Work Hours Calculator Malta

Work Hours Calculator Malta

1. 1

   Enter daily start and end times

   Log your start and finish time for each day, or enter weekly totals directly.

2. 2

   Deduct unpaid breaks

   Subtract any unpaid break periods. Malta law requires at least 15 minutes after 6 hours of work.

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   Set your overtime rates

   Use 1.5× for weekday overtime, 2× for Sundays, and 2.5× for public holidays — or enter your WRO rate if different.

4. 4

   Enter your hourly rate

   Input your gross hourly rate in euros (€) to calculate total gross pay for the period.

5. 5

   Export your timesheet

   Download a PDF or CSV for payroll, client billing, or personal records.

Standard hours and overtime rates

The 40-hour standard week is typically spread across Monday to Friday (8 hours/day). Hours beyond 40 per week are overtime. Under the general Working Conditions Regulations, weekday overtime is paid at 1.5×, Sunday overtime at 2×, and public holiday overtime at 2.5×. Sector WROs may specify higher rates.

• Standard week: 40 hours
• Maximum average: 48 hours over 17 weeks
• Weekday overtime: 1.5× regular rate
• Sunday overtime: 2× regular rate
• Public holiday overtime: 2.5× regular rate
• Rest break: 15 minutes after 6 hours worked

Public holidays

Malta observes 14 public holidays per year, including national days such as Republic Day (13 December), Independence Day (21 September), and religious feasts. Work on a public holiday attracts the 2.5× rate or, where a WRO applies, the sector rate. Employees may also receive an equivalent compensatory day off.

Wage Regulation Orders

WROs are legal orders that regulate conditions for specific sectors — they set minimum hourly rates, overtime premiums, and allowances for workers in those sectors. If your industry has a WRO (e.g., hotels and restaurants, retail, security), its minimum terms override the general Regulations. Check the Department of Industrial and Employment Relations (DIER) for the relevant WRO.

Rest periods and breaks

Workers are entitled to 11 consecutive hours of daily rest between working days, 24 consecutive hours of weekly rest (plus the 11-hour daily rest — totalling 35 hours), and a 15-minute rest break when the working day exceeds 6 hours. Night workers (between 22:00 and 06:00) may not average more than 8 hours per 24-hour period.

Malta Work Hours — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum number of hours I can work per week in Malta?

The Organisation of Working Time Regulations limits average weekly hours to 48, calculated over a 17-week reference period. This cap includes overtime. Workers cannot voluntarily opt out of the 48-hour limit in Malta (unlike, for example, the UK).

What overtime rate am I entitled to in Malta?

Under the Working Conditions (Minimum) Regulations, weekday overtime is paid at 1.5× your regular hourly rate, Sunday overtime at 2×, and public holiday overtime at 2.5×. If a Wage Regulation Order applies to your sector, it may specify higher rates — always check your sector's WRO.

How many public holidays does Malta have?

Malta has 14 public holidays per year. If you work on a public holiday, you are entitled to 2.5× pay (or the applicable WRO rate). If the public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is typically treated as the substitute holiday.

Am I entitled to a break during my working day?

Yes. The Working Time Regulations entitle you to a 15-minute rest break when your working day exceeds 6 hours. This break may be unpaid unless your contract or WRO states otherwise.

What is a Wage Regulation Order and does it affect my overtime?

A Wage Regulation Order (WRO) is a legal order that sets minimum pay and working conditions for a specific sector in Malta. If your industry has a WRO — such as hotels, retail, or security — its terms on overtime rates and allowances apply to you. WROs can set rates higher than the general statutory minimums. The DIER publishes the full list of WROs at dier.gov.mt.