Public holidays in the Philippines
The Philippines has 20 public holidays in 2026.
Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha are proclaimed separately each year, once the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos has recommended the dates. They are not yet set for 2027.
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| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 Thursday | New Year's Day Public holiday |
| February 17 Tuesday | Chinese New Year Public holidayA special non-working day. |
| March 20 Friday | Eid'l Fitr Public holidayProclamation No. 1189 s. 2026. |
| April 2 Thursday | Maundy Thursday Public holiday |
| April 3 Friday | Good Friday Public holiday |
| April 4 Saturday | Black Saturday Public holidayA special non-working day. |
| April 9 Thursday | Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valour) Public holiday |
| May 1 Friday | Labour Day Public holiday |
| May 27 Wednesday | Eid'l Adha Public holidayProclamation No. 1264 s. 2026. |
| June 12 Friday | Independence Day Public holiday |
| August 21 Friday | Ninoy Aquino Day Public holidayA special non-working day. |
| August 31 Monday | National Heroes Day Public holiday |
| November 1 Sunday | All Saints' Day Public holidayA special non-working day. |
| November 2 Monday | All Souls' Day Public holidayAn additional special non-working day. |
| November 30 Monday | Bonifacio Day Public holiday |
| December 8 Tuesday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception Public holidayA special non-working day. |
| December 24 Thursday | Christmas Eve Public holidayAn additional special non-working day. |
| December 25 Friday | Christmas Day Public holiday |
| December 30 Wednesday | Rizal Day Public holiday |
| December 31 Thursday | Last Day of the Year Public holidayA special non-working day. |
Local public holidays in 2026
Public holidays in only part of the Philippines — see each note for where.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| November 16 Monday | Special non-working day (Metro Manila) Public holiday in some areasIn the National Capital Region only, 16–18 November (Proclamation No. 1447 s. 2026). |
| November 17 Tuesday | Special non-working day (Metro Manila) Public holiday in some areasIn the National Capital Region only. |
| November 18 Wednesday | Special non-working day (Metro Manila) Public holiday in some areasIn the National Capital Region only. |
Other days in 2026
Not statutory days off, but worth knowing.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| February 25 Wednesday | EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary ObservanceA special working day. |
Public holidays in 2027
The Philippines has 18 public holidays in 2027. See 2027 in full.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 Friday | New Year's Day Public holiday |
| February 6 Saturday | Chinese New Year Public holidayAn additional special non-working day. |
| March 25 Thursday | Maundy Thursday Public holiday |
| March 26 Friday | Good Friday Public holiday |
| March 27 Saturday | Black Saturday Public holidayAn additional special non-working day. |
| April 9 Friday | Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valour) Public holiday |
| May 1 Saturday | Labour Day Public holiday |
| June 12 Saturday | Independence Day Public holiday |
| August 21 Saturday | Ninoy Aquino Day Public holidayA special non-working day. |
| August 30 Monday | National Heroes Day Public holiday |
| November 1 Monday | All Saints' Day Public holidayA special non-working day. |
| November 2 Tuesday | All Souls' Day Public holidayAn additional special non-working day. |
| November 30 Tuesday | Bonifacio Day Public holiday |
| December 8 Wednesday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception Public holidayA special non-working day. |
| December 24 Friday | Christmas Eve Public holidayAn additional special non-working day. |
| December 25 Saturday | Christmas Day Public holiday |
| December 30 Thursday | Rizal Day Public holiday |
| December 31 Friday | Last Day of the Year Public holidayA special non-working day. |
Add these holidays to your calendar
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🏖 Long weekends and the best days to take off
Dates from the official source: www.officialgazette.gov.ph. Holidays can change — confirm with your employer or an official source. All sources.