Republic Day in the Maldives is celebrated on November 11th each year, marking the day in 1968 when the country became a republic for the second time. The first instance was a brief period between 1953 and 1954, but it reverted to a sultanate until the historic change in 1968 when Ibrahim Nasir became the first President of the second republic following the end of Sultanate rule.
The move to a republican form of government reflected a desire for modernization and political reform. It was a significant moment that ended centuries of monarchical rule and ushered in a new era of governance.
On Republic Day, people engage in various activities that promote patriotism and unity:
Republic Day is an opportunity for Maldivians to express their national identity, reflect on their history, and celebrate their sovereignty as an independent republic.