Public Holidays in Malta

From maltawiki.com

Malta observes a total of 15 public holidays. During these days, most businesses and shops are closed, although restaurants and bars are generally still open.

Foreign companies with mostly foreign employees, such as betting companies, generally don't respect public holidays in Malta.

See also the article about events and festivals in Malta for more information.

[edit] List of Maltese Public Holidays

• 1 January New Year's Day
• 10 February St Paul's Shipwreck
• 19 March St Joseph's Day
• Good Friday
• Easter Sunday
• 31 March Freedom Day
• 1 May Labour Day
• 7 June Commemoration of 7 June 1919
• 29 June L-lmnarja (SS Peter and Paul)
• 15 August Assumption (Santa Marija)
• 8 September Our Lady of Victories
• 21 September Independence Day
• 8 December Immaculate Conception
• 13 December Republic Day
• 25 December Christmas Day