Republic Day Official Gathering Set for 19 November

The official ceremony to mark this year's Republic Day will be held on Thursday night, 19 November 2026, the President's Office has announced.

According to the President's Office, the official function will take place at 8:30 p.m. at Central Park in Hulhumalé. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu will address the nation during the gathering.

The ceremony will also feature the presentation of the President's Special Achievement Awards. Conferred at the national level to recognise courage, effort, and excellence across academic study, skills, and creative fields, the honours comprise a commemorative medal and a certificate of merit. Recipients are selected by the Special Achievement Award Committee established by the President.

In addition, the National Award for Public Service will be presented at the gathering. The honour recognises the competence and sincerity of long-serving state employees with more than 35 years of dedicated public service. Recipients receive a badge of honour, a plaque, and a certificate of merit awarded by the President upon selection by the National Awards Committee.

While Maldives Republic Day officially falls annually on 11 November, this year's state gathering has been scheduled for 19 November.