Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Cost of living adjustment (COLA) 2027
The 2027 cost of living adjustment is announced at €6.41 per week, up from €4.66 per week in 2026.
€6.41 per week
Speech printed p. 16 · PDF p. 20
Budget measure
Social security contribution credits
Up to two years of contribution credits for employees off work due to mental health problems or domestic violence.
Budget 2027Announced
Amount
Up to 2 years
Previous
No direct comparator
Effective from
Awaiting guidance
What it means
Credits also extend to young people with behavioural problems undergoing rehabilitation.
Affects: Employees.
Sources
- Diskors tal-Budget 2027, Ministry for Finance (Malta), 2026-10-26. Printed p. 24 (PDF p. 28)
- Diskors tal-Budget 2027, Ministry for Finance (Malta), 2026-10-26. Printed p. 25 (PDF p. 29)
Related measures
Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Minimum wage increase 2027
The national minimum wage rises by €10.41 per week in 2027. This figure already includes the €6.41 COLA.
€10.41 per week (including COLA)
Speech printed p. 18 · PDF p. 22
Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Family tax computations 2027
Zero-tax bands for married and parent computations with children widen in 2027, as scheduled in the 2026 Budget.
Married, 1 child: zero tax to €20,000. Married, 2+ children: €30,000. Parent, 1 child: €16,000. Parent, 2+ children: €24,000.
Speech printed p. 36 · PDF p. 40