Santa Luċija on Malta has one feast in the 2026 church calendar: St Pius X on Sunday, 23 August 2026.
The biggest one is the feast of St Pius X, run by the Santa Luċija 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.
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 Santa Luċija.
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 Santa Luċija 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 Santa Luċija
Markets in and near Santa Luċija
Santa Luċija has no weekly market of its own, but one is a short drive away.
Marsaxlokk Sunday fish marketEvery Sunday, in Marsaxlokk, about 4 km away. Fresh fish, colourful boats and a long row of stalls by the harbour. Come before 10am.
Other feasts near Santa Luċija in August
Towns close to Santa Luċija have their own feasts in the same month.