Official Public Holiday
Il-Vittorja
Il-Vittorja is listed as a public holiday in Malta. English reference name: Feast of Our Lady of Victories.
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September 8, 2026
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International Literacy Day
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Regional/Cultural Day
Festa tar-Rebha
The anniversary of three victories: the Great Siege of 1565 (when the Knights of Malta defeated the Ottoman Empire), the French blockade of 1800 (when the Maltese expelled the French), and the end of the Siege of Malta in 1943 (when Malta was awarded the George Cross for bravery during World War II). The day is observed with a regatta in the Grand Harbour, and the rowing clubs compete in traditional Maltese boats. The regatta is a competition between the cities of Valletta, Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua, and the rivalry is fierce. The Great Siege of 1565 was one of the most important battles in European history, when 6,000 Knights and Maltese defenders held out against 40,000 Ottoman troops for three months. The victory saved Europe from Ottoman expansion, and the Knights built Valletta as a fortress city to defend the island from future attacks.
Regional/Cultural Day
Malta Lunch Counter Day
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Regional/Cultural Day
Extra Chair Day
A day for making room at the table when one more person shows up.
Regional/Cultural Day
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You spot the jaguar, giant river otter, and harpy eagle as the remarkable apex predators and iconic species of French Guiana. You note that residents typically keep dogs, cats, and chickens in their communities. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.
Regional/Cultural Day
Products of Papua New Guinea Day
You encounter cocoa and copra products from Papua New Guinea, which supplies premium cocoa beans to global chocolate makers. You understand that these agricultural exports are fundamental to PNG's economy and represent the country's tropical biodiversity and farming communities.