Things to do in Gudja, Malta: festa and markets

Feasts, markets and more in Gudja

Gudja has 5 feasts in the 2026 church calendar. The main one is The Assumption of Our Lady (Santa Marija), on Saturday, 15 August 2026.

On a festa night the church is lit up, the band plays in the street and the statue of the saint is carried out. It is free and anyone can go.

Feast of The Annunciation of Mary, Monday, 18 May 2026Gudja parish. 2027 date when the Archdiocese publishes it
Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady (Santa Marija), Saturday, 15 August 2026Gudja parish. Fixed day, so 2027 should be Sunday, 15 August 2027
Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Sunday, 4 October 2026Gudja parish. 2027 date when the Archdiocese publishes it
Feast of Our Lady of Consolation, Sunday, 25 October 2026Gudja parish. 2027 date when the Archdiocese publishes it
Feast of Our Lady of Loreto, Sunday, 13 December 2026Gudja parish. 2027 date when the Archdiocese publishes it

Gudja has no weekly market of its own, but one is a short drive away.

Marsaxlokk Sunday fish marketEvery Sunday, about 7am to 12:30pm, in Marsaxlokk, about 4 km away. Fresh fish, colourful boats and a long row of stalls by the harbour. Come before 10am.

Towns close to Gudja have their own feasts in the same months.

More local shops and makers a short trip from Gudja, nearest first.

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