Government declares Sunday and Monday as public holidays in connection with the elections
4 އެޕްރީލު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 18:00President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has declared this Sunday and Monday as public holidays in connection with the upcoming elections. This decision was made following a request from the Elections Commission, as a significant number of civil servants are involved in various administrative tasks and election-related activities during this period.
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has declared Sunday and Monday as public holidays following the three elections held on Saturday.
In a directive issued by the President's Office on Saturday, the President has declared Sunday, April 5, 2026, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays.
This decision was made following a request from the Elections Commission (EC) to declare Sunday a public holiday. The Commission noted that the local council elections, Women's Development Committee elections, and a public referendum are scheduled for April 4, 2026, requiring the active involvement of a significant number of state institution and civil service employees in various election-related tasks.
Furthermore, the Commission stated that it has requested the government to declare Monday, April 6, a public holiday, as significant election-related work is scheduled to continue following the polls.
