# 2024 in the Maldives

The following lists events that happened during 2024 in the Maldives.

## Incumbents

* President: Mohamed Muizzu
* Vice President: Hussain Mohamed Latheef

## Events
### January

* 3 January: Private companies are allowed to operate drug rehabilitation centres in the country.
* 4 January: President Mohamed Muizzu launches a multimillion-dollar project to upgrade Velana International Airport (VIA) to boost the capacity to 25 million passengers, resulting in the relocation of seaplane terminals to be relocated to Funadhoo for the project to continue. Muizzu plans the creation of a body with the name "Maldives International Financial Services Authority" and plans Funadhoo to be an international financial hub.
* 7 January:
** Malé Prison is relocated due to its close proximity to other schools and colleges.
** The National Anthem begins playing every day at schools.
* 8 January: 2024 India-Maldives diplomatic row: Three deputy ministers who worked at the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts were suspended for insulting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X when he posted a photo of him in Lakshadweep. The Youth Ministry officials called Modi a "clown," a "terrorist," and a "puppet of Israel". As the Maldives is a Muslim nation, and strongly supports Palestine on Israel's Invasion in Gaza, it sparked online controversy about India-Maldives relations and travel boycotts against the Maldives by Indians.
* 10 January: Indian hackers attack the website of the Juvenile Court of the Maldives.
* 12 January:
** Malé and other islands experience flooding and rain. Due to the flooding, Hulhumalé cemetery was flooded and bodies that were to be buried were moved to Galolhu cemetery in Malé. The weather causes flight delays and damages one plane, as well as submerging 144 houses and displacing several residents. It was later reported that the capital had 159 mm of rain, the heaviest ever being recorded.
** The trial of actor, Mohamed Yunan and his wife Fathimath Rihula ends. They were charged with multiple counts of sexually abusing children in their family from 2019 to 2020.
* 13 January:
** Voters in Malé vote for a new mayor. Adam Azim wins the election.
* 14 January:
** The Maldives calls for the complete withdrawal of the Indian Armed Forces from its territory by March 15 amid a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. India currently has around 80 troops stationed on the archipelago. President Muizzu has given India till March 15 to remove all troops.
** Education Ministry and Maldives Government announces "Nationalism" be taught in schools starting from the next academic year as a new subject.
* 15 January:
** The government sends a private flight to Turkey to bring back Maldivian ex-fighters that were displaced during the Syrian civil war.
** Dharumavantha Hospital succeeds Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital as the primary government hospital.
** Government allows temporary fostering of children under state custody.
* 16 January:
** Air in Malé becomes unusually polluted due to the season change from Hulhangu (Southwest monsoon) to Iruvai (Northeast monsoon), with the quality index being 168.
** Urbanco reverted to calling themselves Housing Development Corporation (HDC) due to confusion among the public.
* 17 January: Maldives controls the spread of Hepatitis B and was given recognition by the World Health Organization.
* 18 January:
** The Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) mandates that individuals wishing to participate in parliamentary elections to open separate bank accounts.
** Government constructs temporary mosques in Phase II of Hulhumalé for Ramadan.
* 20 January: Hong Kong Airlines resumes direct flights to Maldives.
* 21 January: Government establishes the Maldives International Financial Services Authority, which will function under the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade.
* 23 January:
** Adam Azim is sworn in as the new Mayor of Malé.
* 25 January:
** The first session of "Ahaa" (the public forum of ministers) was held at Sultan Park.
** Maldivian expands operations to Hoarafushi Airport.
* 26 January: Malé City Council and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare sign an agreement to develop a temporary cat shelter.
* 27 January: New Police Stations are established in Baa Atoll Maalhos, and Kihaadhoo, and Noonu Atoll Henbadhoo and, Lhohi.
* 28 January:
** The People's Majlis sees clashes erupt between minority ruling party MPs and majority opposition MPs over a crucial vote on President Muizzu's Cabinet. The main opposition party MDP along with The Democrats decide to withhold parliamentary approval for four members of Muizzu's cabinet ahead of the voting on the cabinet. MPs from the People's National Congress obstruct the sitting as a protest began outside in defense of the ministers. Several lawmakers are injured and one ruling party member is hospitalised. Ruling party members submit a No-confidence trial against Speaker Mohamed Aslam and Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem.
* 29 January:
** Opposition party members including Maldivian Democratic Party and The Democrats submit an Impeachment motion against President Muizzu
** The People's Majlis approves 19 Cabinet ministers and rejects three others, namely Attorney General Ahmed Usham, Minister of Islamic Affairs Mohamed Shaheem and Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development Ali Haidar Ahmed.
** Government reintroduces helicopter flight services.
** Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) bans Toblerone after it was warned by the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed that a batch was contaminated with plastic.
* 30 January:
** Ministers who were rejected by parliament are re-appointed by President Muizzu.
** ECM opens applications for parliamentary elections.
** MFDA orders a Panadol recall after discovering quality issues and defects with the medicine.
** Dhiraagu signs a partnership agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to restore the damage caused to Rasfari reef.
* 31 January:
** Protest occur over Club Valencia board transfer where it is alleged that Mohamed Tholal, the sports commissioner changed the board members without the club knowing, causing Bassam Adeel Jaleel, ex-president of FAM to lose control over the club.
** Desalination plants are established in five islands with Chinese aid.
** Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem is attacked on the street with a hammer resulting in him being admitted to ADK Hospital. The MNDF has since strengthened his security detail. The attackers are found to have stalked him for hours beforehand and concealed their identity using helmets. The police summon former president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih after his statement which suggested he has credible information.
** Foreign military boards vessels in Maldives Ocean Territory, which is believed to be Indian Coast Guard or Navy by the Yellowfin Tuna Fisherman's Union (Bodu Kanneli Masveringe Union).

