January
December 29 - January 4, 2026
New Year's Day
Marks the start of the new Gregorian calendar year
February
February 16 - February 22, 2026
Chinese New Year
The Chinese lunisolar new year celebration
March
March 16 - March 22, 2026
Eid al-Fitr
Celebration marking the end of Ramadan's month-long fast
April
March 30 - April 12, 2026
Maundy Thursday
Commemorates Jesus Christ's Last Supper with his apostles on the eve of his crucifixion
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ
Black Saturday
The solemn day of mourning between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, commemorating Christ's burial
Araw ng Kagitingan
Commemorates the Fall of Bataan and the heroism of Filipino and American soldiers in World War II
Suggested Leave
4 consecutive days off (Apr 9–12) with 1 day leave
May
April 27 - May 3, 2026
Labor Day
Honors the global workers' rights movement and labour struggle
May 25 - May 31, 2026
Eid al-Adha
Festival of sacrifice coinciding with the annual Hajj pilgrimage
Suggested Leave
5 consecutive days off (May 27–31) with 2 days leave
June
June 8 - June 14, 2026
Philippine Independence Day
Commemorates the proclamation of Philippine independence from Spain by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo on June 12, 1898
August
August 17 - August 23, 2026
Ninoy Aquino Day
Marks the assassination of Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr. at Manila Airport in 1983
August 31 - September 6, 2026
National Heroes Day
Honors all Filipino national heroes and their sacrifices for the country's freedom and sovereignty
November
October 26 - November 8, 2026
All Saints Day
Honors all Christian saints, especially those without an individual feast day
All Souls Day
Commemorates all faithful departed souls, praying for those believed to be in purgatory
November 30 - December 6, 2026
Bonifacio Day
Celebrates the birthday of Andres Bonifacio, founder of the Katipunan and father of the Philippine Revolution
December
December 7 - December 13, 2026
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Celebrates the Catholic belief that the Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin
December 21 - January 3, 2027
Christmas Eve
The day and evening before Christmas Day, marked by the vigil of Christ's birth
Christmas Day
Annual celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25
Suggested Leave
8 consecutive days off (Dec 25 – Jan 1) with 2 days leave
Rizal Day
Commemorates the execution of Dr. Jose Rizal, national hero, novelist, and reformist, on December 30, 1896
New Year's Eve
The final day of the year, marking the transition from the old year to the new
Holiday Summary 2026
By Category
Data sourced from official Philippine government proclamations.
Islamic holiday dates are subject to moon sighting and may vary by ±1 day.