Philippines Public Holidays 2026

Public holidays in Philippines, with the official days off.

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Checked against the official list. We compared every date with Presidential Communications Office: holiday proclamations.
20public holidays
18fall on a weekday
9long weekends (Mon or Fri)
243working days in 2026

Public holidays in 2026

New Year's Day
Jan 1Thursday
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Chinese New YearSpecial non-working day
Feb 17Tuesday
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Eid'l Fitr
Mar 20Friday
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Maundy Thursday
Apr 2Thursday
Passed
Good Friday
Apr 3Friday
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Black SaturdaySpecial non-working dayFalls on a weekend
Apr 4Saturday
Passed
Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
Apr 9Thursday
Passed
Labor Day
May 1Friday
Passed
Eid'l Adha
May 27Wednesday
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Independence Day
Jun 12Friday
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Ninoy Aquino DaySpecial non-working day
Aug 21Friday
Passed
National Heroes Day
Aug 31Monday
Passed
All Saints' DaySpecial non-working dayFalls on a weekend
Nov 1Sunday
In 7 days
All Souls' DaySpecial non-working day
Nov 2Monday
In 8 days
Bonifacio Day
Nov 30Monday
In 36 days
Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionSpecial non-working day
Dec 8Tuesday
In 44 days
Christmas EveSpecial non-working day
Dec 24Thursday
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Christmas Day
Dec 25Friday
In 61 daysCountdown
Rizal Day
Dec 30Wednesday
In 66 days
Last Day of the YearSpecial non-working day
Dec 31Thursday
In 67 days

Working days in 2026

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January22121
February20119
March22121
April22319
May21219
June22121
July23023
August21219
September22022
October22022
November21219
December23518
Total26118243

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

What is the next public holiday?
All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
How many public holidays are there in Philippines in 2026?
There are 20 public holidays: New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, Eid'l Fitr, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday, Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), Labor Day, Eid'l Adha, Independence Day, Ninoy Aquino Day, National Heroes Day, All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, Bonifacio Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Rizal Day, Last Day of the Year. 18 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2026.
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 2026?
243 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 18 public holidays that fall on a weekday.