Maldives Independence Day

Maldives Independence Day

July 26This group of islands in the Indian Ocean had been under British control since 1887 until its full independence on this day in 1965. Independence Day is a national holiday in Maldives.
Maldives became a republic on November 11, 1968, an event commemorated with another national holiday, Republic Day . Festivities are held for two days, including November 11.
CONTACTS:
Maldives Mission to the U.N.
820 Second Ave., Ste. 800C
New York, NY 10017
212-599-6194; fax: 212-661-6405
www.maldivesmission-ny.com
SOURCES:
NatlHolWrld-1968, p. 126