Malta public holidays 2026

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1. Thu, 01 Jan 2026New Year's Day

   Malta's 2026 calendar record lists New Year's Day on 1 January as a public holiday. The supplied background identifies 1 January as the first day of the Gregorian calendar year and notes that it is widely celebrated internationally. That general context does not establish particular Maltese customs or how the date is observed locally. The calendar record also does not specify which workplaces or services close, or whether every community observes the day.

2. Tue, 10 Feb 2026Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck

   The Malta calendar record lists the Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck on 10 February 2026 as a public holiday. Its title links the observance with St Paul and a shipwreck, but the supplied evidence gives no account of the event, its historical basis, or how the feast is observed in Malta. The record also does not specify closures or establish the extent of nationwide observance. Official Maltese public-holiday information or legislation could help verify those details; these are suggested leads, not sources consulted for this entry.

3. Thu, 19 Mar 2026Feast of St. Joseph

   The Malta calendar record lists the Feast of St. Joseph on 19 March 2026 as a public holiday. The supplied evidence identifies the name and date but offers no background on the feast, its significance in Malta, or how it is observed. The record also does not detail which workplaces or services close, or establish the extent of nationwide observance. Government of Malta public-holiday information or relevant legislation would be useful leads for checking recognition and local context; they have not been consulted for this entry.

4. Tue, 31 Mar 2026Freedom Day

   The Malta calendar record lists Freedom Day (Jum il-Ħelsien) on 31 March 2026 as a public holiday. The attached background excerpt only notes that the name “Freedom Day” can refer to different observances; it does not explain Malta's holiday or its history. The supplied evidence therefore supports the calendar listing, but not a historical account or details of local observance. It also does not establish the extent of nationwide observance or which services close. Official Maltese sources would be appropriate leads for verifying those points.

5. Fri, 03 Apr 2026Good Friday

   The Malta calendar record lists Good Friday (Il-Ġimgħa l-Kbira) on 3 April 2026 as a public holiday. The supplied background describes Good Friday as a Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week. That background explains the religious context but does not describe specifically Maltese customs or services. The calendar record does not detail closures or establish the extent of nationwide observance, so those practical details remain unverified here.

6. Fri, 01 May 2026Worker's Day

   The Malta calendar record lists Worker's Day (Jum il-Ħaddiem) on 1 May 2026 as a public holiday. The supplied evidence gives the holiday's name and date but does not explain its history, significance in Malta, or local observance. It also does not specify which workplaces or services close, or establish the extent of nationwide coverage. Government of Malta public-holiday information or relevant legislation would be useful leads for confirming recognition and finding country-specific context; these sources have not been consulted for this entry.

7. Sun, 07 Jun 2026​Sette Giugno

   The Malta calendar record lists Sette Giugno on 7 June 2026 as a public holiday. The supplied background identifies it as a Maltese national holiday commemorating riots in Malta on 7 June 1919, which took place amid a cost-of-living crisis. It reports that British troops suppressed the riots and killed four people. This history gives the date its commemorative context; the supplied evidence does not detail present-day observances or closures, or specify how broadly the date affects services.

8. Mon, 29 Jun 2026​​​Feast of St.Peter and St.Paul

   The Malta calendar record lists the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (Il-Festa ta’ San Pietru u San Pawl) on 29 June 2026 as a public holiday. The supplied background describes this Christian feast as honoring the martyrdom of the apostles Peter and Paul in Rome and places its liturgical observance on 29 June. That general account does not describe how the date is observed in Malta. The calendar record also does not detail closures or establish the extent of nationwide observance.

9. Sat, 15 Aug 2026​​​Feast of the Assumption

   The Malta calendar record lists the Feast of the Assumption (Il-Festa ta’ Santa Marija) on 15 August 2026 as a public holiday. The supplied background explains the Catholic belief that Mary was taken body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life, and notes that the feast is celebrated on 15 August. This provides religious context but does not detail Maltese customs or local observances. The calendar record does not specify closures or establish the extent of nationwide observance.

10. Tue, 08 Sep 2026​​​Feast of Our Lady of Victories

    The Malta calendar record lists the Feast of Our Lady of Victories (Jum il-Vittorja) on 8 September 2026 as a public holiday. The supplied evidence gives the name and date but offers no explanation of the feast's history, its significance in Malta, or how it is observed. It also does not specify which services or workplaces close, or establish the extent of nationwide observance. Official Maltese public-holiday information or relevant legislation could help verify recognition and provide local context; these are suggested leads, not sources consulted for this entry.

11. Mon, 21 Sep 2026​​​Independence Day

    The Malta calendar record lists Independence Day (Jum l-Indipendenza) on 21 September 2026 as a public holiday. The supplied background says the date marks Malta's independence from the United Kingdom on 21 September 1964 and identifies Independence Day as one of Malta's national holidays. This provides the historical reason for the date. The evidence does not describe present-day observances or specify which services close, so those details should not be assumed from the calendar listing alone.

12. Tue, 08 Dec 2026​Feast of the Immaculate Conception

    The Malta calendar record lists the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Il-Festa tal-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni) on 8 December 2026 as a public holiday. The supplied background describes it as a Latin Church solemnity celebrating the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and identifies 8 December as its date. This explains the feast's religious context, but does not describe specifically Maltese customs or observances. The calendar record does not specify closures or establish the extent of nationwide observance.

13. Sun, 13 Dec 2026​​​Republic Day

    The Malta calendar record lists Republic Day (Jum ir-Repubblika) on 13 December 2026 as a public holiday. The supplied background says the date marks the creation of the Republic of Malta in 1974, when Elizabeth II's role as Queen of Malta ended and Anthony Mamo became the first President. This provides the historical context for the observance. The supplied evidence does not describe present-day events or specify closures, so those details remain unverified here.

14. Fri, 25 Dec 2026​​​​Christmas Day

    The Malta calendar record lists Christmas Day (Il-Milied) on 25 December 2026 as a public holiday. The supplied background describes Christmas as an important period in the Christian calendar and notes that it is recognized as a public holiday by many national governments. That general account does not establish particular Maltese traditions or how the date is observed locally. The calendar record does not specify which services close or establish the extent of nationwide observance beyond its public-holiday classification.