In Malta in 2026, the best annual leave opportunity is New Year's Day Break (1 January – 4 January), where just 1 leave day delivers 4 consecutive days off — a 4.0× ROI. There are 14 public holidays in Malta in 2026, with Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck Break and Feast of St. Joseph Break also offering strong returns.
Malta has 14 public holidays — one of the highest counts in the EU — including the unique Mnarja (Feast of St Peter and St Paul) on June 29 and the Great Siege of Malta commemoration on September 8. Workers benefit from an exceptional spread of holidays throughout the year on this Mediterranean island. Use PocketLeave to calculate your best leave opportunities for 2026 and get the most out of every day off.
Top 3 Leave Opportunities in 2026
New Year's Day Break
Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck Break
Feast of St. Joseph Break
Malta Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck | Tuesday |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Feast of St. Joseph | Thursday |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Freedom Day | Tuesday |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| 1 May 2026 | Worker's Day | Friday |
| 7 Jun 2026 | Sette Giugno | Sunday |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Feast of St.Peter and St.Paul | Monday |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Assumption Day | Saturday |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Feast of Our Lady of Victories | Tuesday |
| 21 Sept 2026 | Independence Day | Monday |
| 8 Dec 2026 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday |
| 13 Dec 2026 | Republic Day | Sunday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
Frequently Asked Questions — Malta
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