Public holiday in Malta
Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Malta
Monday, June 29, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Saint Peter and Saint Paul is a nationwide public holiday in Malta on 29 June. It marks the feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul, a date that also has long-standing local religious significance.
About Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Malta
In Malta, Saint Peter and Saint Paul is observed as a public holiday across the country on 29 June. The day is associated with the Apostles Peter and Paul and falls within the calendar of Maltese religious feast days, which remain highly visible in many communities. As a nationwide holiday, it is part of the regular public-holiday year rather than a regional observance.
History
The day commemorates the Christian feast of Saints Peter and Paul, apostles who are central figures in the New Testament. Its observance in Malta follows the country’s long Catholic tradition, in which saints’ feast days are widely recognised in public and community life.
Traditions
In Malta, the feast is commonly linked with church services and local religious observance. In some places it is also associated with parish activities connected to the saints’ feast day calendar.
How Saint Peter and Saint Paul is celebrated in Malta
As a public holiday, the day is typically marked by a slower pace of activity and attendance at religious observances where people choose to take part. In Malta, the date is often treated as a community feast day rather than a purely civic holiday.
Interesting facts
29 June is also the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul in the Roman Catholic calendar, which helps explain why the holiday remains familiar in Malta’s religious and cultural year.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 Jun 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.