Public holidays in Malta in 2026 include 14 official national and public holidays recognised under the National Holidays and Other Public Holidays Act. The calendar includes fixed-date national commemorations, Catholic feast days and Good Friday. Malta also has separate bank holidays that should not be confused with the general public-holiday schedule.
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Next Public Holiday in Malta
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Confirmed |
Public Holidays in Malta 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Confirmed |
| February 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck | Confirmed |
| March 19, 2026 | Thursday | Feast of St. Joseph | Confirmed |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Freedom Day | Confirmed |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Confirmed |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Worker's Day | Confirmed |
| June 7, 2026 | Sunday | Sette Giugno | Confirmed |
| June 29, 2026 | Monday | Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul | Confirmed |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Feast of the Assumption | Confirmed |
| September 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Feast of Our Lady of Victories | Confirmed |
| September 21, 2026 | Monday | Independence Day | Confirmed |
| December 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Confirmed |
| December 13, 2026 | Sunday | Republic Day | Confirmed |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Confirmed |
The Government of Malta publishes the official holiday calendar for each year. For 2026, the government lists 14 national and public holidays, including Good Friday on 3 April.
National Holidays and Public Holidays in Malta
Malta distinguishes between National Holidays and other Public Holidays, although both categories form part of the country's official nationwide holiday calendar.
The five National Holidays are Freedom Day, Sette Giugno, Feast of Our Lady of Victories, Independence Day and Republic Day. The remaining official dates are classified as Public Holidays.
National Holidays in Malta
- Freedom Day
- Sette Giugno
- Feast of Our Lady of Victories
- Independence Day
- Republic Day
These dates commemorate major events in Malta's political and national history and are specifically identified as National Holidays by the Government of Malta.
Religious Public Holidays in Malta
Several public holidays in Malta are linked to the Catholic calendar. These include the Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck, Feast of St. Joseph, Good Friday, Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, Feast of the Assumption, Feast of the Immaculate Conception and Christmas Day.
Most of these holidays have fixed Gregorian dates. Good Friday is the main exception because its date changes each year according to the Easter calendar. In 2026, Good Friday falls on Friday, 3 April.
Good Friday in Malta in 2026
Good Friday is an official public holiday in Malta and falls on 3 April 2026. Unlike most Maltese public holidays, its Gregorian date changes annually because it is linked to Easter.
Good Friday appears in the Government of Malta's official 2026 holiday calendar and in the 2026 national and public holiday notice issued by Transport Malta.
Paid Public Holidays in Malta
The Department for Industrial and Employment Relations states that Malta has 14 paid holidays each year, consisting of National Holidays and Public Holidays.
Public-holiday payment and entitlement rules depend on the applicable Wage Regulation Order. Where no specific Wage Regulation Order applies, the National Standard governs the entitlement.
What Happens When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend?
Some Malta public holidays fall on Saturday or Sunday in 2026. For example, Sette Giugno falls on Sunday, 7 June, the Feast of the Assumption falls on Saturday, 15 August, and Republic Day falls on Sunday, 13 December.
These dates remain part of the official holiday calendar. Employment-related entitlement for a public holiday that falls on a weekly day of rest should be considered separately under Malta's employment rules rather than by assuming that the holiday automatically moves to the following Monday.
Bank Holidays in Malta in 2026
Bank holidays in Malta are not necessarily the same as general public holidays. Separate regulations under the Banking Act designate additional dates specifically as bank holidays.
For 2026, 6 April and 26 December are declared bank holidays. These dates are therefore not included in the main VisaBoards public-holiday dataset because they do not form part of the Government of Malta's 14-date general national and public holiday list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays are there in Malta in 2026?
Malta has 14 official National Holidays and Public Holidays in 2026. This total does not include the two additional bank holidays declared for 6 April and 26 December.
What is the next public holiday in Malta?
The next public holiday changes throughout the year. The live VisaBoards section above displays the upcoming holiday using the current holiday database rather than a hardcoded date.
When is Good Friday in Malta in 2026?
Good Friday falls on Friday, 3 April 2026. It is one of Malta's official public holidays.
Which holidays are National Holidays in Malta?
Malta's five National Holidays are Freedom Day, Sette Giugno, Feast of Our Lady of Victories, Independence Day and Republic Day.
Is Sette Giugno a public holiday in Malta?
Yes. Sette Giugno is a National Holiday and forms part of Malta's official nationwide public-holiday calendar. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, 7 June.
Is Christmas Day a public holiday in Malta?
Yes. Christmas Day on 25 December is an official public holiday in Malta. In 2026 it falls on a Friday.
Are 6 April and 26 December public holidays in Malta in 2026?
They are designated bank holidays for 2026 under Malta's Declaration of Bank Holidays regulations. They are separate from the country's 14 general National Holidays and Public Holidays and are therefore not included in the main nationwide public-holiday table.
Are public holidays paid in Malta?
Yes. The Department for Industrial and Employment Relations states that Malta has 14 paid holidays each year. The specific payment entitlement is determined by the relevant Wage Regulation Order or, where none applies, the National Standard.
Official Sources for Public Holidays in Malta
- Government of Malta – Public Holidays: publishes the official 2026 dates and identifies the five National Holidays.
- Department for Industrial and Employment Relations – National and Public Holidays: explains the 14 paid holidays and employment-related holiday entitlement.
- Transport Malta – National and Public Holidays 2026: provides an official 2026-specific list with dates and weekdays.
- Legislation Malta – Declaration of Bank Holidays: confirms 6 April and 26 December 2026 as separate bank holidays.
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