Public holidays in Malta, 2026
14 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Malta drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Immaculate Conception on Tuesday 8 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 10 February | Feast of Saint Paul's Shipwreck in Malta | Tuesday |
| 19 March | Saint Joseph | Thursday |
| 31 March | Freedom Day | Tuesday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 7 June | June 7th | Sunday |
| 29 June | Saints Peter and Paul | Monday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Saturday |
| 8 September | Victory Day | Tuesday |
| 21 September | Independence Day | Monday |
| 8 December | Immaculate Conception | Tuesday |
| 13 December | Republic Day | Sunday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Malta have in 2026?
14 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Malta?
Immaculate Conception, on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.