Malta Village Feasts 2026

How to Find Village Feasts in Malta and Gozo

Date Last Updated: 23rd October 2026
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Malta's village feasts, known locally as festi, are among our most colourful and cherished traditions. Throughout the year, towns and villages across Malta and Gozo celebrate their patron saints with decorated streets, religious processions, band marches and fireworks.

Our Malta Village Feasts 2026 calendar helps you find feast dates by month, whether you're visiting on holiday or living on the islands. You can also use our new feast search facility to find a celebration by village or saint.

Important: The dates listed are generally the main feast days. Celebrations often begin several days earlier, so check the local parish or band club programme if you want to experience the festivities throughout the week.

Planning to experience more than one village feast? Staying in Valletta or Sliema makes things much easier for first‑time visitors, especially if you want reliable bus connections, plenty of evening dining options, and a central base for exploring different parts of Malta. Compare hotel prices and see the best areas to stay before you book.

Pavilions and Flags at Zejtun Village

Each village feast has its own programme of celebrations, including band marches, religious services, processions and fireworks. For exact times and activities, check the local parish or band club's website or Facebook page. Detailed programmes are often published closer to the feast date.

Prefer to browse by locality? See our Malta village feasts listed by village name, with the month each feast is celebrated.

Malta Feasts Calendar for January

• 18th – Conversion of St. Paul, Mdina
• 31st – The Holy Family, Iklin

Feasts in Malta 2026 for February

• 1st – The Conversion of St Paul, Birkirkara (St. Helen Church)
• 10th – St. Paul, St. Paul's Bay
• 10th – St. Paul's Shipwreck, Valletta (St. Paul's Church)
• 22nd – St Francesco and St Jacinta Marto, Gwardamanġa

Festi Malta for March

• 6th – Jesus the Nazareth, Sliema
• 8th – St. Gregory the Great, Kercem, Gozo
• 19th – St. Joseph, Rabat, Malta - Public Holiday

In March 2026, Malta also marks Our Lady of Sorrows on 27 March and Palm Sunday on 29 March, with religious celebrations and processions held in various localities.

Malta Village Feasts 2026 April

• 5th – The Risen Christ, Pembroke
  
• 19th – St. Publius, Floriana
  

In April 2026, Malta also celebrates Holy Week, including Maundy Thursday (2 April), Good Friday (3 April) and Easter Sunday (5 April). Churches hold special religious services, while processions take place in various localities.

List of Local Feasts for May

• 1st – St. Joseph the Worker, Birkirkara (St. Joseph the Worker Church) - Public Holiday
  
• 2nd – St Vincent Ferrer, Valletta (St Dominic Church)
• 3rd – The Holy Cross, Birkirkara (St. Helen Church)
• 3rd – St. Joseph, Hamrun (St. Cajetan Church)
• 3rd – St. Joseph, Mellieha
• 9th – St. George Preca, Swatar
• 10th – St. Joseph, Birkirkara (St Helen Church)
• 13th – Pilgrimage of the first Apparition Gwardamanġa
• 17th – St. Anthony, Birkirkara
• 18th – The Annunciation of Mary Gudja
• 21st – Saint Rita Birkirkara (St Helen Church)
• 22nd – Saint Rita, Valletta (St Augustine Church)
• 24th – The Transitus of St Dominic, Sliema (Jesus the Nazarene Church)
• 24th — St Anthony, Għajnsielem, Gozo
• 29th – Our Lady of Holy Doctrine Birkirkara (St Helen Church)
• 31st – The Annunciation of Mary, Tarxien (Has been transferred to 7th June 2026 due to general election)
• 31st – St. Paul's Shipwreck, Munxar, Gozo - Postponed to 13th September.
• 31st – Holy Trinity, Marsa (Holy Trinity Church) - Postponed to 14th June.
  

