Good Friday Commemorated Across Malta and Gozo, Some Processions Cancelled Due to Weather

2026-04-03T14:00:32.125+00:00 · Updated 2026-04-04T17:03:43.087+00:00

Malta and Gozo commemorated Good Friday, a significant day for Christians marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Across the islands, parishes traditionally hold processions to observe the day.

However, unstable weather conditions led to the cancellation of several planned events. All Good Friday processions in Gozo were called off due to strong winds and rain, which posed risks to participants and the preservation of valuable religious statues.

Similarly, the Good Friday procession in Rabat, Malta, was also cancelled for the same weather-related reasons. Despite these cancellations, the day was still observed with other religious services and commemorations across the islands.

The annual Puttinu Good Friday Walk, a much-anticipated event in Malta's Holy Week calendar, was called off this year. Organisers confirmed that the decision was made due to poor weather conditions, which made it unsafe for the thousands of participants who typically join.

This charity walk is a vital fundraising initiative for Puttinu Cares, an organisation that provides support to children in Malta battling cancer. Its cancellation means the charity will miss out on a significant opportunity to collect donations.

Further details have emerged regarding the cancellation of several Good Friday processions across Malta and Gozo. Organisers decided to call off these events due to unstable weather conditions.

The primary reasons for the cancellations were to safeguard the valuable statues used in the processions and to ensure the safety of all participants. Strong winds and rain were cited as factors making the processions unsafe to proceed.

Malta and Gozo marked Good Friday with various religious traditions and solemn commemorations. Many Catholics across the islands participated in events reflecting on the day's significance, observing a day of silence, devotion, and tradition.

However, some traditional processions were affected by weather conditions. The Good Friday procession in Xagħra, Gozo, was cancelled. This follows earlier reports of other Gozitan processions also being called off due to unstable weather, alongside the procession in Rabat, Malta, which was cancelled because of strong winds and rain.