Quick answer: Maldives has 235 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 |
| February | 18 | 2 |
| March | 13 | 13 |
| April | 22 | 0 |
| May | 15 | 8 |
| June | 20 | 2 |
| July | 22 | 2 |
| August | 19 | 2 |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 22 | 0 |
| November | 19 | 2 |
| December | 23 | 0 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Maldives)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Majlis Presidential Address |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Ramadan Start |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Ramadan Holiday |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Ramadan Holiday |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Ramadan Holiday |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Ramadan Holiday |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Ramadan Holiday |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Ramadan Holiday |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Ramadan Holiday |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Ramadan Holiday |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Ramadan Holiday |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Ramadan Holiday |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Eid-ul-Fithr |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Eid-ul-Fithr Holiday |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Eid-ul-Fithr Holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Labor Day |
| May 24, 2026 | Eid-ul Al'haa Holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Eid-ul Al'haa Holiday |
| May 26, 2026 | Hajj Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Eid-ul Al'haa |
| May 28, 2026 | Eid-ul Al'haa Holiday |
| May 29, 2026 | Eid-ul Al'haa Holiday |
| May 30, 2026 | Eid-ul Al'haa Holiday |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Muharram |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Muharram |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Independence Day Holiday |
| Aug 14, 2026 | National Day |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Milad un Nabi |
| Sep 14, 2026 | The Day Maldives Embraced Islam |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Victory Day |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Republic Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
13 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Maldives in 2026?
Maldives has 235 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 33 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
March has the fewest working days, with 13.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.