President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared Government holidays for Eid al-Fitr, as announced in Directive No. 6/2025 issued today.

According to the Directive, if the Ministry of Islamic Affairs announces 1st of Shawwal 1446 falls on Monday, March 31, 2025, as per the calendar, the Government holidays for Eid will include March 31, April 1, 2, and 3, 2025.

If, as per the Ministry, 1st of Shawwal falls on Sunday, March 30, 2025, the Government holidays will be observed from March 30 to April 3, 2025.

The President’s decision was made to ensure that employees can enjoy uninterrupted holidays and spend more time with their families during Eid al-Fitr. Government offices will reopen on Sunday, April 6, 2025, after the Eid holidays.