President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared Sunday, October 1, 2023, a government holiday.

This announcement was made through an official statement issued on Thursday by the President's Office. President Solih made the decision considering that Saturday, September 30, is the designated voting day of second round for the 2023 Presidential Elections.

Officials from government offices and institutions and members of the general public are anticipated to be engaged with assignments and tasks related to the election and voting process. President Solih made the decision in response to a request submitted by the Elections Commission of the Maldives.