Officially known as the Republic of Malta, this island country is known for its historical sites related to the succession of rulers including the Romans, Knights of Saint John, Moors, the French and the British. Malta also has a close historical and cultural connection to both Europe and North Africa.
The total land area of Malta spans up to 316 km², while the population is estimated at 493,559.
Public holidays in Malta consist of religious and national holidays observed by the Maltese across the country.
| Dates | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Feb 10 | Feast of St. Paul’s Shipwreck |
| Mar 19 | St. Joseph’s Day |
| Mar 31 | Freedom Day |
| Apr 3 | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Worker’s Day |
| Jun 7 | Sette Giugno |
| Jun 29 | St. Peter and St. Paul Day |
| Aug 15 | Assumption Day |
| Sep 8 | Feast of Our Lady of Victories |
| Sep 21 | Independence Day |
| Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception Day |
| Dec 13 | Republic Day |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Malta that commemorates the first day of the new year according to the Gregorian Calendar.
Feast of St. Paul’s Shipwreck
This public holiday in Malta commemorates the day when St. Paul was shipwrecked in Malta in 60AD. St. Paul is the patron saint of Malta.
St. Joseph’s Day
St. Joseph’s Day was named after the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Joseph. In Malta, this day was chosen as the Corporate Social Responsibility Day.
Freedom Day
Freedom Day in Malta commemorates the withdrawal of British troops in the country in 1979.
Good Friday
Good Friday is observed by Christians in Malta and around the world, commemorating the death and crucifixion of Jesus on the cross.
Worker’s Day
Also known as Labor Day, Worker’s Day in Malta commemorates the efforts and achievements of the labor movement. This holiday is shared internationally in over 80 countries.
Sette Giugno
Sette Giugno is a public holiday in Malta that commemorates the lives of four rioters that were killed by British troops in 1919.
St. Peter and St. Paul Day
The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul commemorates the martyrdom of the two saints and great Apostles.
Assumption Day
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary commemorates the assumption of Mary’s body into heaven.
Feast of Our Lady of Victories
The Feast of Our Lady of Victories is a national holiday in Malta that marks the end of the Great Seige of Malta by the Ottoman Empire in 1565.
Independence Day
Malta’s Independence Day marks the day in which the country gained its independence from the British in 1964.
Immaculate Conception Day
The Immaculate Conception Day celebrates the belief that the Virgin Mary was preserved from original sin all of her life.
Republic Day
The Maltese Republic Day marks the day in which Malta became a republic in 1974.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus, in accordance with the Gregorian Calendar.
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