Christmas Day - Malta 2026

Quiet public holiday across the islands with the main events being morning mass and family lunches.

When 25–26 Dec 2026
Time All day
Where Valletta - various venues
Organiser Archdiocese of Malta
Price Free
Maltese festa

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. Notice something wrong? Tell us.