Gov’t Declares September 5th a Public Holiday for National Day

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared Thursday, September 5, 2024, a Government holiday to mark this year’s National Day of the Maldives.

The announcement was made in a directive the President’s Office issued yesterday.

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Maldives National Day also known as Qaumee Dhuvas in Dhivehi, is observed to celebrate the victory of Mohamed Thakurufaanu over the Portuguese occupation in the year 1573.