Official Independence Day reception cancelled to cut costs
14 ޖުލައި 2026 | އަންގާރަ 13:40As part of the government's ongoing austerity measures to reduce public spending, the President has decided to cancel this year's official Independence Day reception; however, the formal Independence Day ceremony will proceed at the Social Centre, where the President is scheduled to deliver a national address.
President Muizzu delivers his remarks at the ceremony held to inaugurate the new terminal at Velana International Airport. | President's Office
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has decided not to hold the official reception to mark Independence Day this year.
The decision to cancel this meeting was made as part of a series of measures aimed at reducing state expenditure.
The official ceremony to mark Independence Day will be held this year at 9:00 a.m. on Independence Day at the Social Centre. The President's Office has announced that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will deliver a national address during the ceremony.
