Malta
Malta guarantees 27 working days of leave (Employment and Industrial Relations Act). Statutory bonuses paid in March, June, September, December. Maternity 18 wks, paternity 10 days.
Disclaimer: This country guide is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we update it regularly, it may not reflect ongoing regulatory changes. Illizeo SA accepts no liability for actions taken or not taken based on this content.
Annual paid leave
EIRAEIRA: 27 working days (216h) if 40h/wk. + holidays if not used.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 27 j | 100% | EIRA |
Public holidays
14 holidays14 holidays (Catholic + national).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | New Year | All | — |
| 10 Feb | Feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck | All | — |
| 19 Mar | Feast of St Joseph | All | — |
| 31 Mar | Freedom Day | All | — |
| Mar-Apr | Good Friday | All | — |
| 1 May | Workers’ Day | All | — |
| 7 Jun | Sette Giugno | All | 1919 riots |
| 29 Jun | Feast of St Peter and St Paul | All | — |
| 15 Aug | Assumption | All | — |
| 8 Sep | Victory Day | All | Siege 1565 |
| 21 Sep | Independence Day | All | 1964 |
| 8 Dec | Immaculate Conception | All | — |
| 13 Dec | Republic Day | All | 1974 |
| 25 Dec | Christmas | All | — |
Sick leave
Variable EIRAPer EIRA and CLA: variable 1-2 wks/year paid by seniority.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick leave | Variable | Selon CCT | EIRA |
Maternity, paternity, parental
18 wks mat · 10 days patMaternity 18 wks (14 wks 100%, 4 wks Maternity Benefit). Paternity 10 days. Parental 4 mos unpaid until age 8.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 18 sem | 14 sem 100% + 4 sem benefit | EIRA |
| Paternity | 10 j | 100% | Depuis 2022 |
| Parental | 4 mois | Unpaid | Jusqu’à 8 ans |
Special leaves
EIRAMarriage 2 days, bereavement 2 days (close), study/jury (per EIRA).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 2 j | 100% | EIRA |
| Bereavement | 2 j | 100% | Proche |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Malta absence management
Illizeo applies EIRA + statutory bonuses + 18-wk Maternity.
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