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Easter Sunday Procession Locations & Times
Date Last Updated: 15th October 2026
Easter Sunday in Malta celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and is the most important feast in the Roman Catholic Church calendar.
Across Malta and Gozo, church bells ring out and processions carry statues of l-Irxoxt, the Risen Christ, through towns and villages. These celebrations bring communities together and keep long-standing Easter traditions alive.
When is Easter In Malta For 2027?
Easter Sunday falls on 28 March 2027.
Watch The Easter Sunday Procession Come To Life
For instance, in Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua, a group of men carries the statue for the last stretch of the road, and people throw confetti from the windows to celebrate.
If you know of a change to a procession time, please contact us.
Easter Sunday Procession In Zejtun, MaltaEaster Sunday Processions Locations & Times
2027 procession times are awaiting confirmation. The times below are from 2026 and are for planning purposes. We will update them as parish programmes are announced.
Malta Procession Times — 2026 Reference
- Birgu | Vittoriosa - 10:00
- Birkirkara - 18:00
- Birzebbugia - 19:00
- Bormla | Cospicua - 09:00
- Gharghur - 09:00
- Ghaxaq - 18:30
- Gzira - 10:00
- L'Isla | Senglea - 09:00
- Kalkara - 18:30
- Luqa - 09:30
- Mosta - 18:30
- Naxxar - 10:00
- Paola Kristu Re - 09:00
- Qormi - San Gorg - 09:00
- Qormi - San Bastjan - 09:15
- Qrendi - 19:15
- Rabat - Paroċċa ta' San Pawl - 10:00
- Siggiewi - 17:30
- Sliema - St. Gregory - 17:30
- St. Julian's - 10:30
- Valletta - Tal-Gizwieti - 18:15
- Zebbug - 09:00
- Zejtun - 10:00
Gozo Procession Times — 2026 Reference
- Il-Fontana - 11:00
- L-Għarb - 18:00
- Għajnsielem - 09:15
- Ir-Rabat - Il-Katidral - 11:00
- Ta' Kerċem - 18:45
- In-Nadur - 09:30
- Il-Qala - 11:15
- Ir-Rabat - San Ġorġ - 08:45
- Ix-Xagħra - 18:00
- Ix-Xewkija - 09:30
- Iż-Żebbuġ - 17:00
The map below shows towns and villages in Malta and Gozo where Good Friday and Easter Sunday processions take place. For Easter Sunday times, see the lists above.
A Graphic Map of Good Friday and Easter Sunday in Malta ProcessionsBands accompany the Easter Sunday processions, playing joyful marches that contrast with the sombre music heard on Good Friday.
Easter Food & Family Traditions
In some villages, the parish priest blesses children’s figolli on Easter Sunday morning, with families gathering outside the church for the occasion.
On Easter Sunday, many people enjoy traditional figolli alongside chocolate Easter eggs. Figolli are available from confectioneries, although many families still prefer to bake their own at home.
Figolli are usually baked before Easter, in different sizes and shapes, with almond paste in between, covered in chocolate or coloured icing and decorated with little Easter eggs.
Large crowds gather to watch the l-Irxoxt procession, an Easter tradition many people look forward to each year. Children hold their figolli in different shapes and sizes, ready to enjoy these traditional sweets and their Easter eggs after the blessing.
After the morning procession, many families gather for Easter Sunday lunch, either at home or at a restaurant. Roast lamb with potatoes and vegetables is one traditional choice.
Visiting Malta at Easter
Easter is an interesting time to explore Malta and Gozo, whether you are visiting for the religious celebrations or simply want to experience local traditions. Alongside the processions, church services are an important part of Easter, bringing communities together throughout Holy Week.
These include the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Maundy Thursday, with the washing of feet, and the solemn commemoration of Christ’s Passion on Good Friday. On Holy Saturday evening, the Easter Vigil marks the coming of Easter with the blessing of new fire, Scripture readings and the celebration of the Resurrection, followed by Easter Sunday Masses the next day.
Between the celebrations, you can explore historic towns and villages and try traditional Easter sweets. You can also discover other events in Malta taking place throughout the year. For more about the church functions, processions and customs leading up to Easter Sunday, see our guide to Holy Week in Malta.
Planning an Easter holiday? Our guide to where to stay in Malta can help you choose an area that suits your plans.
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