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Naxxar festa 2026

Naxxar on Malta has one feast in the 2026 church calendar: The Nativity of Our Lady (Il-Vitorja) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

2026 dates

  • Main feastAlready happened this year

    Feast of The Nativity of Our Lady (Il-Vitorja)

    Tuesday, 8 September 2026, Naxxar parish

The biggest one is the feast of The Nativity of Our Lady (Il-Vitorja), run by the Naxxar 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 Nativity of Our Lady (Il-Vitorja) is always on the same day of the year, so it should be on Wednesday, 8 September 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 Naxxar.

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 Naxxar 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 Naxxar

Markets in and near Naxxar

Naxxar 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 3 km away. Buy fruit and vegetables straight from Maltese farmers. Go early for the best choice.

Towns near Naxxar with local businesses

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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.