Maldives country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours
📍 Maldives
Theme Independence Day 2027
Maldives is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Male, the national observance is Independence Day on 26 July, and the national colours are red and green. The Maldives ended the British protectorate on 26 July 1965.
Capital and region
Male is the capital. Maldives sits in the Indian Ocean time region, on the Indian/Maldives clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Monday, 26 July 2027. The Maldives ended the British protectorate on 26 July 1965. Locally it is called Dhivehi Raa'je ge minivan kan. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and green. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Maldives?
The capital is Male.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Monday, 26 July 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and green.
What does the national day mark?
The Maldives ended the British protectorate on 26 July 1965.
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