Restaurant Calendar

Late brunches and hair-of-the-dog specials are always a hit.

Ireland's biggest hospitality day — expect a packed house and long queues.

Long family lunches make this a strong day for bookings.

A long weekend that boosts weekend footfall across the country.

Another long weekend — a good moment for outdoor seating promotions.

Peak summer long weekend, popular for group bookings.

A quieter long weekend, good for seasonal autumn menus.

The single biggest booking day of the year for set menus.

Families dining out together — steady demand right after Christmas.

Late brunches and hair-of-the-dog specials are always a hit.

Public holiday marking the 1979 departure of foreign forces.

Public holiday in Malta; many families dine out afterwards.

Public holiday with parades — a good day for lunch trade.

Commemorates the 1919 riots; a quiet, reflective public holiday.

Also Santa Marija — village feasts (festi) draw large crowds.

Marks the end of the Great Siege — festivities in coastal towns.

1964 independence — flags, fireworks, and evening crowds.

Quiet public holiday, often combined with a family meal.

Marks becoming a republic in 1974 — official ceremonies and dining out.

The single biggest booking day of the year for set menus.