Philippines Public Holidays 2028

Public holidays in Philippines, with the official days off.

202720262028
Projected dates. The government has not published the 2028 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.
17public holidays
11fall on a weekday
7long weekends (Mon or Fri)
249working days in 2028

Public holidays in 2028

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Saturday
In 433 daysCountdown
Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)Falls on a weekend
Apr 9Sunday
In 532 days
Maundy Thursday
Apr 13Thursday
In 536 days
Good Friday
Apr 14Friday
In 537 daysCountdown
Black SaturdaySpecial non-working dayFalls on a weekend
Apr 15Saturday
In 538 days
Labor Day
May 1Monday
In 554 days
Independence Day
Jun 12Monday
In 596 daysCountdown
Ninoy Aquino DaySpecial non-working day
Aug 21Monday
In 666 days
National Heroes Day
Aug 28Monday
In 673 days
All Saints' DaySpecial non-working day
Nov 1Wednesday
In 738 days
All Souls' DaySpecial non-working day
Nov 2Thursday
In 739 days
Bonifacio Day
Nov 30Thursday
In 767 days
Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionSpecial non-working day
Dec 8Friday
In 775 days
Christmas EveSpecial non-working dayFalls on a weekend
Dec 24Sunday
In 791 daysCountdown
Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
In 792 daysCountdown
Rizal DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 30Saturday
In 797 days
Last Day of the YearSpecial non-working dayFalls on a weekend
Dec 31Sunday
In 798 days

Working days in 2028

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21021
February21021
March23023
April20218
May23122
June22121
July21021
August23221
September21021
October22022
November22319
December21219
Total26011249

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

What is the next public holiday?
New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
How many public holidays are there in Philippines in 2028?
There are 17 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, All Souls' 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 2028.
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 2028?
249 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 11 public holidays that fall on a weekday.