Across Malta and Gozo, a structured on-call pharmacy roster governs which licensed dispensaries open their doors on Sundays and public holidays - and for how many hours. This weekend's coverage runs in two windows: 9am to noon and 4pm to 7pm, with pharmacies distributed across the island from Valletta to Mellieħa, Żurrieq to Marsascala. For patients managing chronic conditions, caregivers coordinating prescriptions, and anyone who misjudged a Friday refill, knowing which outlet is open - and when - is a practical matter, not a minor inconvenience.
This Weekend's Active Roster by Region
The following pharmacies are open during the designated morning and afternoon windows - 9am to noon and 4pm to 7pm:
- Empire Pharmacy, 46 Melita Street, Valletta - 2123 8577
- San Raffael Pharmacy, 247 Qormi Road, Marsa - 2122 1188
- Tal-Ħlas Pharmacy, 60 Tumas Fenech Street c/w Mdina Road, Qormi - 2148 7739
- Brown's Pharmacy, 32 Fleur-de-Lys Road, Birkirkara - 2148 8884
- Springs+ San Ġwann Pharmacy, 11 Feliċ Borg Street, San Ġwann - 2138 6974
- St Julian's Pharmacy, 25 George Borg Olivier Street, St Julian's - 2136 9426
- Honest Stella Maris Pharmacy, 34 Milner Street, Sliema - 2133 5217
- Brown's Pharmacy, St Paul Street, Naxxar - 2141 7652
- Rotunda Pharmacy, 7 Eucharistic Congress Street, Mosta - 2141 1197
- Brown's Village Pharmacy, Main Street, Mellieħa - 2152 3536
- Theresa Jo Pharmacy, 3A Xintill Street, Tarxien - 2167 2703
- Honest Pharmacy, Level B2, Shoreline Mall, Smart City, Kalkara - 2123 0202
- Anici Pharmacy, 111 Nadur Street, Marsascala - 2163 7300
- Springs+ Green Cross Pharmacy, 31 Gregorio Bonnici Square, Żejtun - 2169 3723
- Bronja Pharmacy, Sonata, Triq il-Bronja, Żurrieq - 2168 2251
- St Luke Pharmacy, St Luke Street, Pietà - 2124 1293
- Spiżerija Carmen, 1 Misraħ is-Suffara Street, Dingli - 2145 7128
- Highland Pharmacy, 5-6 Parish Priest Dun Franġisk Vella Street, Żebbuġ - 2156 4553
- St John Pharmacy, 85 Independence Street, Xewkija (Gozo) - 2156 3052
One outlet operates on a different schedule. The Pharmacy at the Arrivals Lounge, Malta International Airport (2369 6349) is open from 8am to 10pm - extended hours that reflect its role serving travellers, including those arriving with prescriptions issued abroad or needing immediate access to medication outside standard rostered windows.
Emergency Services and After-Hours Access
The rostered pharmacy windows cover the bulk of daytime need. After hours, though, the options narrow considerably. Health centres in Mosta, Paola, and Floriana operate around the clock, seven days a week - the practical backstop for urgent medical needs when no pharmacy is open. Gżira health centre offers a shorter window, 8am to 5pm. A nursing service runs on Sundays from 8am to 8pm. Patients attending any of these facilities must carry valid identification.
That requirement matters. It's easy to overlook ID when making a rushed trip for medication - and turning up without it wastes time for both patient and staff. Worth flagging to anyone coordinating care for elderly relatives or children.
Blood Donation: Open Daily, No Appointment Required
Separate from the pharmacy roster, the blood donation centre at Guardamangia maintains daily hours from 8am to 6pm. Donors are required to present their ID card. The centre can be reached at 8007 4313 or 7930 7307 for enquiries before visiting.
Planning Ahead: The Full 2026 Roster
This weekend's list covers a single duty period. For anyone managing a regular prescription or operating a care facility that depends on consistent access, the full 2026 pharmacy roster - covering all Sundays and public holidays - is available at www.pharmacy.mt/roster/ or through the Medicines Authority at www.medicinesauthority.gov.mt/pharmacyroster. Checking in advance, rather than on the day, is the practical move - particularly around public holidays when the available outlets may shift from week to week.
