Philippines Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, the Philippines has 20 days off for public holidays (including substitute days) and 4 other observances that are not days off. There are 10 breaks of three days or more; the longest is 5 days for Rizal Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day (Wed, Dec 30 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027).
- Days off
- 20
- Substitute days
- 2
- Long weekends
- 10
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type | Lunar date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Holiday | L11/13 | |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Chinese New Year | Holiday | L1/1 | |
| Sat, Mar 21 | Hari Raya Puasa | Eid'l Fitr | Holiday | L2/3 |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Maundy Thursday | Holiday | L2/15 | |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Holiday | L2/16 | |
| Sat, Apr 4 | Holy Saturday | Black Saturday | Holiday | L2/17 |
| Thu, Apr 9 | Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) | Araw ng Kagitingan | Holiday | L2/22 |
| Fri, May 1 | Labor Day | Holiday | L3/15 | |
| Wed, May 27 | Hari Raya Haji | Eid'l Adha | Holiday | L4/11 |
| Fri, Jun 12 | Independence Day | Holiday | L4/27 | |
| Fri, Aug 21 | Ninoy Aquino Day | Holiday | L7/9 | |
| Mon, Aug 31 | National Heroes Day | Holiday | L7/19 | |
| Sun, Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Holiday | L9/23 | |
| Mon, Nov 2 | All Souls' Day | Observed | L9/24 | |
| Mon, Nov 30 | Bonifacio Day | Holiday | L10/22 | |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary | Holiday | L10/30 | |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observed | L11/16 | |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Holiday | L11/17 | |
| Wed, Dec 30 | Rizal Day | Holiday | L11/22 | |
| Thu, Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | Last Day of the Year | Holiday | L11/23 |
Long weekends
| Period | Days | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 30 – Thu, Jan 1 | 3 | Rizal Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day |
| Thu, Apr 2 – Sun, Apr 5 | 4 | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday |
| Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 | 3 | Labor Day |
| Fri, Jun 12 – Sun, Jun 14 | 3 | Independence Day |
| Fri, Aug 21 – Sun, Aug 23 | 3 | Ninoy Aquino Day |
| Sat, Aug 29 – Mon, Aug 31 | 3 | National Heroes Day |
| Sat, Oct 31 – Mon, Nov 2 | 3 | All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day |
| Sat, Nov 28 – Mon, Nov 30 | 3 | Bonifacio Day |
| Thu, Dec 24 – Sun, Dec 27 | 4 | Christmas Eve, Christmas Day |
| Wed, Dec 30 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 | 5 | Rizal Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day |
Other observances (not days off)
| Date | Holiday | Lunar date |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 25 | EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary | L1/9 |
| Mon, Jul 27 | Founding Anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo | L6/14 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary | L7/27 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Sheikh Karim'ul Makhdum Day | L9/29 |
How the holidays work
The Philippines distinguishes regular holidays from special non-working days; both are proclaimed by the President each year, and pay rules differ between them.
Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha are usually proclaimed later in the year, and extra special holidays are often declared at short notice; future dates here are calculated, and official proclamations are authoritative.
Holidays are calculated from current law and announced arrangements and are for reference only; the local government’s announcement is authoritative. Select a date to open it in the calendar.
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