### February

* 1 February:
** The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) files charges against Ex-President of FAM, Bassam Abdul Jaleel.
** Maldives faces scarcity of medicines.
** Bar Council President Ismail Visham dies.
** MP Eva Abdulla submits motion to review the reappointment of ministers that were dismissed in parliament.
** India assigns US$93 million to be used as free aid to the Maldives.
* 2 February:
** State owned enterprise, Public Service Media (PSM) hosts parliamentary debates featuring candidates running for all 93 constituencies which is being planned to be hosted in the auditorium of the Maldives National University.
** The two people connected to the attack on PG Hussain Shameem are arrested.
** A case of whooping cough is detected in GA and Villingili.
** India hosts the second round of deliberations to remove foreign military presence and has agreed to remove all military by May 10.
** The Ministry of Defence identifies foreign military that boarded local vessels to be Indian Coastguard Ship 246 and 253. Maldives has also requested India to write a response to explain the jurisdiction behind Indian Coastguards boarding and operating in Maldives EEZ.
** A car crashes into solar panels in Sinamalé Bridge resulting in both the car and the solar panels damaged.
** A case is filed in the Civil Court regarding the results of the Henveiru Central constituency in ruling PPM/PNC primaries.
* 3 February:
** The Maldives and India agree to replace military personnel with civil personnel.
* 4 February:
** President Muizzu announces that Eid al-Fitr holiday (Starting 20 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal) is an Annual Holiday starting this year.
* 5 February:
** Opposition parties including MDP and The Democrats boycott this year's presidential address due to Muizzu's failure on security in parliamentarians during the 28 January brawl.
* 7 February:
** Government submits the re-appointed ministers to parliament.
* 8 February:
** Dhivehi and Islam to resume being taught abroad to Maldivians.
* 9 February:
** New policy to carry out medical checkups for immigrant workers.
* 10 February:
** The Animal Welfare Ministry hands over plot required to make a cat facility to Male' City Council.
** 500 athletes from 31 schools across the Maldives attend the Inter-School Athletics Meet in Addu City hosted by the Athletics Association of Maldives.
* 11 February:
** Ahmed Shaheer appointed as Chairman of Fenaka
** First female Atoll Council President elected, the new president is Hawwa Abdul Azees of Faafu Atoll Council.
* 12 February:
** Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) chairman Mohamed Umar Manik (MU Manik) resigns.
** Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem proposes an amendment to summon President Muizzu and Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef to parliament for questioning.
** Applications for the taxi driver register opens.
* 13 February:
** The Government announces plans to submit 24 bills to parliament.
** Civil Court orders ECM to pay Rf. 50,000 as compensation to Maldives Reform Movement (MRM) for dissolving the party.
** Applications open for MDP President
* 14 February:
** Installation of additional elevators in Hulhumale' Hiya Flats is contracted to a Chinese company.
** Younger children enrolled to higher preschool grades to be repeated.
** The no confidence motion against Speaker Aslam and Deputy Speaker Saleem is withdrawn.
** An Embassy of Maldives is established in Ankara Turkey.
** XiamenAir's first flight lands in the Maldives.
* 15 February:
** Health Ministry plans to build Cancer Hospital behind Dharumavantha Hospital.
** Maldives High Court stops Gulhifalhu reclamation due to a court case being filed that it was being conducted in an unfriendly way to the environment. The state appeals to the Supreme Court.
** The Health Protection Agency (HPA) conducts food inspection to food outlets in Malé, Hulhumalé and Villingili.
** ECM announces timeframe for candidate withdrawal in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
* 20 February:
** Abdulla Shahid wins MDP presidency.
** Department of National Registry (DNR) changes policy to allow issuance of ID cards to other individuals if they come with a letter by the owner permitting access.
* 21 February:
** Maldives donation of two million tuna cans to the Gaza Strip is delayed.
** National Mental Helpline is established, its helpline number being 1677.
** The Indian High Commission in Maldives confirms that onion exports will proceed under a separate bilateral agreement.
** The new apron of the Hanimaadhoo International Airport is officially opened for operations.
* 22 February:
** Bank of Maldives (BML) opens a self-service ATM in Gulhi and Keyodhoo
** The MFDA reissues a permit for Panadol use and distribution.
** The Maldives delivers a statement to ICJ on behalf of the Palestinian people upon request by the Government of Palestine.
** The ACC opens investigation into allegations of corruption involving former parliamentarians and government ministers.
** The Housing Ministry launches 'Hiyaavehi' housing portal which is accessible in eFaas.
** The MDP submits anti-defection bill to parliament to prevent floor crossing.
* 23 February:
** The Home Ministry's website is attacked by an Indian Hacker group with the name "Cyber Force" in response to the Maldives Anti-India remarks.
* 24 February:
** India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives begins joint coast guard training exercises.
* 25 February:
** Arabiyya School construction begins.
** The Maldives Trade Association is established.
* 29 February: The Maldivian Parliamentary election is moved to 21 April.

### March

* 1 March: Air ambulance service between Maldives and Sri Lanka begins.

