President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared Thursday, 12 November, a public holiday for civil servants, creating an extended four-day weekend around Republic Day celebrations on 11 November.
The President’s Office issued an official directive confirming the additional day off, which bridges the gap between the national holiday and the weekend. All state offices and administrative institutions will remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday, resuming operations on Sunday, 15 November.
The government said the move aims to give public sector employees an uninterrupted holiday period alongside the national commemoration. Republic Day marks the establishment of the Second Republic in 1968.
The declaration comes amid ongoing political debate over major development projects, including the proposed Rasmalé agreement with UAE-based Eagle Hills.