President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared Thursday, February 6, 2025, as a Government holiday, marking the day he will deliver his annual Presidential Address to the People's Majlis (Parliament).

The announcement came through Directive No. 1/2025, issued by the President's Office on Wednesday.

The declaration aligns with Article 84 of the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives, which outlines the requirements for the President's annual address to the parliamentary body.

With the issuance of this new directive, the President's Office has formally revoked the previous Presidential Directive No. 1/2024, which was issued on January 18, 2024.

The annual Presidential Address is a crucial constitutional duty where the President presents the Government's policies, achievements, and future plans to the legislature.