### April

* 8 April:
** 2024 India-Maldives diplomatic row: Mariyam Shiuna,the Suspended Youth Ministry officials who called Modi a "clown," "terrorist," and "puppet of Israel" Mocks Asoka Chakra on Edited MDP's campaign poster for 2024 Maldivian parliamentary election, later deletes the post and later apologized on X (formally Twitter).
** President Muizzu inaugurates 'Eid Ali', an initiative aimed at illuminating islands across the Maldives in the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
* 9 April: former president Abdulla Yameen's Party PNF held their inauguration.
* 10 April: Muslims in Maldives gathers at the Islamic Centre for Eid al-Fitr Prayer on the Morning of 10 April 2024
** Sermon calls for strengthening social ties on Eid.
* 18 April: The High Court of the Maldives overturns former president Abdulla Yameen's 11-year prison sentence for corruption and orders a retrial.
* 21 April:
** 2024 Maldivian parliamentary election: Maldivians elect a new parliament.
** President Muizzu's party, the People's National Congress (PNC), is declared the winner of the election.
* 23 April: The President has appointed Heena Waleed as Chief Spokesperson at the President's Office.
* 24 April:
** Six candidates who won the 2024 Maldivian parliamentary election join the PNC, adding their total number of seats from 66 to 72.
** Former UNGA President, Foregin Minister and Current President of MDP Abdulla Shahid's Father Sheikh Moosa Jameel has passed away. The Funeral Prayer held at Islamic Center after Asr prayer and Laid to Rest at the Galolhu Cemetery.
* 25 April:
** MP-elect Mohamed Rasheed, an independent from the Nolhivaram constituency joins the PNC.
** GCE Ordinary Level Exams begins in Maldives.
* 28 April: MDH and Everest global safety concerns: Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) bans MDH and Everest Spices after it was warned by the Singapore Food Agency and Hong Kong's Center for Food Safety that these brand's curry powders were found to contain ethylene oxide. Maldives is the third country to ban two Indian Spice brands despite the India-Maldives Conflict.
* 29 April:
** Abdulla Siyaz appointed as State Minister for Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
** HPA reports 72 cases of Chikungunya during April.
* 30 April: Foakaidhoo experiences flooding after 2 hours of heavy rainfall.

### May

* 1 May:
** Labour Day protest held in the Maldives.
** Government condemns threats made against RaajjeTV and Channel 13.
* 2 May:
** Maldives has called to abolish the power to veto motions at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), stating that the country cannot turn a blind eye towards Israel's genocide of Palestinians.
** Homeland Security Minister, Ali Ihusaan, announces photograph and fingerprint collection of expatriate workers.
* 3 May:
** President Muizzu assures local media that he will provide special allowance or incentives to address the concern of media outlets receiving low income.
** MDP accuses government of trying to mislead the public about obstructing freedom of press.
** Kaashidhoo constituency MP Abdulla Jabir resigns from the People's Majlis.
** Old faces have made a comeback on the news channel, PSM News's special coverage held yesterday on occasion of their anniversary.
* 4 May:
** Discussions were held between the Maldivian government and the Saudi Arabian government to formally open King Salman Mosque.
* 5 May:
** Maldives calls for justice of the Palestinian people at the Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
** US Montana National Guard and the Maldives National Defence Force commences joint military exercise.
** The Democrats secures victory in Maduvvari Council President By-Elections.
* 6 May:
** Parliament approves appointment of Ambassadors to Bangladesh, China & Saudi Arabia.
** Maldives wins four titles at the World Travel Awards in the Indian Ocean category.
* 7 May:
** Seven story building planned on being added to Addu Equatorial Hospital.
* 8 May:
** Taxi's overcharging and unavailability at VIA now fixed.
* 9 May:
** Government launches large-scale project to fix Male' City's flooding.
** The President officiates oath–taking and firearm presentation ceremony for the graduates of Maldives National Defense Force's 70th basic training course.
* 10 May:
** Cross-match samples now extractable within Maldives.
** All Indian military personnel left Maldives.
* 27 May:
** Northern atoll of Haa Dhaalu Atoll experiences tremors.
* 28 May:
** Members of the 20th Parliament of the Maldives take oath of office.
** Abdul Raheem Abdulla was elected as Parliament Speaker, Ahmed Nazim as Deputy Speaker.
** President Mohamed Muizzu congratulates Parliament members of the 20th People's Majlis.
* 30 May:
** First immigration raid led by all female officers.
** Izzudheen and Salahuddin School starts O level education.
* 31 May:
** MDP South Galolhu constituency Meekail Ahmed Naseem submits bill to parliament calling for a ban on entry of israeli passport holders.

