Islamic New Year
Nationwide public holiday in Maldives · ހިޖުރީ އާ އަހަރު ފެށޭ ދުވަސް
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 June | Tuesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 6 June | Sunday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Maldives.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Fri 4 Jun – Sun 6 Jun is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Malé around 6 June: high 29°C (84°F), low 28°C (83°F), rain on 66% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Malé. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 6 June in Malé: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Maldives
Monday, 26 July 2027
Islamic New Year in other countries
Bahrain
Brunei
Indonesia
Iraq
Jordan
Kuwait
Malaysia
Oman
Palestine
Syrian Arab Republic
United Arab Emirates
Algeria
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.