Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Malta
Malta has 11 long weekends in 2026 and 11 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Wednesday + Thursday off around Good Friday for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
11
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday
Wed 1 Apr – Sun 5 Apr
Take Wednesday + Thursday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
- 4d
Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck
Sat 7 Feb – Tue 10 Feb
Take Monday off
2027
View all11
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
11
Bridge opps
- 5d
Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck
Sat 6 Feb – Wed 10 Feb
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Good Friday & Bank Holiday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Freedom Day
Wed 31 Mar – Sun 4 Apr
Take Thursday + Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Malta 2026
All 15 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Malta 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Malta 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Malta 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Malta have in 2026?
Malta has 11 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Malta have in 2027?
Malta has 11 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Malta?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Good Friday (Fri 3 Apr – Sun 5 Apr). Take Wednesday and Thursday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.