### June

* 1 June:
** The Ministry of Education announces that textbooks have been provided to every school in Maldives.
** Male' to hold by-election for three vacant seats at the city council.
* 2 June:
** The Cabinet decides to change laws to prevent Israeli passport holders from entering the country and to establish a subcommittee to oversee the process.
** The Israeli Foreign Ministry issues a travel warning asking Israeli citizens to leave the Maldives.
* 6 June:
** Maldives announces that Eid al-Adha is the 16th of June.
* 17 June:
** Attorney General Ahmed Usham announced that the Maldives would review its ban on Israeli passport holders due to the fact that it would ban Israeli-Arabs who identify as Palestinian.
* 25 June:
** Maldivian Midfielder Mohamed Arif Passes Away while receiving treatment. President Muizzu conveyed heartfelt condolences to his family In a message posted on the social media platform X. He was laid to rest at the Galolhu Cemetery after Funeral Prayer at the Islamic Center early morning of 26 June. due to his death, HPA revealed that following the detection of a case of Meningococcal Disease, relevant information has been collected, contact tracing has been done, contacts have been informed and contacts have been provided prophylactic drugs for disease prevention. HPA stressed the importance of visiting a doctor without delay, if those who travelled to Saudi Arabia to perform this year's pilgrimage during extreme heat who did not receive the meningitis vaccine for any reason or those who did not complete 14 days between the date of vaccination and their departure for the Hajj pilgrimage, develop symptoms.
* 27 June:
** Two state environment ministers were suspended and arrested for allegedly performing black magic on President Muizzu.
** Maldives cancels Independence Day Activities over an Economic crisis spaking the country. Maldives has planned to raise GST and TGST in 2025 which sparked anger and criticism by Opposition supporters that President Muizzu has failed economically.
** Maldives welcomes 1 millionth tourist of the year 2024.

