Central Bank Maldives Monetary Authority MMA says it would be open for service next Saturday ahead of the Eid-Al Fitr holidays next week.

MMA said that instead of next Wednesday, the central bank would be open for services this Saturday.

It said that Banking services (Accepting deposits and releasing funds) would be available from 09:30 am to 12:00 pm. MMA said that services would be provided on an appointment basis as per current proceedings.

MMA said that letters and other packages would also be accepted during that time on Saturday.

The Central Bank had been providing its services between 09:00 am to 1 pm during Ramadan and would continue to do so during the first 7 days of Shahvaal.