No Extra Public Holidays for Eid al-Adha 2025, Confirms President’s Office

The President’s Office has confirmed that no extra public holidays will be declared in relation to this year’s Eid al-Adha, as the festival days already coincide with existing national holidays.

Official Statement Confirms No Calendar Changes

Presidential Spokesperson Heena Waleed made the announcement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), clarifying the government's stance. According to her statement, Hajj Day—marked on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah in the Islamic calendar—will fall on Thursday, June 5, based on both the Maldives and Saudi Arabian lunar calendars.

“Since Hajj Day and the days of Eid al-Adha are already designated public holidays, there will be no revisions to the official holiday calendar,” Heena stated.

Eid al-Adha Break Aligns with Weekend

This year, Eid al-Adha falls on Friday, June 6, while Sunday, June 8, and Monday, June 9 have also been declared public holidays. However, since Saturday is already a weekend, two of the four holiday days naturally coincide with off days, limiting the scope for an extended break.

A Contrast to Eid al-Fitr Celebrations

The decision stands in sharp contrast to the Eid al-Fitr break earlier this year, when the government granted a prolonged 15-day holiday. That extension included the final 10 days of Ramadan as well as the official Eid period, providing a longer rest period for the public and civil service.