### July

* 9 July:
** MNDF has said that there were no signs of an explosion despite having responded to reports of an explosion inside a van parked at 'Galolhu Kanmathi' in Malé.
** 'Welcome' monument built at Velana International Airport has been unveiled.
* 13 July:
** Izzudheen School closed due to building structure in poor condition. The students are now transferred at Dharumavantha School.
** Maldives Consulate in Kerala has advised caution by Maldivians as a Brain Eating Amoeba Infection is spreading in Kerala.
** Maldives has pledged to donate over US$1.29 million (MVR 19.8 million) as humanitarian aid for Palestine through UNRWA.
* 15 July:
** Bank of Maldives rejected Ex-President Yameen's lawsuit claiming it cannot be used over the agreement between Yameen and the Anti-Corruption Commission.
** A Maldivan who works at 'Hidhmaiy' charity organization has met with an accident during an eight-hour car ride to Chittagong from Dhaka, Bangladesh when the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel.
* 16 July:
** World's most popular fast food chain KFC's outlet in Malé City has been vandalized, with the vandals having broken the glass shopfront and damaging property. They were vandalized after putting up posters calling for the boycott of these business in relation to the ongoing genocide in Palestine.
** Maldives announced the shortage of Fish Supplies in stores.
* 18 July:
** Mother of Ex-President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Majeediyya School Principal's Mother passed away at 80 years of age while seeking treatment at the ADK Hospital., The Current President Mohamed Muizzu has extended condolences to former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and his family on the social media platform 'X'.
* 20 July:
** KFC's outlet in Malé City has been vandalized for the second time in a row., A 48-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shattering the glass shopfront of the KFC outlet on Ameenee Magu on Tuesday night, a police media official said. The man was arrested under a court order and has been remanded in custody for 30 days.
** Ruling party, People's National Congress (PNC), secured five out of the six local council seats in the by-elections held on Saturday. PNC won all seats except for Rasmaadhoo.
* 23 July:
** High Court has commenced the appeal hearings today two years after appeal cases were submitted against the two suspects who were convicted of the murder and sentenced to life in prison, and the two suspects who were acquitted in the murder of blogger Yameen Rasheed.
** The Islamic call of Prayer 'Adhan' calls in Parliament chambers during prayer time.
** HDC has announced for those interested in running food trucks in Hulhumalé.
** MTCC has said that the reconstruction of the Izzuddeen Jetty is facing delays due to difficulties in bringing in necessary material from abroad.
** Minister of Education Dr. Ismail Shafeeu has announced that A'level classes will be introduced in 23 additional schools. In addition to this, students who receive even a single pass in their O'level examinations will now be eligible to join A'level studies.
* 25 July:
** Maldivian Democratic Party has approved the appointment of former Thulhaadhoo MP Hisaan Hussain as the party's vice president.
** President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has inaugurated a special program titled 'Malé Fehi' which aims to address the issue of congestion and traffic woes in the Malé City. which includes charging a toll fee on the Sinamalé bridge connecting Male', Hulhumale' and Hulhule. due to criticism, President Muizzu has posted on X saying that it is not his policy to charge tolls from the bridge.
** Yoosuf Maaniu Mohamed resigns as State Minister of Homeland Security and Technology.
* 26 July:
