Question 1

How many paid sick days do I get in Malta?

Accepted Answer

The statutory minimum for most employees is 2 working weeks (10 days) of sick leave on full pay per year. However, many sector Wage Regulation Orders grant considerably more — some sectors get additional weeks at full or half pay. Check your WRO or employment contract for your exact entitlement.

Question 2

How much is the sickness benefit in Malta in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 sickness benefit is €25.81 per day for a married person maintaining a spouse not in full-time employment, and €17.21 per day for single persons or those whose spouse works full-time. After 156 continuous benefit days, the claim converts to the Increased Sickness Benefit of €34.42/€25.81 per day.

Question 3

When does the sickness benefit start being paid in Malta?

Accepted Answer

Sickness benefit is paid from the 4th day of sickness — the first 3 days are waiting days with no benefit. You need a medical certificate (the blue form) from the first day, submitted to the Department of Social Security within 10 days, normally via mysocialsecurity.gov.mt.

Question 4

How long can I receive sickness benefit in Malta?

Accepted Answer

Sickness benefit is payable for a maximum of 156 days in a calendar year. Longer continuous claims convert to the Increased Sickness Benefit, and extended incapacity may qualify for invalidity pension instead.

Question 5

Does my employer pay full salary while I am sick in Malta?

Accepted Answer

During your sick leave entitlement, yes — your employer pays your full wage (often less the sickness benefit amount, which the employer may recover). Once your employer-paid entitlement is exhausted, your income drops to the social security sickness benefit only, which this calculator shows.

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