Malta Village Feasts - Mosta Dome

Calendar of Feasts in Malta for June

• 7th – St. Joseph, Għaxaq
• 7th – Our Lady of Fatima, Gwardamanga
• 7th – Corpus Christi Gwardamanġa
• 7th – Corpus Christi, Għasri, Gozo
• 7th - The Annunciation of Mary, Tarxien (Transferred from 31st May due to general election)
  
  
• 14th – St. Philip of Agira, Żebbug, Malta
  
• 14th – Sacred Heart of Jesus, Fontana, Gozo
• 14th – Holy Trinity, Marsa (Holy Trinity Church) (Transferred from 31st May due to general election)
• 21st – Our Lady of the Lily, Imqabba
• 21st – St. Catherine, Żejtun    
• 21st – Corpus Christi, Rabat, Malta
  
• 21st – St. John the Baptist, Xewkija, Gozo
  

• 28th – Immaculate Heart of Mary, Burmarrad
  
• 28th – Our Lady of Lourdes, Qrendi
• 28th – St George, Qormi (St. George Church)
• 28th – St. Nicholas of Bari, Siġġiewi

• 29th – St. Peter and St. Paul, Mdina
• 29th – St. Peter and St. Paul, Nadur, Gozo

The 29th June is a public holiday.

Zejtun Village Feast

Festa Malta Dates for July

• 5th – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Fleur-De-Lys
• 5th – Immaculate Conception, Ħamrun (Immaculate Conception Church)
  
• 5th – St. Andrew, Luqa
• 5th – St. Paul, Rabat, Malta
• 5th – Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Sacro Cuor Parish, Sliema (Sacro Cuor Church)
• 5th – The Visitation of Our Lady, Għarb, Gozo

• 12th – The Annunciation of Mary, Balzan
• 12th – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Fgura
• 12th – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Gzira
• 12th – Our Lady of Relief (Sokkors), Kercem, Gozo
• 12th – St. Joseph, Kirkop
• 12th – Our Lady of Holy Doctrine, Tarxien
  
  
• 16th – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Valletta
  
• 19th – St. Sebastian, Qormi (St Sebastian Church)
• 19th – St. Joseph, Kalkara
• 19th – The Holy Family Mosta
• 19th – St. George, Victoria, Gozo
• 19th – St. Joseph, Msida

• 26th – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Żurrieq
• 26th – St. Margaret, Sannat, Gozo
  
• 26th – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Balluta
• 26th – St. Anne, Marsascala
• 26th – Christ the King, Paola (Christ the King Church)
• 26th – Santa Venera, Santa Venera
• 26th – Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Paul's Bay 
• 26th – St. Joseph, Żebbug
  

Zejtun Feast

List of Malta and Gozo Feasts for August

• 2nd – Our Lady of Pompei, Marsaxlokk
  
• 2nd – St. Peter in Chains, Birżebbuga
  
• 2nd – St. Joseph, Qala, Gozo
• 2nd – Our Lady of Lourdes, San Gwann
• 2nd – St. Dominic, Valletta (St. Dominic's Church)
• 6th – Christ Our Saviour, Lija

• 9th – San Cajetan, Hamrun (St. Cajetan Church)
• 9th – St Maximilian Kolbe, Bugibba
• 9th – St. Laurence, San Lawrenz, Gozo
  
• 10th – St. Laurence, Birgu (Vittoriosa)
• 15th – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Santa Marija Feast): Mqabba | Qrendi | Mosta | Gudja | Attard | Għaxaq | Victoria (Rabat), Gozo | Birkirkara | Ħal-Muxi Żebbug
  

• 23rd – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Dingli
• 23rd – St. Pius X, Santa Lucija
• 23rd – St. Helen, Birkirkara
• 23rd – Our Lady Star of the Sea, Sliema (Stella Maris Church)
  
• 23rd – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mgarr, Malta
• 23rd – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Żebbug, Gozo
• 23rd – Our Lady of Lourdes, Paola (Our Lady of Lourdes Church)
• 23rd – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bubaqra Zurrieq
  
  
• 30th – St. Bartholomew, Għargħur
• 30th – Our Lady of Loreto, Għajnsielem, Gozo
  
• 30th – St. Dominic, Birgu (Vittoriosa)
• 30th – Maria Regina, Marsa (Maria Regina Church)
  
• 30th – St. Joseph, Manikata
• 30th – The Conversion of St. Paul, Safi
• 30th – St. Julian, St. Julian's

Imqabba Fireworks Display

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Malta Festa Dates for September

• 5th – Our Lady of Consolation, Valletta (Santu Wistin Church)
• 6th – St. Francis of Assisi, Qawra
  
• 6th – St. Gregory the Great, Sliema
• 6th – St. Catherine, Żurrieq
• 6th – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Xlendi, Gozo
• 8th – The Nativity of Our Lady (National Holiday): Naxxar | Mellieħa | Senglea (Isla) | Xagħra, Gozo
• 13th – Our Lady of Graces, Żabbar
• 13th – St. Paul's Shipwreck, Munxar, Gozo - Moved from 31st May
• 20th – St. Augustine, Valletta (Santu Wistin Church)
  
