Public holidays in Philippines 2026
Data updated Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Next public holiday in Philippines
All Saints' Day Eve
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Philippines public holidays 2026
Philippines has 18 nationwide public holidays in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day Bagong Taon | Nationwide |
| 17 Feb | Tue | Chinese New Year | Nationwide |
| 2 Apr | Thu | Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo | Nationwide |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday Biyernes Santo | Nationwide |
| 4 Apr | Sat | Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria | Nationwide |
| 9 Apr | Thu | Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa | Nationwide |
| 12 Jun | Fri | Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan | Nationwide |
| 21 Aug | Fri | Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. | Nationwide |
| 31 Aug | Mon | National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani | Nationwide |
| 31 Oct | Sat | All Saints' Day Eve | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov | Sun | All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo | Nationwide |
| 30 Nov | Mon | Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio | Nationwide |
| 8 Dec | Tue | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion | Nationwide |
| 24 Dec | Thu | Christmas Eve | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko | Nationwide |
| 30 Dec | Wed | Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal | Nationwide |
| 31 Dec | Thu | Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Philippines in 2026
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 3 April 2026: Good Friday (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 1 May 2026: Labour Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 12 June 2026: Independence Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 21 August 2026: Ninoy Aquino Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 31 August 2026: National Heroes Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 30 November 2026: Bonifacio Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 25 December 2026: Christmas Day (Friday to Sunday)
Philippines public holidays 2027
Philippines has 18 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day Bagong Taon | Nationwide |
| 6 Feb | Sat | Chinese New Year | Nationwide |
| 25 Mar | Thu | Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo | Nationwide |
| 26 Mar | Fri | Good Friday Biyernes Santo | Nationwide |
| 27 Mar | Sat | Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria | Nationwide |
| 9 Apr | Fri | Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Sat | Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa | Nationwide |
| 12 Jun | Sat | Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan | Nationwide |
| 21 Aug | Sat | Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. | Nationwide |
| 30 Aug | Mon | National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani | Nationwide |
| 31 Oct | Sun | All Saints' Day Eve | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov | Mon | All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo | Nationwide |
| 30 Nov | Tue | Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio | Nationwide |
| 8 Dec | Wed | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion | Nationwide |
| 24 Dec | Fri | Christmas Eve | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko | Nationwide |
| 30 Dec | Thu | Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal | Nationwide |
| 31 Dec | Fri | Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Philippines in 2027
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 1 January 2027: New Year's Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 26 March 2027: Good Friday (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 9 April 2027: Day of Valor (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 30 August 2027: National Heroes Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 1 November 2027: All Saints' Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 24 December 2027: Christmas Eve (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 31 December 2027: Last Day of The Year (Friday to Sunday)
Philippines public holidays by month in 2026
- January: New Year's Day (1)
- February: Chinese New Year (17)
- April: Maundy Thursday (2); Good Friday (3); Holy Saturday (4); Day of Valor (9)
- May: Labour Day (1)
- June: Independence Day (12)
- August: Ninoy Aquino Day (21); National Heroes Day (31)
- October: All Saints' Day Eve (31)
- November: All Saints' Day (1); Bonifacio Day (30)
- December: Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (8); Christmas Eve (24); Christmas Day (25); Rizal Day (30); Last Day of The Year (31)
No nationwide public holidays in March, July, September.
How the holidays fall in 2026
The first nationwide public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026, and the last is Last Day of The Year on Thursday, 31 December 2026. December is the busiest month, with 5 holidays. For people who work a standard Monday to Friday week, the 15 holidays on weekdays are the ones that usually mean a day away from work or school.
About public holidays in Philippines
This page lists the public holidays of Philippines for 2026 and 2027, with the date and weekday of each one. A holiday marked Nationwide applies everywhere in the country. One marked Some regions applies only to part of it, for example a state or province. Where the official name is different from the English one, the local name appears under it.
Moveable holidays, such as the ones counted from Easter, change their date from year to year, so it is worth checking the table each year before you plan. Our main time zone for Philippines is Asia/Manila, which is what the live countdown and the "is today a holiday" pages use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Philippines have in 2026?
Philippines has 18 nationwide public holidays in 2026. The full list with dates and weekdays is in the table above.
What is the next public holiday in Philippines?
The next nationwide public holiday is All Saints' Day Eve on Saturday, 31 October 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
Is today a public holiday in Philippines?
Use the live checker: is today a public holiday in Philippines. It works out the date in Philippines's own time zone. You can also check tomorrow.
Which public holidays in Philippines fall on a weekend in 2026?
Holy Saturday (Saturday, 4 April 2026); All Saints' Day Eve (Saturday, 31 October 2026); All Saints' Day (Sunday, 1 November 2026). Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Are there long weekends in Philippines in 2026?
Yes. 7 nationwide holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday: Good Friday (Friday, 3 April 2026); Labour Day (Friday, 1 May 2026); Independence Day (Friday, 12 June 2026); Ninoy Aquino Day (Friday, 21 August 2026); National Heroes Day (Monday, 31 August 2026); Bonifacio Day (Monday, 30 November 2026); Christmas Day (Friday, 25 December 2026). Taking a bridge day next to a holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday can also give a longer break.
Which month has the most public holidays in Philippines?
December has the most nationwide public holidays in 2026: 5 holidays.
Are the public holidays the same in all regions of Philippines?
The holidays listed here apply nationwide. If Philippines has local or regional days off, they are not part of this list.
How often is this page updated?
The whole site is rebuilt every day from the latest data, and the countdown on the page is calculated in your browser, so it stays correct without a reload.