Here are all 14 nationwide public holidays in Malta for 2027, with dates, local names and the next one coming up. Use them to plan around bank closures, transport changes and long weekends.
All 2027 holidays
2027 calendar & bridge days
Every public holiday is marked below. If you work in this country, turn on bridge days: a single workday booked off next to a holiday turns it and the weekend into a long break.
Best bridge days
- 4days off26 Sat – Tue, Jun 29Take Mon, Jun 28 offfor 1 day of leave
- 4days off18 Sat – Tue, Sep 21Take Mon, Sep 20 offfor 1 day of leave
- 6days off26 Fri – Wed, Mar 31Take 29 Mon – Tue, Mar 30 offfor 2 days of leave
- 6days off8 Wed – Mon, Dec 13Take 9 Thu – Fri, Dec 10 offfor 2 days of leave
- 5days off6 Sat – Wed, Feb 10Take 8 Mon – Tue, Feb 9 offfor 2 days of leave
- 5days off10 Wed – Sun, Feb 14Take 11 Thu – Fri, Feb 12 offfor 2 days of leave
- 5days off31 Wed – Sun, Apr 4Take 1 Thu – Fri, Apr 2 offfor 2 days of leave
- 5days off4 Sat – Wed, Sep 8Take 6 Mon – Tue, Sep 7 offfor 2 days of leave
When a public holiday lands midweek, many people “bridge” the gap to the weekend — expect quieter cities and busier roads around the long weekend.
Public holiday FAQ
Malta has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Some regions add their own local holidays on top, so the total where you're travelling can be higher.
On nationwide public holidays most banks, post offices, government offices and many shops in Malta are closed. Supermarkets and attractions in tourist areas often keep limited hours — check ahead for the specific date.
National holidays are observed across all of Malta, while regional holidays apply only in certain states, provinces or cities. This page marks which holidays are regional and where they apply.
Fixed-date holidays fall on the same day each year, but moveable ones tied to Easter or the lunar calendar shift annually. Switch the year above to see the exact Malta dates for 2027 and nearby years.
We'll flag closures and long weekends that overlap your trip dates.