Philippines Public Holidays 2022

Public holidays in Philippines, with the official days off.

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Projected dates. The government has not published the 2022 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
7fall on a weekday
3long weekends (Mon or Fri)
253working days in 2022

Public holidays in 2022

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Saturday
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Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)Falls on a weekend
Apr 9Saturday
Passed
Maundy Thursday
Apr 14Thursday
Passed
Good Friday
Apr 15Friday
PassedCountdown
Black SaturdaySpecial non-working dayFalls on a weekend
Apr 16Saturday
Passed
Labor DayFalls on a weekend
May 1Sunday
Passed
Independence DayFalls on a weekend
Jun 12Sunday
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Ninoy Aquino DaySpecial non-working dayFalls on a weekend
Aug 21Sunday
Passed
National Heroes Day
Aug 29Monday
Passed
All Saints' DaySpecial non-working day
Nov 1Tuesday
Passed
Bonifacio Day
Nov 30Wednesday
Passed
Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionSpecial non-working day
Dec 8Thursday
Passed
Christmas EveSpecial non-working dayFalls on a weekend
Dec 24Saturday
PassedCountdown
Christmas DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 25Sunday
PassedCountdown
Rizal Day
Dec 30Friday
Passed
Last Day of the YearSpecial non-working dayFalls on a weekend
Dec 31Saturday
Passed

Working days in 2022

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21021
February20020
March23023
April21219
May22022
June22022
July21021
August23122
September22022
October21021
November22220
December22220
Total2607253

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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Public holidays in other countries

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Philippines in 2022?
There are 16 public holidays: New Year's Day, Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday, 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. 7 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2022.
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 2022?
253 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 7 public holidays that fall on a weekday.