A public holiday is always welcome, but a public holiday in the midst of summer goes down even better.

If spending the entirety of your off day lounging under the air conditioner isn’t your thing, you can rest assured that there are plenty of outdoor activities you can get up to.

So, from traditional celebrations to kayak tours, here are 10 different ways we’d suggest spending this year’s Mnarja. Let’s go!

1. Get your party on in Sliema

Where? Surfside, Tower Road, Sliema
When? 6pm onwards

2. Donate blood

Where? PAMA Shopping Village, Valletta Road, Mosta
When? 8:30am to 1pm

3. Check out an exhibition

Where? Il-Kamra ta’ Fuq, New Life Bar, Church Square, Mqabba
When? 6am to 12pm

4. Kayak around Gozo

Where? Tortuga, Little Armier (for Maltese paddlers) or Hondoq Bay (for Gozitan paddlers)
When? 5:30am onwards (for Maltese paddlers) or 6:30am onwards (for Gozitan paddlers)

5. Get to know Valletta

Where? Valletta City Gate
When? 5pm to 6:30pm

6. Celebrate local folklore

Where? Buskett Gardens
When? 6pm onwards

7. Taste local cuisine

Where? Valletta City Gate
When? 10am to 1pm

8. Wind down with some yoga

Where? St Michael Junior School, Tal-Balal Road, San Gwann
When? 7:45pm to 8:45pm

9. Enjoy a Flamenco show

Where? Café Society, San Gwann Road, Valletta
When? 8pm to 10pm

10. Eat some paella

Where? The Beach at Paradise Bay
When? 12pm onwards