Commemoration of the June 7th 1919 uprising
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Wednesday june 7, 2023
Secular holiday : Commemorates events which occured in 1919, when after British authorities raised the price of bread, riots ensued. During the riots, British troops fired into the crowds, killing four: Ġużeppi Bajjada, Manwel Attard, Wenzu Dyer and Karmenu Abela. They are today remembered by a monument to their honour in the square outside the Presidential Palace in Valletta. Also on the same day, the National Assembly was formed, and self-government was demanded Wikipedia
Fathers' Day
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Sunday june 18, 2023
cards/flowers :
International Fair of Malta
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Friday june 23, 2023
Tradeshows : Www.mfcc.com.mt/venue lasts 2 weeks - in La Valette 2023 edition confirmed
St Peter & St Paul
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Thursday june 29, 2023
Catholic : Or Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is a liturgical feast in honour of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul. The celebration is of ancient origin, the date selected being the anniversary either of their death or of the translation of their relics.
Summer holiday (beginning)
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Thursday july 6, 2023
School holidays :
Assumption
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Tuesday august 15, 2023
Catholic : Dogma defined by the Catholic Church on November 1, 1950, when Pope Pius XII declared that at the end of her life, Mary's body and soul were assumed into Heaven.
Nativity of Our Lady - Victory in the Second World War
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Friday september 8, 2023
Secular holiday : September 8 recalls some of the most important historic events from the history of the Maltese Islands. The main celebration, apart from the religious feast celebrated in Mellieha, Naxxar, Senglea, and in Xaghra, Gozo, is the commemoration of the victory of the Knights of St John and the Maltese in the Great Siege over the Ottoman Turks in 1565 . In fact, a commemorative ceremony is still held annually in Valletta, by the Great Siege Monument in front of the Courts.
Independence Day
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Thursday september 21, 2023
Secular holiday : Granted by the UK in 1964
Summer holiday (end)
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Wednesday september 27, 2023
School holidays :
Malta Air Show
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Saturday september 30, 2023
Tradeshows : Www.maltairshow.com Lasts two days 2023 edition confirmed
Daylight Saving Time
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Sunday october 29, 2023
Special Events : At 1:00 a.m. local times
Saint Nicholas
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Wednesday december 6, 2023
cards/flowers : A festival for children related to surviving legends of the saint, and particularly his reputation as a bringer of gifts.
Immaculate Conception
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Friday december 8, 2023
Catholic : Dogma that Mary was from the first moment of conception, totally free from the stain of original sin. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Republic Day
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Wednesday december 13, 2023
Secular holiday : Ten years after gaining independence Malta opted out of the Commonwealth and decided to become a republic (1974).
Christmas holiday (beginning)
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Friday december 22, 2023
School holidays :
Christmas Day
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Monday december 25, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Years Day on Christmas Day.
Banks are closed
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Tuesday december 26, 2023
Banks only :