What it is
Most shops and restaurants close. Mass in churches across Malta and Gozo, with the largest celebrations at St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta and the Mosta Rotunda.
Where it is
Good to know
Organiser
Archdiocese of Malta
What you need to know
- Held at Valletta - various venues, Valletta. Tap the map below for directions and a pin you can route from Google Maps or Bolt.
- Entry is free. Arrive early — Malta's free events fill up fast, especially in summer.
- Bring water and sun cover for daytime outdoor events. Many venues sit on Maltese limestone steps — sensible shoes pay off.
- Spotted a detail that's wrong? Send a one-line correction via the report-an-issue form at the bottom.
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Source: Manual entry.
Last verified: 19 May 2026.
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