| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-02-10 | Feast of Saint Paul's Shipwreck | National |
| 2025-03-19 | Feast of Saint Joseph | National |
| 2025-03-31 | Freedom Day | National |
| 2025-04-18 | Good Friday | National |
| 2025-05-01 | Worker's Day | National |
| 2025-06-07 | Sette Giugno | National |
| 2025-06-29 | Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul | National |
| 2025-08-15 | Feast of the Assumption | National |
| 2025-09-08 | Feast of Our Lady of Victories | National |
| 2025-09-21 | Independence Day | National |
| 2025-12-08 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National |
| 2025-12-13 | Republic Day | National |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Malta have in 2025?
Malta has 14 public holidays in 2025: 14 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 25 December 2025, and no public holiday falls in July, October, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Malta's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Malta 2025
Malta's public holidays create 6 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 8 - Mon 10 February: Feast of Saint Paul's Shipwreck (3-day weekend, Saturday 8 February to Monday 10 February).
- Sat 29 - Mon 31 March: Freedom Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 29 March to Monday 31 March).
- Fri 18 - Sun 20 April: Good Friday (3-day weekend, Friday 18 April to Sunday 20 April).
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 August: Feast of the Assumption (3-day weekend, Friday 15 August to Sunday 17 August).
- Sat 6 - Mon 8 September: Feast of Our Lady of Victories (3-day weekend, Saturday 6 September to Monday 8 September).
- Sat 6 - Mon 8 December: Feast of the Immaculate Conception (3-day weekend, Saturday 6 December to Monday 8 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Malta 2025
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2025 no public holiday in Malta is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Europe for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Malta: is your date a holiday in 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Malta in 2025. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2025 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Malta.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Malta (2025)
Our Malta public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.
Republic Day
Republic Day marks the anniversary of the founding of a republic or of the adoption of a republican constitution. India observes it on 26 January with a large military and cultural parade in New Delhi, Italy on 2 June, Turkey on 29 October and Iran on 1 April. It is generally a public holiday characterised by official ceremonies, flag displays and speeches reviewing the institutions of the state.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on 25 December is the Christian feast of the Nativity of Jesus and one of the most widely observed public holidays in the world. It is a legal holiday in most nations with Christian majorities or heritage, and a cultural holiday in many others. Customs include family gatherings, gift giving, special meals and decorated trees. Countries following the Julian or Oriental Orthodox calendars often celebrate on 7 January instead.