CyprusvsMalta
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
12
Only Cyprus
10
Only Malta
What the numbers say
In 2026, Cyprus has 16 nationwide public holidays and Malta has 14, so Cyprus gets 2 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including Πρωτοχρονιά, Πρωτομαγιά, Η Κοίμησις της Θεοτόκου and Χριστούγεννα.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Cyprus has 13 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 11 for Malta (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Cyprus offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Malta offers 5 and 6. Malta has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Cyprus and December in Malta.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Cyprus
Malta is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Malta
Cyprus is working these days.