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2026 market holidays

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Malta Stock Exchange market holidays2026 dates & closures

Malta Stock Exchange (Malta Stock Exchange) has 15 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 15 full-day closures. The next full closure is Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, December 8, 2026. Regular trading runs 09:30–15:30 GMT+1, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2026
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Next full-day closures

2026
  • Dec8

    Feast of the Immaculate Conception

    Tue · market closed all day

  • Dec24

    Christmas Eve

    Thu · market closed all day

  • Dec25

    Christmas Day

    Fri · market closed all day

  • Dec31

    New Year's Eve

    Thu · market closed all day

Download 2026 calendar (.ics)

Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule
2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule15 total dates
DateHolidayStatusTrading hours
January 20263 full closures
ThursdayNew Year's DayFull closurepassedClosed
FridayMSE HolidayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayWorkers' DayFull closurepassedClosed
February 20261 full closure
TuesdayFeast of St. Paul's ShipwreckFull closurepassedClosed
March 20262 full closures
ThursdayFeast of St. JosephFull closurepassedClosed
TuesdayFreedom DayFull closurepassedClosed
April 20262 full closures
FridayGood FridayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayEaster MondayFull closurepassedClosed
June 20261 full closure
MondayFeast of St. Peter and St. PaulFull closurepassedClosed
September 20262 full closures
TuesdayVictory DayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayIndependence DayFull closurepassedClosed
December 20264 full closures
TuesdayFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionFull closureClosed
ThursdayChristmas EveFull closureClosed
FridayChristmas DayFull closureClosed
ThursdayNew Year's EveFull closureClosed
Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 Malta Stock Exchange Holidays

2026 Malta Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About Malta Stock Exchange Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 09:30 – 15:30 (Europe/Malta)

Country: Malta

Time Zone: Europe/Malta

Currency: EUR

Official Malta Stock Exchange Website →
Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malta Stock Exchange closed on weekends?

Yes, Malta Stock Exchange is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.

Does Malta Stock Exchange close for lunch?

No, Malta Stock Exchange does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.

How many holidays does Malta Stock Exchange observe in 2026?

Malta Stock Exchange observes 15 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.

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