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Public holidays in Malta in 2026

There are 14 public holidays in Malta in 2026. Public holidays in Malta are officially set by Chapter 252 of the Laws of Malta, on national holidays and other public holidays: ATT DWAR IL-FESTI NAZZJONALI U BTAJJEL PUBBLIĊI OĦRA. Among the Maltese public holidays in 2026, one falls on a Saturday (15 August) and two fall on a Sunday (7 June and 13 December).

Malta’s public holidays (Public Holidays) consist of nine religious feasts and five national holidays.

DateNameDescription
Thursday 1 January 2026New Year’s DayCelebration of New Year’s Day (L-Ewwel tas-Sena).
Tuesday 10 February 2026Feast of the Shipwreck of St PaulCommemoration of the shipwreck of the Apostle Paul on Malta in the year 60 (Il-Festa tan-Nawfraġju ta’ San Pawl).
Thursday 19 March 2026Feast of Saint JosephDay honouring Joseph, the husband of Mary (Il-Festa ta’ San Ġużepp).
Tuesday 31 March 2026Freedom DayCelebration of the departure of the British armed forces on 31 March 1979 (Jum il-Ħelsien).
Friday 3 April 2026Good FridayCommemoration of the Passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ (Il-Ġimgħa l-Kbira).
Friday 1 May 2026Workers’ DayInternational Workers’ Day (Jum il-Ħaddiem).
Sunday 7 June 2026Sette GiugnoCommemoration of the tragic events of 7 June 1919.
Monday 29 June 2026Feast of Saint Peter and Saint PaulFeast in honour of the Apostles Peter and Paul (L-Imnarja).
Saturday 15 August 2026AssumptionCelebration of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Santa Marija).
Tuesday 8 September 2026Feast of Our Lady of VictoriesFeast celebrating Our Lady of Victories (Il-Vitorja).
Monday 21 September 2026Independence DayCelebration of Malta’s independence, achieved in 1964 (Jum l-Indipendenza).
Tuesday 8 December 2026Immaculate ConceptionCatholic feast of the Immaculate Conception (Il-Kunċizzjoni).
Sunday 13 December 2026Republic DayAnniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Malta (1974) (Jum ir-Repubblika).
Friday 25 December 2026Christmas DayCelebration of Christmas (Il-Milied).
Friday 1 January 2027New Year’s DayCelebration of New Year’s Day (L-Ewwel tas-Sena).