The dates
In 2026, demolition and excavation works are prohibited in selected tourist zones from 15 June to 30 September.
Where it applies
The ban covers specific localities and roads chosen by the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA). The MTA publishes the full list on its website and can update it, so check it before you plan your works. Tourist hotspots in Malta and Gozo are typically included.
Who enforces it
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and the MTA run the initiative together, under the Construction Management Site Regulations (S.L. 623.08). Illegal works can be reported to the BCA on 138, for both Malta and Gozo, during and after office hours.
What it covers
The ban is about demolition and excavation, the loudest and dustiest stages of a build. Other stages, like interior finishes, aren't the target of this rule, but normal site rules still apply all year round. If you're unsure whether a specific job is affected, check with your perit before starting.
How to plan around it
- Start early. If your project needs demolition or excavation in a tourist zone, aim to finish those stages before mid-June.
- Use the summer for quieter work. Structural shell finished in spring? Summer can go on plastering, services, tiling and joinery.
- Hotels and short lets: the ban lines up with peak season, so many owners prefer to do heavy works between October and May anyway.
- Leave a buffer. Permits, method statements and licensed contractors all take time to arrange. Starting the paperwork in winter keeps spring free for the works themselves.
We plan every project in a tourist zone around these dates from day one, so you don't lose three months in the middle of a build.
Frequently asked questions
When is the summer construction ban in Malta?
Every year from 15 June to 30 September, in the tourist zones listed by the Malta Tourism Authority.
What works are banned in summer?
Demolition and excavation in the listed tourist zones. Other works can usually continue, within normal working hours.
