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Feast of the Assumption

August 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

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
SAT 12 Weekend
SUN 13 Weekend
MON 14 Bridge Day
TUE 15 Holiday

4-day weekend with a bridge day on August 14

📣 Traveler notes

Malta is an archipelago nation situated in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and North Africa.

  • Malta observes various national holidays, including Freedom Day (March 31st), Sette Giugno (June 7th), Feast of Our Lady of Victories (September 8th), Independence Day (September 21st), and Republic Day (December 13th).
  • Maltese people may speak loudly in public spaces. When visiting churches, adhere to local customs by removing hats and sunglasses, and ensuring shoulders and knees are covered. Tourists should avoid excessive public drinking, especially outside resort areas.

About this holiday

The Feast of the Assumption, celebrated on August 15th, commemorates the Catholic belief that Mary was taken body and soul into heaven.