| Season: | 1978–79 |
| Competition: | Maltese First Division |
| Winners: | Hibernians F.C. (4th title) |
| Relegated: | Ghaxaq F.C. Msida Saint-Joseph F.C. |
| Continentalcup1: | European Cup |
| Continentalcup1 Qualifiers: | Hibernians F.C. |
| Continentalcup2: | European Cup Winners' Cup |
| Continentalcup2 Qualifiers: | Sliema Wanderers F.C. |
| Continentalcup3: | UEFA Cup |
| Continentalcup3 Qualifiers: | Valletta F.C. |
| Matches: | 82 |
| Total Goals: | 222 |
| Prevseason: | 1977–78 |
| Nextseason: | 1979–80 |
The 1978–79 Maltese First Division was the 64th season of top-tier football in Malta. It was contested by 10 teams, and Hibernians F.C. won the championship.