Philippines Public Holidays 2026

Regular holidays and special non-working days

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Labor Day

Friday, May 1

International Labour Day (May Day), observed every May 1st, honors the global workers' rights movement and the hard-fought struggle for fair wages and humane working hours. The tradition traces back to the late 19th-century labor movement in the United States, particularly the Haymarket affair of 1886. In Indonesia, Labour Day was officially declared a national public holiday in 2014.

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January

December 29 - January 4, 2026

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Public Holiday

New Year's Day

Marks the start of the new Gregorian calendar year

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Jan
Thursday

February

February 16 - February 22, 2026

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Joint LeaveChinese

Chinese New Year

The Chinese lunisolar new year celebration

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Feb
Tuesday

March

March 16 - March 22, 2026

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Public HolidayIslamic

Eid al-Fitr

Celebration marking the end of Ramadan's month-long fast

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Mar
Friday

April

March 30 - April 12, 2026

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Public HolidayChristian

Maundy Thursday

Commemorates Jesus Christ's Last Supper with his apostles on the eve of his crucifixion

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Thursday
Public HolidayChristian

Good Friday

Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ

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Apr
Friday
Joint LeaveChristianWeekend

Black Saturday

The solemn day of mourning between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, commemorating Christ's burial

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Apr
Saturday
Public HolidayNational

Araw ng Kagitingan

Commemorates the Fall of Bataan and the heroism of Filipino and American soldiers in World War II

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Apr
Thursday
Suggested Leave

Suggested Leave

4 consecutive days off (Apr 9–12) with 1 day leave

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Apr
Friday

May

April 27 - May 3, 2026

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Public Holiday

Labor Day

Honors the global workers' rights movement and labour struggle

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May
Friday

May 25 - May 31, 2026

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Public HolidayIslamic

Eid al-Adha

Festival of sacrifice coinciding with the annual Hajj pilgrimage

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May
Wednesday
Suggested Leave

Suggested Leave

5 consecutive days off (May 27–31) with 2 days leave

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May
Thu - Fri

June

June 8 - June 14, 2026

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Public HolidayNational

Philippine Independence Day

Commemorates the proclamation of Philippine independence from Spain by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo on June 12, 1898

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Jun
Friday

August

August 17 - August 23, 2026

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Joint LeaveNational

Ninoy Aquino Day

Marks the assassination of Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr. at Manila Airport in 1983

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Friday

August 31 - September 6, 2026

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Public HolidayNational

National Heroes Day

Honors all Filipino national heroes and their sacrifices for the country's freedom and sovereignty

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Monday

November

October 26 - November 8, 2026

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Joint LeaveChristianWeekend

All Saints Day

Honors all Christian saints, especially those without an individual feast day

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Sunday
Joint LeaveChristian

All Souls Day

Commemorates all faithful departed souls, praying for those believed to be in purgatory

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Nov
Monday

November 30 - December 6, 2026

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Public HolidayNational

Bonifacio Day

Celebrates the birthday of Andres Bonifacio, founder of the Katipunan and father of the Philippine Revolution

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Nov
Monday

December

December 7 - December 13, 2026

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Joint LeaveChristian

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Celebrates the Catholic belief that the Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin

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Dec
Tuesday

December 21 - January 3, 2027

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Joint LeaveChristian

Christmas Eve

The day and evening before Christmas Day, marked by the vigil of Christ's birth

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Dec
Thursday
Public HolidayChristian

Christmas Day

Annual celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25

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Dec
Friday
Suggested Leave

Suggested Leave

8 consecutive days off (Dec 25 – Jan 1) with 2 days leave

28-29
Dec
Mon - Tue
Public HolidayNational

Rizal Day

Commemorates the execution of Dr. Jose Rizal, national hero, novelist, and reformist, on December 30, 1896

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Dec
Wednesday
Joint Leave

New Year's Eve

The final day of the year, marking the transition from the old year to the new

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Dec
Thursday

Holiday Summary 2026

12
Public Holidays
8
Joint Leave
2
On Weekend
5
Suggested Leave
20
Total Holidays

By Category

Islamic2Christian8Chinese1National6Umum3

Data sourced from official Philippine government proclamations.

Islamic holiday dates are subject to moon sighting and may vary by ±1 day.