Malta country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (AR)
📍 Malta
Theme Independence Day 2027
Malta is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Valletta, the national observance is Independence Day on 21 September, and the national colours are red and white. Malta became independent on 21 September 1964 and a republic in 1974.
Capital and region (AR)
Valletta is the capital. Malta sits in the European time region, on the Europe/Malta clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 21 September 2027. Malta became independent on 21 September 1964 and a republic in 1974. Locally it is called Jum l-Indipendenza. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and white. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Malta?
The capital is Valletta.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 21 September 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and white.
What does the national day mark?
Malta became independent on 21 September 1964 and a republic in 1974.
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