Is smoking banned in public places in Malta?

Partial ban

Malta restricts smoking in enclosed public spaces but allows designated smoking areas.

Malta is one of 46 countries classified “Partial ban” for public smoking bans — 35% of the 132 with data.

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
Last checked
17 September 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

Vatican City
Comprehensive ban Smoking is banned in all public places and workplaces within Vatican City.
Albania
Comprehensive ban Albania strictly forbids smoking in all closed public areas, including bars and restaurants, with fines.
Italy
Partial ban Italy bans smoking in all indoor public spaces but permits strictly regulated separate smoking rooms.
Montenegro
Partial ban Montenegro prohibits smoking in public places unless a government permit is obtained, with weak enforcement.
Greece
Comprehensive ban Greece prohibits smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces without exception.
North Macedonia
Comprehensive ban North Macedonia has a comprehensive national law banning smoking in all public indoor areas.

Other laws in Malta

Driving Age
18+
Homeschooling
Illegal

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