This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Malta in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Malta.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
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New Year's Day | Malta January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
Feast of Saint Paul's Shipwreck | Malta February 10 2026, Tuesday |
National |
Feast of Saint Joseph | Malta March 19 2026, Thursday |
National |
Freedom Day | Malta March 31 2026, Tuesday |
National |
Good Friday | Malta April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
Easter Sunday | Malta April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
Easter Monday | Malta April 6 2026, Monday |
Observance |
Bank Holiday | Malta April 6 2026, Monday |
Observance |
Labour Day/May Day | Malta May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
Sette Giugno | Malta June 7 2026, Sunday |
National |
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul | Malta June 29 2026, Monday |
National |
The Feast of Mary's Assumption | Malta August 15 2026, Saturday |
National |
The Feast of Our Lady of Victories | Malta September 8 2026, Tuesday |
National |
Independence Day | Malta September 21 2026, Monday |
National |
Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Malta December 8 2026, Tuesday |
National |
Republic Day | Malta December 13 2026, Sunday |
National |
Christmas Eve | Malta December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Christmas Day | Malta December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
Boxing Day | Malta December 26 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
Bank Holiday | Malta December 26 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
New Year's Eve | Malta December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |