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Public holidays in Malta in 2025

There are 14 public holidays in Malta in 2025. The public holidays in Malta are officially set by Chapter 252 of the Laws of Malta, concerning national holidays and other public holidays: ATT DWAR IL-FESTI NAZZJONALI U BTAJJEL PUBBLIĊI OĦRA.

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

DateNameDescription
Wednesday, January 1, 2025New YearCelebration of the New Year (L-Ewwel tas-Sena).
Monday, February 10, 2025Feast of the Shipwreck of Saint PaulCommemoration of the shipwreck of the apostle Paul in Malta in the year 60 (Il-Festa tan-Nawfraġju ta’ San Pawl).
Wednesday, March 19, 2025Feast of Saint JosephDay honoring Joseph, the husband of Mary (Il-Festa ta’ San Ġużepp).
Monday, March 31, 2025Freedom DayCelebration of the departure of the British Army on March 31, 1979 (Jum il-Ħelsien).
Friday, April 18, 2025Good FridayCommemoration of the Passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ (Il-Ġimgħa l-Kbira).
Thursday, May 1, 2025Labour DayInternational Workers’ Day (Jum il-Ħaddiem).
Saturday, June 7, 2025Sette GiugnoCommemoration of the tragic events of June 7, 1919.
Sunday, June 29, 2025Feast of Saint Peter and Saint PaulFeast in honor of the Apostles Peter and Paul.
Friday, August 15, 2025AssumptionCelebration of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
Monday, September 8, 2025Feast of Our Lady of VictoriesFeast celebrating Our Lady of Victories (Il-Vitorja).
Sunday, September 21, 2025Independence DayCelebration of Malta’s independence obtained in 1964.
Monday, December 8, 2025Immaculate ConceptionCatholic feast of the Immaculate Conception (Il-Kunċizzjoni).
Saturday, December 13, 2025Republic DayAnniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Malta (1974).
Thursday, December 25, 2025ChristmasCelebration of Christmas (Il-Milied).