aroundJun2026
Manta ray and whale shark season
📍 Hanifaru Bay (Baa Atoll)
Best months for big mantas at Hanifaru Bay; whale sharks in South Ari all year.
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Festivals, sport, trade fairs and culture
aroundJun2027
Manta ray and whale shark season
📍 Hanifaru Bay (Baa Atoll)
Best months for big mantas at Hanifaru Bay; whale sharks in South Ari all year.
26Jul2027
Public holidays in Maldives (next 12 months)
Banks, offices and some shops close; domestic flights, trains and hotels are busier around these days.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 3 Nov 2026 | Victory Day |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Republic Day |
| 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 8 Feb 2027 | First Day of Ramadan (estimated) |
| 9 Mar 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| 10-11 Mar 2027 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| 1 May 2027 | International Worker's Day |
| 15 May 2027 | Day of Arafah (estimated) |
| 16 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| 17-19 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| 6 Jun 2027 | Islamic New Year (estimated) |
| 26 Jul 2027 | Independence Day |
| 3 Aug 2027 | National Day (estimated) |
| 14 Aug 2027 | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| 2 Sep 2027 | The Day Maldives Embraced Islam (estimated) |
Dates marked “around” change every year - always check the official site before you book. Live alerts come from GDACS (the UN/EU disaster alert system), Reuters headlines and the official holiday tables, and are checked automatically several times a day. Satu Koneksi Hotel is not responsible for third-party websites.