Public holidays · 2026
Long weekends in Malta 2026
Malta has 5 long weekends in 2026: three or more days off in a row from the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and nationwide public holidays.
Fri, 3 Apr – Sun, 5 Apr
3 days offGood Friday
Fri, 1 May – Sun, 3 May
3 days offWorker's Day
Sat, 27 Jun – Mon, 29 Jun
3 days offFeast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Sat, 19 Sept – Mon, 21 Sept
3 days offIndependence Day
Fri, 25 Dec – Sun, 27 Dec
3 days offChristmas Day
A long weekend here means at least three consecutive days off with no leave needed. To stretch a holiday into a longer break, see the bridge days.
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When are the long weekends in Malta in 2026?
5: Fri, 3 Apr – Sun, 5 Apr (Good Friday); Fri, 1 May – Sun, 3 May (Worker's Day); Sat, 27 Jun – Mon, 29 Jun (Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul); Sat, 19 Sept – Mon, 21 Sept (Independence Day); Fri, 25 Dec – Sun, 27 Dec (Christmas Day).
Which is the longest long weekend in Malta in 2026?
Fri, 3 Apr – Sun, 5 Apr: 3 days off (Good Friday).