Republic Day (Malta)

Republic Day (Maltese: Jum ir-Repubblika) is a public holiday celebrated in Malta on 13 December.

The main state sponsored celebrations take place in the center of the country's capital, Valletta.

The National Festivities Committee is responsible for organizing Republic Day events annually.

A traditional Trooping the Colour ceremony and parade is the main military event that takes place on the day.

The parade takes place in St. George’s Square in Valletta, where the Presidential Colour is trooped through the ranks of the Armed Forces of Malta.