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Assumption Day
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 8 days
Malta has 14 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 14 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Maltese public holidays or Maltese bank holidays? Malta public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Malta celebrates 14 public holidays in 2026. These include 14 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: L-Ewwel tas-Sena (New Year's Day) (on January 1), In-Nawfraġju ta’ San Pawl (Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck) (on February 10), San Ġużepp (Feast of St. Joseph) (on March 19), Jum il-Ħelsien (Freedom Day) (on March 31) and Il-Ġimgħa l-Kbira (Good Friday) (on April 3).
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Malta holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Bridge-day opportunityFeb 7 – Feb 104 days · Take 2026-02-09 off
- Bridge-day opportunityMar 19 – Mar 224 days · Take 2026-03-20 off
- Bridge-day opportunityMar 28 – Mar 314 days · Take 2026-03-30 off
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 53 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Long weekendJun 27 – Jun 293 days
- Bridge-day opportunitySep 5 – Sep 84 days · Take 2026-09-07 off
- Long weekendSep 19 – Sep 213 days
- Bridge-day opportunityDec 5 – Dec 84 days · Take 2026-12-07 off
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Malta has 14 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.
The next public holiday in Malta is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.
Yes. 14 out of 14 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 11 long weekends in Malta in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Malta is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.