MaltavsItaly
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
9
Only Malta
8
Only Italy
What the numbers say
In 2026, Malta has 14 nationwide public holidays and Italy has 13, so Malta gets 1 more day off. They line up on 5 dates, including L-Ewwel tas-Sena, Jum il-Ħaddiem, Santa Marija and L-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Malta has 11 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Italy (6 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); Italy offers 3 and 4. Malta has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Malta and April in Italy.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Malta
Italy is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Italy
Malta is working these days.