, 2025. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
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