Public Holidays in Malta 2026
14 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Malta has fourteen paid national and public holidays. Five of them are formally classified as National Holidays under Maltese law.
Malta Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 10 | Tuesday | Feast of St Paul's Shipwreck |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Feast of St Joseph |
| Mar 31 | Tuesday | Freedom Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| Jun 7 | Sunday | Sette Giugno |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Feast of St Peter and St Paul |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Sep 8 | Tuesday | Victory Day |
| Sep 21 | Monday | Independence Day |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 13 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
All 2027 dates follow Malta's statutory holiday law; Good Friday moves with Easter.
National and Public Holiday Categories 2026
Freedom Day, Sette Giugno, Victory Day, Independence Day and Republic Day are the five National Holidays. The remaining statutory days include Catholic feasts and other public holidays.
Holiday Rules in Malta
Malta's National Holidays and Other Public Holidays Act defines the calendar. Employees have specific entitlement rules when public holidays fall on weekly rest days.
Malta Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Malta has fourteen statutory paid holidays.
- Independence Day is 21 September.
- Republic Day is 13 December.
- Driving is on the left.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many paid public holidays does Malta have?
Fourteen.
Which dates are National Holidays?
Freedom Day, Sette Giugno, Victory Day, Independence Day and Republic Day.
When is Malta Independence Day?
It is observed on 21 September.
Is Good Friday a public holiday?
Yes. Good Friday is one of Malta's statutory public holidays.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official 2026 public-holiday list under the National Holidays and Other Public Holidays Act.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.