Most Malta post office opening hours follow one simple pattern: Monday to Saturday, 7:30 to 13:00, closed on Sundays. A few branches open longer, including the Marsa Head Office (8:00 to 16:00 on weekdays) and Victoria in Gozo (8:15 to 16:30). If you work office hours, those are the branches to know.
This guide sets out the hours branch by branch from MaltaPost’s own list, explains which offices open in the afternoon or close on Saturdays, and shows how to collect a missed parcel or use a locker so you do not have to queue at all.
The usual Malta post office opening hours
MaltaPost runs post offices in most towns, and the great majority keep the same hours: 7:30 to 13:00, Monday to Saturday. That includes busy branches such as Birkirkara, Gżira, Ħamrun, Mosta, Naxxar, Qormi, both Sliema offices, Swieqi, San Ġwann and Paola.
In practice that means the post office is a morning errand. If you work 9 to 5, your realistic options are an early visit before work, Saturday morning, or one of the branches with longer hours.
Branches open in the afternoon
A handful of offices break the morning-only pattern. These are the most useful for people with office jobs:
- Marsa Head Office: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 16:00, Saturday 8:00 to 13:30.
- Valletta, Dar Annona: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 15:00, Saturday 9:00 to 12:15.
- Valletta, Triq in-Nofsinhar (South Street): Monday to Friday 9:30 to 13:30 and 14:30 to 18:00, closed Saturday.
- Msida, University campus: in winter (1 October to 15 June) Monday to Friday 7:30 to 16:00 with a break from 13:30 to 14:00; in summer (16 June to 30 September) 8:00 to 11:30.
- Victoria (Rabat), Gozo: Monday to Friday 8:15 to 16:30, Saturday 8:15 to 12:30.
The South Street branch in Valletta is the only one in the list that stays open until 18:00, which makes it the best choice if you can only get there after work.
Malta post office opening hours by branch
| Post office | Monday to Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| Most branches (Birkirkara, Gżira, Ħamrun, Mosta, Naxxar, Qormi, Sliema, Swieqi and others) | 7:30 to 13:00 | 7:30 to 13:00 |
| Buġibba | 8:00 to 13:30 | 8:00 to 13:30 |
| St Julian’s (San Ġiljan) | 8:00 to 13:30 | 8:00 to 12:30 |
| Floriana | 7:30 to 13:00 | Closed |
| Marsa Head Office | 8:00 to 16:00 | 8:00 to 13:30 |
| Marsa Bulk Post Office | 8:00 to 15:30 | Closed |
| Valletta, Dar Annona | 8:30 to 15:00 | 9:00 to 12:15 |
| Valletta, Triq l-Ifran | 8:15 to 13:30 | 7:45 to 13:00 |
| Valletta, Triq in-Nofsinhar | 9:30 to 13:30 and 14:30 to 18:00 | Closed |
| Msida, University campus | Winter 7:30 to 16:00 (break 13:30 to 14:00); summer 8:00 to 11:30 | Closed |
| Kalkara, SmartCity | Tuesday only, 7:30 to 13:00 | Closed |
From MaltaPost’s published branch hours; last checked November 2026. Hours can change, so check the official MaltaPost post office list before a long trip.
Gozo post offices
Gozo has fewer branches, and some open only on certain days:
- Victoria (Rabat): Monday to Friday 8:15 to 16:30, Saturday 8:15 to 12:30.
- Għajnsielem: Monday to Saturday 7:30 to 13:00, handy if you are near the ferry.
- Nadur: Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 to 13:00, plus Saturday morning.
- Xagħra: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 to 13:00.
If you live in a Gozo village with a part-time branch, Victoria is the reliable fallback. Our Gozo ferry timetable guide helps if you are combining a post office trip with a crossing.
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Most post offices open on Saturday mornings, with the same 7:30 to 13:00 hours as on weekdays. The exceptions in the official list are Floriana, Valletta South Street, the Msida campus branch, the Marsa Bulk Post Office and some part-time Gozo branches, which do not list Saturday hours.
No MaltaPost branch lists Sunday hours, so plan on post offices being closed on Sundays. Expect them to be closed on public holidays too. Sub-post offices, which are postal counters inside local shops and stationers, follow their own hours, and some open in the evening or at weekends. MaltaPost publishes their hours separately.
