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Attard festa 2026

Attard on Malta has one feast in the 2026 church calendar: The Assumption of Our Lady (Santa Marija) on Saturday, 15 August 2026.

2026 dates

  • Main feastAlready happened this year

    Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady (Santa Marija)

    Saturday, 15 August 2026, Ħ'Attard parish

The biggest one is the feast of The Assumption of Our Lady (Santa Marija), run by the Ħ'Attard parish.

And in 2027?

The 2027 date comes when the Archdiocese publishes it. Most feasts move to a Sunday that suits the parish, so we do not guess.

The Assumption of Our Lady (Santa Marija) is always on the same day of the year, so it should be on Sunday, 15 August 2027.

What is a festa?

A festa is a village party for the saint of the parish church. The church is lit up with thousands of bulbs and the streets are hung with flags and statues.

The days before the feast are full of band marches. On the eve there are often fireworks. On the day itself the statue of the saint is carried through the streets.

Anyone can go. It is free, it goes on late, and there is usually a stall selling nougat and hot snacks. Wear comfortable shoes and expect crowds near the church in Attard.

Good to know before you go

Parking near the church is hard on feast days. Take the bus, or leave the car at the edge of Attard and walk in.

Fireworks are loud, so small children and dogs may not enjoy them. To go inside the church, cover your shoulders and knees.

Times change from year to year. The parish office and the local band club share the full programme a few weeks before the feast.

More to do in and around Attard

Markets in and near Attard

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

  • Ta' Qali farmers' marketEvery Tuesday and Saturday morning, in Ta' Qali, about 2 km away. Buy fruit and vegetables straight from Maltese farmers. Go early for the best choice.

Local shops and services in Attard

One local business is listed in Attard, by trade: preserves & pantry (1).

  • Filfla Chilli Co.Preserves & Pantry. Filfla Chilli Co. make a range of chilli preserves in Attard, each one named in Maltese and built around a different heat. Buwġi is an olive and chilli tapenade, Basli a red onion and chilli relish, Filfli the Maltese chilli chutney the range is named for, Xemxi an orange and habanero jam, and Kawki a cocoa and rosemary chilli crunch. Every jar carries a heat rating on the label, so you can pick the one you will actually finish.

Other feasts near Attard in August

Towns close to Attard have their own feasts in the same month.

Towns near Attard with local businesses

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

  • Ta' Qali3 listed, about 2 km away
  • Mosta1 listed, about 2 km away
  • Mdina1 listed, about 4 km away
  • Ħamrun1 listed, about 4 km away
  • Rabat1 listed, about 4 km away
  • Msida2 listed, about 4 km away

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Eat, drink and shop in Attard

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Dates from the Archdiocese of Malta feasts calendar for 2026, checked on Thursday, 24 September 2026. Parishes sometimes change plans, so check with the parish before you travel.