Philippines Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is a public holiday in the Philippines.
Special non-working day after New Year
Special non-working day after New Year is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj
Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
February
Lunar New Year's Day
Lunar New Year is not considered an official holiday in the Philippines but it is widely celebrated, particularly in Chinese communities.
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Lunar New Year Holiday
Lunar New Year Holiday is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Day off for People Power Anniversary
People Power Anniversary in the Philippines commemorates the successful non-violent demonstration in Manila in 1986 that saw a change of government for the nation.
People Power Anniversary
People Power Anniversary in the Philippines commemorates the successful non-violent demonstration in Manila in 1986 that saw a change of government for the nation.
March
Eidul-Fitar
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week tradition observed by most Filipinos.
Good Friday
Good Friday is part of the Holy Week holiday in the Philippines.
Black Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
April
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
The Day of Valor
Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, annually falls on or around April 9 in the Philippines.
Eidul-Fitar Holiday
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
May
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
National and Local Election Holiday
National and Local Election Holiday is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
National Elections
National Elections is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Adha Day 2
Eid al-Adha Day 2 is a Muslim holiday and common local holiday in Philippines
June
August
Ninoy Aquino Day
Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Ninoy Aquino Day Holiday
Ninoy Aquino Day Holiday is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Maulid un-Nabi
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
National Heroes Day
National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
October
Special non-working Day
Special non-working Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Special Family Ties and Domestic Tourism Day
Special Family Ties and Domestic Tourism Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Reformation Day
Reformation Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
November
All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day
All Souls' Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Day off for Bonifacio Day
Day off for Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Bonifacio Day
Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
December
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Additional Special Non-Working Day
Additional Special Non-Working Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Special Day after Christmas
Special Day after Christmas is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Rizal Day
Rizal Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.