** Maldives Marks 59th Independence Day, Independence Day activities are canceled this year due to Economic crisis sparked the country.
** Transparency Maldives expresses worry over the ministry's decision to deport migrants involved in Quota Reform Movement Protest in G.dh Thinadhoo.
* 27 July:
** Olympics: Fathimath Dheema Ali, the first Maldivian athlete to qualify for the Olympics through the South Asian Qualifiers, faced defeat in today's preliminary round match against Katarzyna Wegrzyn from Poland.
* 28 July:
** Maldives resumes medical evacuations with India-gifted Donier aircraft after 7 months due to Maldives-India Conflict.
** Olympics: India's PV Sindhu, who secured medals in the last two Olympics, emerged victorious in her match against Maldives' badminton star Fathimath Nabaha Abdul Razzaq.
* 30 July:
** MMPRC / Visit Maldives began its tourism roadshow in India after facing boycotts due to a suspended deputy minister saying that Narendra Modi is a 'Puppet of Israel.'

### August

* 1 August:
** Amidst significant public pressure, the government of the Maldives issued a formal message of condolence to Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, following recent events.
* 2 August:
** Amid public anger from pro-Palestine supporters, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced that absentee funeral prayer for Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, would be held in mosques across the country after the Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer. While some mosques complied with this directive, others did not. For instance, at the Grand Mosque in Malé, the absentee funeral prayer was conducted for a staff member of the President's office who was buried abroad, rather than for Ismail Haniyeh. In contrast, the King Salman Mosque in Malé did not hold the absentee prayer for him at all. According to state media outlet PSM News, absentee funeral prayers for Ismail Haniyeh were conducted in mosques across the country. The prayers were held following a directive from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs amidst public pressure from pro-Palestine supporters.
** Adam Azim has won the Maldivian Democratic Party's national council by-elections, he has won the president of Malé constituency.
* 5 August:
** USAID provided a financial assistance of 8.5 million $ to the Maldives.
** Government has raised concerns regarding the lack of rental payments for housing units, despite implementing a 20% rent reduction.
* 6 August:
** The High Commission of the Maldives in the United Kingdom requests that all Maldivian nationals residing in the UK register with the High Commission. This request comes in response to ongoing anti-Muslim riots by the English Defence League.
* 22 August: The Maldives report their first two cases of mpox. But do not specify the clade the cases are from.

### September

* 30 September: President Muizzu reshuffled his cabinet, due to the resignation of Mohamed Shafeeq, making Abdulla Khaleel from Health Minister to Foreign Affairs Minister, Moosa Zameer from Foreign Affairs Minister to Finance Minister, and Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim from Principal Secretary to the President on Public Policy to Health Minister.

### October

* 3 October: Uncle of former president Ibrahim Nasir died at the age of 96.