Collecting a missed parcel
If a parcel needs a signature or does not fit in your letterbox and nobody is home, the postman leaves a notification card. What to do:
- Read the card carefully. It tells you where the item is being held, usually your local post office or a nearby postal outlet, and from when.
- Bring ID. Take your ID card, residence card or passport, and the card itself. If someone else collects for you, check what authorisation is needed.
- Go in time. Items are held for a limited period before they are returned to the sender, so do not leave it for weeks.
- Consider redelivery. MaltaPost offers online options to arrange redelivery or redirect the item, which saves a trip if your branch only opens in the mornings.
- Check for customs charges. Parcels from outside the EU may carry VAT and handling charges that must be paid before release.
Many newcomers find their first missed parcel stuck at a branch that closes at 13:00. Changing your delivery address to your office, or to a locker, avoids the problem.
Parcel lockers and other options
MaltaPost runs self-service parcel lockers that you can use at any time of day. When your parcel is placed in a locker, you receive a code to open your compartment. The locker locations are listed on MaltaPost’s website. Private couriers and online shops also offer their own pick-up points.
Lockers are especially useful if you shop online often, live in a flat without a secure letterbox or work during branch opening hours. Choose a locker near your bus route or on the way to the supermarket so collection fits into your normal week.
Sending letters and parcels from Malta
Sending something is usually simpler than collecting it. A few practical points help newcomers avoid a second trip:
- Weigh and measure at home if you can. Postage depends on size, weight and destination, and knowing roughly what you are sending makes the counter visit quicker.
- Inside or outside the EU matters. Parcels to countries outside the EU, including the United Kingdom, need a customs declaration describing the contents and their value. Fill it in carefully; vague descriptions cause delays.
- Choose tracking for anything valuable. Registered and tracked services cost more but give you proof of posting and delivery, which is worth it for documents and gifts.
- Check what cannot be posted. Batteries, liquids, perfumes and some foods have restrictions. Ask at the counter if you are unsure.
- Keep your receipt until the item has arrived, as you will need its reference if something goes wrong.
For bigger moves, such as boxes of belongings, a courier or removal company is often a better fit than the post office. Our guide to shipping belongings to Malta from the UK compares the options.
Tips for newcomers
- Get your address right. Many Maltese addresses use a house or block name and a flat number. Use the full address, including the locality and postcode, on every order.
- Label your letterbox with every surname in the flat, especially in shared apartments.
- Go early. Queues are usually shortest right after opening.
- Use the post office for more than post. Some branches handle bill payments and other services, which can save another errand.
- Plan around official letters. Bank cards, residence cards and official letters are often sent by registered post, which needs a signature. Our guides to opening a bank account in Malta and the Malta e-ID explain what to expect.
Sorting out post is one of those small first-month jobs, along with a SIM card and a bus card, that make life on the island run smoothly. Our first 90 days in Malta plan lists the rest. Students can use the branch on the university campus, described in our guide to the Msida student area.
Once the errands are done, the next step is making the place feel like home. A coffee after the Saturday post office run with someone from your building or your class is a good start.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What time do post offices open in Malta?
Most MaltaPost branches open from 7:30 to 13:00, Monday to Saturday. A few open longer, including the Marsa Head Office (8:00 to 16:00 on weekdays) and Victoria in Gozo (8:15 to 16:30 on weekdays).
Are post offices in Malta open on Saturday?
Most are, usually from 7:30 to 13:00. Exceptions include Floriana, Valletta South Street, the Msida campus branch and some part-time Gozo branches, which do not list Saturday hours.
Are post offices in Malta open on Sunday?
No MaltaPost branch lists Sunday hours, so plan on them being closed. Some sub-post offices in local shops keep their own weekend hours.
Which post office in Malta is open latest?
In MaltaPost’s list, the Valletta branch on Triq in-Nofsinhar (South Street) is open until 18:00 on weekdays, with a break from 13:30 to 14:30.
How do I collect a parcel I missed in Malta?
Take the notification card and your ID to the post office or outlet named on the card within the holding period, or use MaltaPost’s online options to arrange redelivery or redirect it.
