Independence Day
Nationwide public holiday in Malta · Jum l-Indipendenza
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 September | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 21 September | Tuesday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Malta.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Monday 20 September off and get 4 days in a row (Sat 18 Sep – Tue 21 Sep).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Valletta around 21 September: high 26°C (80°F), low 25°C (77°F), rain on 23% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Valletta. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Tuesday 21 September in Valletta: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Malta
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Wednesday, 8 December 2027
Independence Day in other countries
Åland Islands
Bulgaria
Estonia
Finland
Greece
Kosovo
Montenegro
North Macedonia
Algeria
American Samoa
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
More for Malta
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.