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Ħaż-Żebbuġ festa 2026

Ħaż-Żebbuġ on Malta has 2 feasts in the 2026 church calendar. Here are the dates, and what to expect.

2026 dates

  • Main feastAlready happened this year

    Feast of St Philip of Agira

    Sunday, 14 June 2026, Ħaż-Żebbuġ parish

  • Smaller feastAlready happened this year

    Feast of St Joseph

    Sunday, 26 July 2026, Ħaż-Żebbuġ parish

In date order: St Philip of Agira on Sunday, 14 June 2026; St Joseph on Sunday, 26 July 2026 (a smaller, secondary feast).

The biggest one is the feast of St Philip of Agira, run by the Ħaż-Żebbuġ 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 Ħaż-Żebbuġ.

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 Ħaż-Żebbuġ 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 Ħaż-Żebbuġ

Markets in and near Ħaż-Żebbuġ

Ħaż-Żebbuġ 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 4 km away. Buy fruit and vegetables straight from Maltese farmers. Go early for the best choice.

Other feasts near Ħaż-Żebbuġ in June and July

Towns close to Ħaż-Żebbuġ have their own feasts in the same months.

Towns near Ħaż-Żebbuġ 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.