Public Holiday Nationwide

Feast of St. Joseph

Name: Feast of St. Joseph
Start: 2028-03-19
End: 2028-03-19
Location: Malta

Sunday, March 19, 2028

March 2028

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🏪 What's open

Banks Closed
Government offices Closed
Schools Closed
Shops Mostly closed
Restaurants Reduced
Public transit Reduced
Stock market Closed
Post office Closed

📣 Traveler notes

Malta is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea, located between Sicily and North Africa.

Observe local customs regarding public behavior, particularly concerning alcohol.
Dress modestly when visiting religious sites.
Arrive promptly at religious sites to ensure entry.
Be aware of major national holidays, such as Freedom Day (March 31), Sette Giugno (June 7), and Independence Day (September 21).
Maltese people are generally friendly, though they may speak loudly. Public revelry is viewed unfavorably, particularly away from tourist centers. When visiting churches, dress respectfully, ensuring that shoulders and knees are covered. Men must remove hats and sunglasses before entering, and aim to arrive promptly.

About this holiday

St. Joseph's Day is the principal feast day celebrating Saint Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary. It is a solemnity in the Catholic Church and a feast in Anglican and Lutheran traditions. It is the patronal feast day for Poland and Canada, and for religious institutions, schools, and carpenters. In several Catholic countries (e.g., Spain, Italy), it is also observed as Father's Day. Note that it is not a holy day of obligation for Catholics in the United States.