Leave January 2026 5 min read
Malta Vacation Leave 2026: Complete Guide
Know your annual leave entitlement under Malta employment law.
Minimum Vacation Entitlement
In Malta, full-time employees working a standard 40-hour week are entitled to a minimum of 192 working hours (equivalent to 24 working days at 8 hours per day) of annual vacation leave.
2026 Entitlement Breakdown
| Component | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Base Entitlement | 192 | 24 |
| Public Holidays on Weekends (2026: 3) | +24 | +3 |
| Total 2026 | 216 | 27 |
Public Holiday Additions
When a public holiday falls on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), employees receive additional vacation hours:
- 2024: 3 holidays on weekends → +24 hours
- 2025: 2 holidays on weekends → +16 hours
- 2026: 3 holidays on weekends → +24 hours
Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees receive vacation leave on a pro-rata basis. The calculation is:
Part-time hours ÷ 40 hours × Full-time entitlement = Your entitlementFor example, a 20-hour/week employee would receive 96 base hours (50% of 192).
Carryover Rules
- Up to 50% of unused leave may be carried forward
- Requires employer agreement
- Leave accrues monthly on a pro-rata basis