Philippines Public Holidays 2023

Public holidays in Philippines, with the official days off.

2022202620272028
Projected dates. The government has not published the 2023 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
10fall on a weekday
7long weekends (Mon or Fri)
250working days in 2023

Public holidays in 2023

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Sunday
PassedCountdown
Maundy Thursday
Apr 6Thursday
Passed
Good Friday
Apr 7Friday
PassedCountdown
Black SaturdaySpecial non-working dayFalls on a weekend
Apr 8Saturday
Passed
Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)Falls on a weekend
Apr 9Sunday
Passed
Labor Day
May 1Monday
Passed
Independence Day
Jun 12Monday
PassedCountdown
Ninoy Aquino DaySpecial non-working day
Aug 21Monday
Passed
National Heroes Day
Aug 28Monday
Passed
All Saints' DaySpecial non-working day
Nov 1Wednesday
Passed
Bonifacio Day
Nov 30Thursday
Passed
Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionSpecial non-working day
Dec 8Friday
Passed
Christmas EveSpecial non-working dayFalls on a weekend
Dec 24Sunday
PassedCountdown
Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
PassedCountdown
Rizal DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 30Saturday
Passed
Last Day of the YearSpecial non-working dayFalls on a weekend
Dec 31Sunday
Passed

Working days in 2023

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January22022
February20020
March23023
April20218
May23122
June22121
July21021
August23221
September21021
October22022
November22220
December21219
Total26010250

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 2023?
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. 10 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2023.
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 2023?
250 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.