Holy Week & Easter Celebrations
Holy Week in Malta is observed with deep devotion, featuring the solemn professional processions of Good Friday portraying the Passion. Easter Sunday follows with vibrant celebrations of the risen Christ, complete with traditional music and a festive atmosphere.
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Intense Devotion
Malta is a very Catholic country, and Holy Week is observed with great seriousness and emotion. It is not just a tourist event; it is a deeply rooted tradition.
Good Friday Processions
The key day is Good Friday:
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Large processions in many towns
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Realistic statues depicting the Passion of Christ
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People dressed as Roman soldiers and biblical characters
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Some walk barefoot or carry crosses as a vow
Complete Contrast: Silence to Celebration
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Good Friday: solemn atmosphere, funeral music, silence
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Easter Sunday: everything changes
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Bells ringing
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Joyful processions
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People celebrating in the streets
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Unique Easter Processions
In some places, such as Birgu:
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People run with the statue of the Risen Christ
This is very different from other countries.
Famous Traditional Sweets
Figolli – almond-shaped pastries
They are almost a symbol of Easter in Malta.
Tradition of Visiting Seven Churches
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