President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified new legislation allowing public servants in the Maldives to remain in employment until the age of 75, fulfilling a key pledge made during his presidential campaign.
The Re-Employment Bill was passed by the People’s Majlis during an extraordinary sitting held on Monday, 5 January 2026, outside the legislature’s regular session schedule.
The new law establishes a formal legal framework for the re-employment of state employees beyond the existing pensionable age of 65, setting out eligibility criteria and procedural requirements for continued service.
The legislation applies to individuals currently working in, or previously employed by, the public service. However, it excludes members of the armed forces and police, judges, and individuals appointed under the Constitution or other specific laws.
Under the provisions of the Bill, public sector employees may continue working beyond retirement age up to a maximum of 75. It also allows for the re-employment of individuals who were required to retire upon turning 65 within the seven years preceding the law’s enactment.
The Re-Employment Act is expected to come into force within 30 days of ratification and its publication in the Government Gazette.