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Philippines: public holidays 2026

Philippines: public holidays for 2026.

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2026 calendar

2026 calendar

National public holidays · Original holiday dates and substitute dates may both appear; not every date means an extra weekday off.

All dates use the Gregorian calendar and refer to the local date. Your workplace’s schedule may differ.

2026 calendar · National public holidays
Date
Thursday
  • Holiday name
    New Year's Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    New Year’s Day marks the first day of the Gregorian year. Philippine law lists it as a nationwide regular public holiday.

    References 1References 2
Date
Tuesday
  • Holiday name
    Chinese New Year
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, is the lunar New Year celebration. Philippine presidential holiday proclamations list it as a nationwide additional special (non-working) day in the applicable year.

    References 2
Date
Friday
  • Holiday name
    Eid'l Fitr
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Eid’l Fitr marks the end of Ramadan on the first day of Shawwal. Philippine law makes it a nationwide regular holiday, and its date follows the Islamic lunar calendar and the applicable presidential proclamation.

    References 3References 2
Date
Thursday
  • Holiday name
    Maundy Thursday
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. Philippine law includes it among nationwide regular holidays, with the date announced by proclamation each year.

    References 4References 1
Date
Friday
  • Holiday name
    Good Friday
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Philippine law includes it among nationwide regular holidays, with the date announced by proclamation each year.

    References 4References 1
Date
Saturday
  • Holiday name
    Black Saturday
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Black Saturday, or Holy Saturday, is the day before Easter in Holy Week. Philippine holiday proclamations describe it as a traditional nationwide special (non-working) day.

    References 4
Date
Thursday
  • Holiday name
    Araw ng Kagitingan
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) commemorates the courage and sacrifice of the defenders of Bataan and Corregidor in World War II. Philippine law lists it in the nationwide regular-holiday framework.

    References 1References 5
Date
Friday
  • Holiday name
    Labor Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Labor Day recognizes labor and workers as a national observance. Philippine law lists it in the nationwide regular-holiday framework.

    References 1
Date
Wednesday
  • Holiday name
    Eid'l Adha
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Eid’l Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah during the Hajj season and recalls Abraham/Ibrahim’s sacrificial obedience to God. Philippine law makes it a nationwide holiday, with the date determined through the Islamic lunar calendar and proclamation.

    References 6References 2
Date
Friday
  • Holiday name
    Independence Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Independence Day is the Philippine national observance of independence. The holiday framework lists it as a nationwide regular public holiday, with yearly proclamations supplying the applicable calendar date.

    References 1References 2
Date
Friday
  • Holiday name
    Ninoy Aquino Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Ninoy Aquino Day commemorates the death anniversary of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino Jr. Republic Act No. 9256 declares it a national non-working holiday, while annual proclamations set the calendar treatment; in 2024, Proclamation No. 665 moved the celebration from 21 August to 23 August.

    References 7
Date
Monday
  • Holiday name
    National Heroes Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    National Heroes Day honors the Philippines’ national heroes and their contributions. Philippine law lists it in the nationwide regular-holiday framework.

    References 1References 2
Date
Sunday
  • Holiday name
    All Saints' Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Philippine law and presidential proclamations list 1 November as a nationwide special (non-working) day for All Saints’ Day. It is a named observance distinct from the separate All Souls’ Day additional day.

    References 1References 2
Date
Monday
  • Holiday name
    All Souls' Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    The 2026 Philippine holiday proclamation designates 2 November as a nationwide additional special (non-working) day to provide time for traditional All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day activities. This is a year-specific additional day in the published calendar.

    References 2
Date
Monday
  • Holiday name
    Bonifacio Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Bonifacio Day is the Philippine national observance named for Andres Bonifacio and his contribution to the Philippine revolution. Philippine law places it in the nationwide regular-holiday framework.

    References 1References 2
Date
Tuesday
  • Holiday name
    Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary is the Catholic feast named for Mary’s Immaculate Conception. Republic Act No. 10966 makes 8 December a nationwide special non-working holiday and identifies Mary as the principal patroness of the Philippines.

