Booking an Extended Stay in Malta Over Christmas and New Year: What to Ask First

December in Malta is gentle, lit-up and slightly closed. Knowing which of those three applies to your plans is most of what you need to ask before booking.

In short: before booking an extended stay in Malta over Christmas and New Year, ask about heating, minimum stay in the festive weeks, how the host handles check-in on public holidays, what is open on 25 December, and how easily you can extend. Public holidays in Malta close most shops and offices, though restaurants and transport mostly keep running.

Availability and minimum stay

Festive weeks can carry longer minimums and book earlier than the weeks around them. Ask directly rather than assuming the standard terms apply.

Warmth, check-in and opening hours

Stone buildings keep their own temperature, so what to pack for one to six months in Malta is worth reading before you travel, and Malta in winter sets the season in context.

Because the festive season spans several holidays, a few days can look quiet. That is part of the charm, but it helps to stock the kitchen in advance.

Extending the stay

Many people arrive for Christmas and decide to stay into the new year. Ask how extensions work and how early you need to say so.

Frequently asked questions

Is Malta open at Christmas?

Shops, banks and government offices close on 25 December, but many restaurants open, often with advance booking, and public transport runs a holiday timetable.

Is it worth booking a December stay in Malta early?

Yes, especially if you want a specific apartment or a longer stay over the holidays. Enquire as soon as your dates are firm.

Is Malta cold at Christmas?

Daytime temperatures are typically in the mid to high teens Celsius with plenty of sunshine, though evenings are cool and old stone buildings can feel colder indoors.

Planning a festive stay? Ask Morrison Court about a Christmas or New Year stay in Gzira and we will walk you through the options.