The following lists events that happened during 2025 in the Maldives.
Incumbents Government
President: Mohamed Muizzu Vice President: Hussain Mohamed Latheef Majlis speaker: Abdul Raheem Abdulla Chief Justice: Ahmed Muthasim Adnan (until 21 July) Abdul Ghanee Mohamed (from 6 August) Majlis: 20th
Events
Eclipses 7 September – September 2025 lunar eclipse – View in Malé.
January 1 January: The Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement comes into effect. 2 January: The Maldives bans tobacco materials including tobacco rolling papers, filters, and handheld machines used for rolling cigarettes. 3 January: Malé experiences 140 millilitres of rain, causing flooding. 28 January: Ibrahim Faisal is dismissed as Minister of Tourism for unknown reasons.
February 1 February: The Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy are merged to create the Ministry of Tourism and Environment. 11 February: The Maldives scores 38 points on the Corruption Perceptions Index, getting one point lower than in 2023. 21 February: The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure starts to renovate Rasfannu Beach.
April 15 April: President Muizzu signs a law barring Israeli passport-holders except for dual citizens from entering the Maldives in solidarity with Palestine. 24 April: Protests occur in front of Sergeant Adam Haleel Criminal Investigations Building demanding justice for Hawwa Yumnu Rasheed. These protests later would be called the Dhuleh Nukuraanan protests. 27 April: President Muizzu establishes the "Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Incident that Occurred in Malé on 18 April 2025" to investigate Yumn's falling.
May 3 May: President Muizzu holds a press conference that lasts nearly 15 hours, which his office says is a new record for a president.
June
7 June: Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issued a warning to Aussie travelers that are travelling to the Maldives. 29 June: Maldives wins Indian Ocean's Leading Destination 2025 and Indian Ocean's Leading Green Destination 2025 of the World Travel Awards.
July 25 July: Indian prime minister Narendra Modi announces a $565-million line of credit to the Maldives as part of his visit to the country. 27 July: Guinness World Records awards Maldives Airports Company Limited the award for "Most Venues Performing Ceremonies and a Choreographed Fireworks Display". 28 July: Velana International Airport opens a new terminal.
August
27 August: Journalists protest at the President's Office over the controversial Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill. 31 August: Environment activist Shaahina Ali becomes the first Maldivian to become a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award, following her efforts to protect the country's marine ecosystems.
September 16 September: President Muizzu signs the Public Referendum Bill into law. 18 September: President Muizzu signs the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill into law and establishes the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission.
October
3 October: Eight people are arrested during protests in Malé against government corruption and repression. 12 October: President Muizzu issues Presidential Decree (No. 27/2025, issued 6 October 2025 under Article 115 of the constitution) formally called the referendum in Hulhudhoo, Meedhoo and Feydhoo. 22 October: A married couple is found dead in a house at Addu Hithadhoo. 24 October: FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits Maldives. Pro-Palestinian protesters are kicked out from Galolhu National Stadium after holding banners saying "Ban Israel From FIFA" citing FIFA's refusal to ban Israel due to the ongoing Gaza genocide. 25 October: 2025 Addu City referendum: a Referendum takes place in Addu City. Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo decide to separate while Feydhoo vote to remain in Addu City Council.
November 1 November: The Second Amendment to Tobacco Control Act takes effect. 9 November: Palestine national under-17 football team comes to the Maldives to take part in a training camp for the upcoming AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifying matches. Hanimaadhoo International Airport reopens. 10 November: President Mohamed Muizzu expresses condolences on car explosion on Delhi. 14 November: Ahmed Mahloof joins Congress. 17 November: The Trump Organization and Saudi-based development partner Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company have announced a luxury hotel in the Maldives. 29 November: Maldives extends relief support of $50,000 and donation of 25,000 cases of tuna cans to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah. 30 November: A national telethon organized by Television Maldives and 37 other media and news outlets held to raise funds for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah.
December 5 December: Maldives Raised over $834,843 to Sri Lanka, marking the country as Sri Lanka's biggest donor. Sri Lankans living in Maldives held a peaceful gathering to express their gratitude and thanking Maldivians for helping Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah. 6 December: President Mohamed Muizzu ratified amendments to the Drugs Act, introducing the death penalty for individuals convicted of smuggling drugs into the Maldives. 7 December: Maldives sets a new Guinness World Records for snorkeling with 307 people.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 2 January - New Year Holiday 6 February - Majlis Presidential Address and Opening of the Parliament 1 March – Ramadan 2 March - Post-Flood Holiday 20 March to 5 April – Eid al-Fitr Holiday 1 May – Labour Day 5 June to 9 June — Eid al-Adha 26 June – Islamic New Year 26 July – 60th Independence Day 27 July to 28 July — 60th Independence Day holiday 24 August – National Day (Qaumee Dhuvas) 4 September – Prophet Muhammad's Birthday 24 September – The Day Maldives Embraced Islam 2 November – Pre-Victory Day Holiday 3 November – Victory Day 11 November – Republic Day
Academic Days
11 January – Professional Development Day 03 24 January – International Day of Education 26 to 30 January – SSE and SIP 9 to 27 February – Grade 10 Mock Exam 9 to 27 February – Exam for Grade 11 to 12 15 to 27 February – Grade 7 to 9 Final exam 6 March – Annual holiday starts 7 March to 5 April – Annual Holiday 3 April– Teacher's Reporting Day 6 April – First day of school in Maldives (2025 April to December) 26 April – Professional Development Day 01 May to June – GCE Ordinary Level Examination 24 May – PTS Meeting 01 31 May – Professional Development Day 02 5 June to 9 June — Eid al-Adha 21 June - PTS Meeting 02 5 to 19 July – Final Exam for Grade 11 to 12 5 to 19 July – Exam for Grade 7 to 10 24 July – School break 25 July to 9 August – School Break Holiday 10 August – Beginning of Second term in Maldives 10 August – First day of school for Grade 12 students (2025-2026) 14 September – First day of school for Grade 11 students (2025-2026) 19 September to 27 September– Mid-term Break 5 October – Teacher's day 18 October – Professional Development Day 03 2 to 6 November – SSE and SIP 22 to 29 November - PTS Meeting 03 6 to 20 December – Grade 10 Mock Exam 6 to 20 December – Exam for Grade 11 to 12 6 to 20 December – Grade 7 to 9 Final exam 25 December – Annual holiday starts 26 December 2025 to 26 January 2026 – Annual Holiday
Deaths 31 January: Zameera Umar, 70, Mother of former First Lady Fazna Ahmed. 12 February: Mohamed Majeed, 60, singer. 9 June: Ibraheem Fareed, 52, Renowned Religious Scholar of the Maldives. 28 July: Hassan Sobir, , 73, Ambassador of the Maldives to Japan.
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