    References 8References 2
Date
Thursday
  • Holiday name
    Christmas Eve
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas and is traditionally a time of anticipation and preparation for Christians. Philippine presidential proclamations designate it as a nationwide additional special (non-working) day in the listed years; it is not a permanent regular holiday.

    References 9References 2
Date
Friday
  • Holiday name
    Christmas Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Christmas Day commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. Philippine law lists it as a nationwide regular public holiday.

    References 9References 1References 2
Date
Wednesday
  • Holiday name
    Rizal Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Rizal Day commemorates national hero José Rizal’s martyrdom. Philippine law provides the 30 December observance and places Rizal Day in the nationwide public-holiday framework.

    References 10References 1
Date
Thursday
  • Holiday name
    Last Day of the Year
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Last Day of the Year marks 31 December, the close of the Gregorian year and the transition to a new year. Philippine law lists it as a nationwide special (non-working) day.

    References 1References 2

References

  1. Republic Act No. 9492 — Rationalizing the Celebration of National Holidays
  2. Proclamation No. 1006 (2025) — 2026 Regular Holidays and Special (Non-Working) Days
  3. Republic Act No. 9177 — Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha
  4. The Church of England — Lent, Holy Week and Easter
  5. Republic Act No. 3022 — Bataan Day
  6. Republic Act No. 9849 — Eidul Adha
  7. Republic Act No. 9256 — Ninoy Aquino Day
  8. Republic Act No. 10966 — Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
  9. The Church of England — Advent and Christmas
  10. Republic Act No. 229 — Rizal Day
2025 calendar

2025 calendar

National public holidays · Original holiday dates and substitute dates may both appear; not every date means an extra weekday off.

All dates use the Gregorian calendar and refer to the local date. Your workplace’s schedule may differ.

2025 calendar · National public holidays
Date
Wednesday
  • Holiday name
    New Year's Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    New Year’s Day marks the first day of the Gregorian year. Philippine law lists it as a nationwide regular public holiday.

    References 1
Date
Wednesday
  • Holiday name
    Chinese New Year
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, is the lunar New Year celebration. Philippine presidential holiday proclamations list it as a nationwide additional special (non-working) day in the applicable year.

    References 2
Date
Tuesday
  • Holiday name
    Eid'l Fitr
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Eid’l Fitr marks the end of Ramadan on the first day of Shawwal. Philippine law makes it a nationwide regular holiday, and its date follows the Islamic lunar calendar and the applicable presidential proclamation.

    References 3
Date
Wednesday
  • Holiday name
    Araw ng Kagitingan
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) commemorates the courage and sacrifice of the defenders of Bataan and Corregidor in World War II. Philippine law lists it in the nationwide regular-holiday framework.

    References 1References 4
Date
Thursday
  • Holiday name
    Maundy Thursday
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. Philippine law includes it among nationwide regular holidays, with the date announced by proclamation each year.

    References 5References 1
Date
Friday
  • Holiday name
    Good Friday
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Philippine law includes it among nationwide regular holidays, with the date announced by proclamation each year.

    References 5References 1
Date
Saturday
  • Holiday name
    Black Saturday
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Black Saturday, or Holy Saturday, is the day before Easter in Holy Week. Philippine holiday proclamations describe it as a traditional nationwide special (non-working) day.

    References 5References 2
Date
Thursday
  • Holiday name
    Labor Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Labor Day recognizes labor and workers as a national observance. Philippine law lists it in the nationwide regular-holiday framework.

    References 1References 2
Date
Monday
  • Holiday name
    Elections special (non-working) day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Monday, 12 May 2025 was declared a one-time nationwide special (non-working) holiday for the 2025 Philippine elections. It was specific to that election and does not create a recurring annual rule.

    References 6
Date
Friday
  • Holiday name
    Eid'l Adha
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Eid’l Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah during the Hajj season and recalls Abraham/Ibrahim’s sacrificial obedience to God. Philippine law makes it a nationwide holiday, with the date determined through the Islamic lunar calendar and proclamation.

