Those of you who love planning are probably already mapping out what their 2026 is going to look like. To plan travel, studies, family events or appointments, you need need to know whether next year’s public holidays fall on weekdays and whether you’re entitled to any additional leave days. We’ve gone ahead and summarised them for you! Without further ado, here they are.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 10 February | Tuesday | Feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck |
| 19 March | Thursday | Feast of St Joseph |
| 31 March | Tuesday | Freedom Day |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May | Friday | Workers’ Day |
| 7 June | Sunday | Sette Giugno |
| 29 June | Monday | Feast of St Peter and St Paul |
| 15 August | Saturday | Feast of the Assumption |
| 8 September | Tuesday | Victory Day |
| 21 September | Monday | Independence Day |
| 8 December | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| 13 December | Sunday | Republic Day |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day |
Under Maltese law, when a public holiday falls on a weekend, employees receive one extra day of paid vacation leave for each such holiday.
In 2026, three public holidays fall on a weekend, giving employees three additional days of paid vacation leave:
- 7 June (Sunday) — Sette Giugno
- 15 August (Saturday) — Feast of the Assumption
- 13 December (Sunday) — Republic Day
That means that out of 14 public holidays, 3 fall on weekends. These are added on top of the standard annual leave entitlement. Of course, this applies to those working full time. For those working part-time or on a reduced hours basis, the leave entitlement is pro rata.
What do you prefer – extra leave days or midweek public holidays?
Want to compare the public holidays in 2026 to 2025? Have a look here.
