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Public Holidays in Malta — 2026
Malta observes 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | L-Ewwel tas-Sena | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck | In-Nawfraġju ta’ San Pawl | Nationwide |
| Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Feast of St. Joseph | San Ġużepp | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | Freedom Day | Jum il-Ħelsien | Nationwide |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Il-Ġimgħa l-Kbira | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Worker's Day | Jum il-Ħaddiem | Nationwide |
| Sunday, June 7, 2026 | Sette Giugno | Nationwide | |
| Monday, June 29, 2026 | Feast of St.Peter and St.Paul | L-Imnarja | Nationwide |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Assumption Day | Santa Marija | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | Feast of Our Lady of Victories | Il-Vittorja | Nationwide |
| Monday, September 21, 2026 | Independence Day | L-Indipendenza | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | L-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni | Nationwide |
| Sunday, December 13, 2026 | Republic Day | Jum ir-Repubblika | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Il-Milied | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 20 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 20 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 21 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday, February 10, 2027 | Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck |
| Friday, March 19, 2027 | Feast of St. Joseph |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Wednesday, March 31, 2027 | Freedom Day |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Worker's Day |
| Monday, June 7, 2027 | Sette Giugno |
| Tuesday, June 29, 2027 | Feast of St.Peter and St.Paul |
| Sunday, August 15, 2027 | Assumption Day |
| Wednesday, September 8, 2027 | Feast of Our Lady of Victories |
| Tuesday, September 21, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Wednesday, December 8, 2027 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
| Monday, December 13, 2027 | Republic Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.