Philippines Public Holidays 2021

Public holidays in Philippines, with the official days off.

2020202620272028
Projected dates. The government has not published the 2021 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change. Not announced yet: Chinese New Year, Eid'l Fitr, Eid'l Adha. These are added as soon as the government announces them.
16public holidays
11fall on a weekday
7long weekends (Mon or Fri)
250working days in 2021

Public holidays in 2021

New Year's Day
Jan 1Friday
PassedCountdown
Maundy Thursday
Apr 1Thursday
Passed
Good Friday
Apr 2Friday
PassedCountdown
Black SaturdaySpecial non-working dayFalls on a weekend
Apr 3Saturday
Passed
Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
Apr 9Friday
Passed
Labor DayFalls on a weekend
May 1Saturday
Passed
Independence DayFalls on a weekend
Jun 12Saturday
PassedCountdown
Ninoy Aquino DaySpecial non-working dayFalls on a weekend
Aug 21Saturday
Passed
National Heroes Day
Aug 30Monday
Passed
All Saints' DaySpecial non-working day
Nov 1Monday
Passed
Bonifacio Day
Nov 30Tuesday
Passed
Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionSpecial non-working day
Dec 8Wednesday
Passed
Christmas EveSpecial non-working day
Dec 24Friday
PassedCountdown
Christmas DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 25Saturday
PassedCountdown
Rizal Day
Dec 30Thursday
Passed
Last Day of the YearSpecial non-working day
Dec 31Friday
Passed

Working days in 2021

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21120
February20020
March23023
April22319
May21021
June22022
July22022
August22121
September22022
October21021
November22220
December23419
Total26111250

Where these dates come from

Official source: Presidential Communications Office: holiday proclamations

Weekend rule: Holidays are not moved when they fall on a weekend, unless a proclamation says so.

Note: Regular holidays and special non-working days from the presidential proclamation for each year. Eid dates are proclaimed separately.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Philippines in 2021?
There are 16 public holidays: New Year's Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday, Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), Labor Day, Independence Day, Ninoy Aquino Day, National Heroes Day, All Saints' Day, Bonifacio Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Rizal Day, Last Day of the Year. 11 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2021.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
Holidays are not moved when they fall on a weekend, unless a proclamation says so.
How many working days are there in 2021?
250 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 11 public holidays that fall on a weekday.