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