• 20th – St. Leonard, Kirkop
• 20th – Our Lady of Graces, Victoria, Gozo
• 27th – Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi, Marsa (Holy Trinity Church)
  
• 27th – Our Lady of Mellieħa, Mellieħa

List of Village Feasts Malta for October

• 4th – Our Lady of Rosary, Gudja
• 4th – Our Lady of Rosary, Mellieha
• 4th – Our Lady of Rosary, Sliema (Jesus of Nazareth Church)
• 10th – Our Lady of Rosary, Marsa (Holy Trinity Church)
• 10th – Our Lady of the Rosary Valletta (St Dominic Church)
• 11th – Saint Francis, Sliema (Sacro Cuor Church)
• 13th – Pilgrimage of the Last Apparition Gwardamanġa
• 25th – Our Lady of Consolation, Gudja

Festi Malta For November 2026

• 15th – St. John of the Cross, Ta' Xbiex

December Fiesta Malta 2026

• 8th – Immaculate Conception, Bormla (Cospicua) - Public Holiday
• 8th – Mary Immaculate, Mother of the Church, Ibrag - Public Holiday
• 8th – Immaculate Conception, Ħamrun (Immaculate Conception) - Public Holiday
• 8th – The Immaculate Conception Mqabba
• 13th – Saint Lucy, Mtarfa
• 13th – Our Lady of Loreto Gudja
• 13th – The Expecting Virgin Mary St Paul’s Bay

During this month we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ (25th).

For Christmas and New Year's dates click here

The publications of the Malta village feasts are from the Archdioceses of Malta.

Ground Fireworks at Zebbug Malta

What Are The Best Village Feasts On The Island?

There are many beautiful village feasts across Malta and Gozo, and each has something different to offer. If you're visiting for the first time, these are some celebrations we recommend experiencing.

• For Santa Marija celebrations: The Feast of the Assumption on 15 August is one of Malta's biggest religious celebrations, taking place in several localities. We particularly recommend Mosta, Mqabba, Qrendi and Victoria (Rabat), Gozo.
• For lively band marches and atmosphere: San Gejtanu in Ħamrun, along with the feasts of St George and St Sebastian in Qormi, are worth considering. These celebrations are known for their enthusiastic supporters, music and decorated streets.
• For spectacular fireworks: Birżebbuġa's St Peter in Chains is particularly worth visiting for its ground fireworks, generally held on the eve of the feast. We also recommend Lija's Feast of Christ Our Saviour and the celebrations in Mqabba, especially Our Lady of the Lily in June and Santa Marija in August.
• For a traditional village experience: Żejtun's St Catherine feast and Żebbuġ's St Philip feast are other celebrations worth considering, with their processions, band marches and festive decorations.

Our local tip: The main feast date is not necessarily the best evening for fireworks or band marches. Check the parish or band club's programme before travelling, especially if you are hoping to see a particular event.

4 Tips Before Going to a Malta Village Feast 2026

1. Allow extra time for parking and road closures. Streets around the parish church and main square may close during band marches, processions and other celebrations. If you're driving, park outside the village centre and expect to walk.
2. Keep your belongings secure in busy areas. Popular feasts can attract large crowds, especially during evening celebrations. Keep your phone, wallet and camera secure, as you would at any crowded event.
3. Expect fireworks and loud music. If you're staying near a village celebrating its feast, you may hear fireworks from early in the morning and music late into the evening. This is worth considering when choosing accommodation.
4. Watch fireworks from designated public areas. Fireworks are a major part of many Maltese feasts, but displays and firing sites must be treated with care. Follow local safety instructions and never enter restricted areas.

Republic Street Decorated for the Feast

Common Questions People Ask

If the photos on here aren't enough we have a page with more photos, have a look at some more village feasts photos. 

Malta village feasts 2026 at your fingertips. It is amazing how many foreigners look at the details of this page wishing to participate in the local religious cultural feasts.

The word feast is pronounced very similar in other languages: Festas, Fest, Feste, Festi. All this shows the willingness of people of different cultures to participate in such activities.

We would appreciate it if you observe any feast that is not in the right date or any missing feast. Please write to us so that we will include it.

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