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2026 Malta Holidays

See public holidays in Malta for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

14

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

December

3 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Feast of St.Peter and St.Paul

3 days away

About Malta holidays in 2026

In 2026, Malta observes 14 public holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day on January 1st and concludes with Christmas Day on December 25th. Several holidays are tied to religious observances, particularly in the spring and late autumn. The country also commemorates significant national days throughout the year, marking historical events and national identity.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
February 10, 2026TuesdayFeast of St. Paul's Shipwreck
March 19, 2026ThursdayFeast of St. Joseph
March 31, 2026TuesdayFreedom Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
May 1, 2026FridayWorker's Day
June 7, 2026SundaySette Giugno
June 29, 2026MondayFeast of St.Peter and St.Paul
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption Day
September 8, 2026TuesdayFeast of Our Lady of Victories
September 21, 2026MondayIndependence Day
December 8, 2026TuesdayFeast of the Immaculate Conception
December 13, 2026SundayRepublic Day
December 25, 2026Friday​Christmas Day

Planning around Malta holidays in 2026

  • All listed holidays are observed nationwide.
  • Check the calendar for holiday dates that fall on weekends.
  • Note that several holidays are clustered in March, June, and December.
  • Be aware of the quietest months for holidays in July and October.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Malta's holiday calendar shows a notable concentration of observances in the first half of the year, with several holidays falling in March and June. The year also features a significant cluster of holidays at its end, particularly in December, including Christmas Day.

Following the busy periods in spring and early summer, the calendar experiences a lull in July and October. However, the latter part of the year picks up again with observances in August, September, and a strong finish in December.

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