    References 7
Date
Thursday
  • Holiday name
    Independence Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Independence Day is the Philippine national observance of independence. The holiday framework lists it as a nationwide regular public holiday, with yearly proclamations supplying the applicable calendar date.

    References 1
Date
Sunday
  • Holiday name
    Additional special (non-working) day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Philippine presidential proclamations designate these dates in specific years as additional nationwide special (non-working) days. Their purposes differ; they do not form a single recurring festival.

    References 8
Date
Thursday
  • Holiday name
    Ninoy Aquino Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Ninoy Aquino Day commemorates the death anniversary of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino Jr. Republic Act No. 9256 declares it a national non-working holiday, while annual proclamations set the calendar treatment; in 2024, Proclamation No. 665 moved the celebration from 21 August to 23 August.

    References 9
Date
Monday
  • Holiday name
    National Heroes Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    National Heroes Day honors the Philippines’ national heroes and their contributions. Philippine law lists it in the nationwide regular-holiday framework.

    References 1
Date
Friday
  • Holiday name
    All Saints' Day Eve
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    All Saints’ Day Eve is the day before All Saints’ Day. The 2025 Philippine holiday proclamation designates 31 October as a nationwide additional special (non-working) day for the year’s All Saints’ and All Souls’ observances, making this a year-specific additional day.

    References 2
Date
Saturday
  • Holiday name
    All Saints' Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Philippine law and presidential proclamations list 1 November as a nationwide special (non-working) day for All Saints’ Day. It is a named observance distinct from the separate All Souls’ Day additional day.

    References 1References 2
Date
Sunday
  • Holiday name
    Bonifacio Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Bonifacio Day is the Philippine national observance named for Andres Bonifacio and his contribution to the Philippine revolution. Philippine law places it in the nationwide regular-holiday framework.

    References 1
Date
Monday
  • Holiday name
    Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary is the Catholic feast named for Mary’s Immaculate Conception. Republic Act No. 10966 makes 8 December a nationwide special non-working holiday and identifies Mary as the principal patroness of the Philippines.

    References 10
Date
Wednesday
  • Holiday name
    Christmas Eve
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas and is traditionally a time of anticipation and preparation for Christians. Philippine presidential proclamations designate it as a nationwide additional special (non-working) day in the listed years; it is not a permanent regular holiday.

    References 11References 2
Date
Thursday
  • Holiday name
    Christmas Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Christmas Day commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. Philippine law lists it as a nationwide regular public holiday.

    References 11References 1
Date
Tuesday
  • Holiday name
    Rizal Day
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Rizal Day commemorates national hero José Rizal’s martyrdom. Philippine law provides the 30 December observance and places Rizal Day in the nationwide public-holiday framework.

    References 12References 1
Date
Wednesday
  • Holiday name
    Last Day of the Year
    Public holiday
    About this holiday

    Last Day of the Year marks 31 December, the close of the Gregorian year and the transition to a new year. Philippine law lists it as a nationwide special (non-working) day.

    References 1

References

  1. Republic Act No. 9492 — Rationalizing the Celebration of National Holidays
  2. Proclamation No. 727 (2024) — 2025 Regular Holidays and Special (Non-Working) Days
  3. Republic Act No. 9177 — Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha
  4. Republic Act No. 3022 — Bataan Day
  5. The Church of England — Lent, Holy Week and Easter
  6. Proclamation No. 878 (2025) — 12 May 2025 Special (Non-Working) Holiday Throughout the Country
  7. Republic Act No. 9849 — Eidul Adha
  8. Proclamation No. 729 (2024) — 27 July 2025 Special (Non-Working) Day
  9. Republic Act No. 9256 — Ninoy Aquino Day
  10. Republic Act No. 10966 — Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
  11. The Church of England — Advent and Christmas
  12. Republic Act No. 229 — Rizal Day

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