Victory Day (Dhivehi: ނަޞްރުގެ ދުވަސް) is a public holiday in the Republic of Maldives held annually on November 3.

On 3 November 1988, an attempted coup was launched against the Maldivian government, then headed by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.

Early in the morning, around 80 mercenaries infiltrated Malé, the capital of the Maldives, seizing strategic government buildings and communication centers in an attempt to capture President Gayoom, assassinate him and overthrow his administration.

[2] Indian troops arrived in Malé within hours, successfully overpowering the mercenaries and reestablishing control, bringing the coup attempt to a swift end.

[4] The day honors those who safeguarded the nation's independence and underscores the importance of unity and security in the face of external threats.