### November

* 3 November: Maldives celebrates Victory Day.

### December

* 1 December: Aishath Rameela resigns as Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, president assigns Maryam Mariya to temporarily oversee the Ministry.
* 12 December: Maldives government buildings fire: The building housing the Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development, as well as the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure caught fire along with the first two floors of Green Building which houses the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy.
* 14 December: Maldives government buildings fire: Affected ministries relocated to Dharubaaruge.
* 15 December: Vape ban fully comes into force under the First Amendment to the Tobacco Control Act.
* 25 December: President Mohamed Muizzu sends message of condolence to the President of Azerbaijan following the Azerbaijan Airlines flight crash near Aktau.
* 26 December:
** Maldives reaches 2 million tourists this year.
** Maldives marks 20th year of Indian Ocean Tsunami, observes a one minute of moment of silence across the country.
* 27 December: President Mohamed Muizzu sends message of condolence following the passing of India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
* 28 December: Japanese Lawmaker Toshiyuki Adachi dies while snorkeling in the sea near a resort in Lhaviyani Atoll.
* 30 December:
** President Mohamed Muizzu sends message of condolence following the passing of U.S.’s former President Jimmy Carter.
** President Mohamed Muizzu sends message of condolence to the Acting President of South Korea following the Jeju Air flight crash at Muan International Airport.
** Washington Post revealed that Maldives Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party give India’s Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) 87 Million Rufiyaa (USD 5 Million)

## Holidays

Source:
* 1 January – New Year's Day
* 11 March – Ramadan
* 31 March to 12 April – Eid al-Fitr Holiday
* 21 April – Election Day
* 22 April – Post-Election Holiday
* 1 May – Labour Day
* 16 June to 20 June — Eid al-Adha
* 7 July – Islamic New Year
* 26 July – Independence Day
* 14 August - Post-Flood Holday
* 4 September – National Day (Qaumee Dhuvas)
* 5 September - National Day Holiday
* 16 September – Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
* 5 October – The Day Maldives Embraced Islam
* 3 November – Victory Day
* 10 November - Republic Day Holiday
* 11 November – Republic Day

## Academic Days

* 7 January – Beginning of Second term in Maldives
* 20 January – Professional Development Day 02
* 21 January to 8 February – Exam for Grade 11 & 12
* 24 January – International Day of Education
* 24 February – Professional Development Day 03
* 24 February to 14 March – Grade 10 Mock Exam
* 17 to 21 March – SSE and SIP
* 31 March to 12 April – Eid al-Fitr Holiday (i.e.: Mid-term Break)
* April to June – GCE Ordinary Level Examination
* 16 to 27 April – Final exam
* 30 April – Annual holiday starts
* 1 to 25 May – Annual Holiday
* 22 May – Teacher's Reporting Day
* 26 May – First day of school in Maldives (2024 to 2025)
* 16 June to 20 June — Eid al-Adha
* 29 June – Professional Development Day 01
* 11 to 28 August – Final Exam for Grade 11 & 12
* 10 to 22 September – Exam for Grade 8, 9 & 10
* 26 September – School break
* 27 September to 5 October – School Break Holiday
* October to November – GCE A-level Examination
* 5 October – Teacher's day
* 6 October – Beginning of Second term in Maldives
* 26 October – Professional Development Day 02
* 22 December 2024 to 2 January 2025 – New Year Holiday (i.e.: Mid-term Break)

## Arts and entertainment

* List of Maldivian films of 2024

## Sport
### Other sports

* Maldives at the 2024 Summer Olympics
* Maldives at the 2024 Summer Paralympics

## Deaths

* 25 June: Mohamed Arif, 38, footballer (VB Sports Club, Club Eagles, national team)
* 18 July: Moomina Hussainfulhu, 80, Mother of former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Mother of the Majeediyya School principal Aishath Mohamed Solih
* 3 October: Uncle of former president Ibrahim Nasir died at the age of 96.