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Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa. It consists of an archipelago 80 km (50 mi) south of Italy, 284 km (176 mi) east of Tunisia, and 333 km (207 mi) north of Libya. The two official languages are Maltese and English but Maltese is recognised as the national language. The country's capital is Valletta, which is the smallest capital city in the European Union (EU) by both area and population.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Malta. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Santa Marija · Assumption Day
August 15, 2026
Saturday
Il-Vittorja · Feast of Our Lady of Victories
September 8, 2026
Tuesday
L-Indipendenza · Independence Day
September 21, 2026
Monday
L-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni · Feast of the Immaculate Conception
December 8, 2026
Tuesday
Jum ir-Repubblika · Republic Day
December 13, 2026
Sunday
Il-Milied · Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
Cities (7)
Saved on my Malta lists
31 places · 31 visited
- ⌂Hyatt Regency Malta★ 5.0
- △Upper Barrakka★ 5.0
- ◐Bianco's Pizza & Pasta
- ◎Birgu Waterfront
- ◎Blue Lagoon
- ◐EAT ''for the love of food'' Food Truck - Street Food Mosta
- ◐Forty Fishes
- ◐Georgia Restaurant
- △Għadira Bay
- ◐Happy Dayz Shack
- ◐Hungry Horse
- △Il-Kalanka
- □Is-Suq Tal-Belt - Valletta Food Market
- ◐KEBAB TIME
- ◎Malta at War Museum
- ◐Malta Labour Party Club
- ◐Mamachi
- ◐MÉZ
- ◐Nenu The Artisan Baker Valletta
- ◐Net Viet
References4
These references support the changing or licensed material on this page. Personal notes and ordinary geographic facts are not footnoted individually. Entry rules can change, so verify them before booking.
- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: Wikidata, .
