President Declares November 12 Public Holiday to Extend Republic Day Weekend

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has declared Thursday, November 12, 2026, as an official government holiday, creating a long weekend for public sector employees. According to the President's Office, the decision was made because Wednesday, November 11, is Republic Day—a public holiday—and Thursday falls on the last working day before the weekend. The move aims to provide uninterrupted leave for government employees. Government offices will reopen on Tuesday after the weekend.