Public Holidays 2026
Philippines
Official public holidays in Philippines for 2026 and 2027. 18 national holidays this year.
18
Holidays in 2026
11
Remaining this year
Independence Day
Next holiday · June 12, 2026
2026 Public Holidays
January 2026
1
Thu
New Year's Day
Bagong Taon
January 1, 2026
February 2026
17
Tue
Chinese New Year
February 17, 2026
April 2026
2
Thu
Maundy Thursday
Huwebes Santo
April 2, 2026
3
Fri
Good Friday
Biyernes Santo
April 3, 2026
4
Sat
Holy Saturday
Sabado de Gloria
April 4, 2026
9
Thu
Day of Valor
Araw ng Kagitingan
April 9, 2026
May 2026
1
Fri
Labour Day
Araw ng Paggawa
May 1, 2026
June 2026
12
Fri
Independence Day
Araw ng Kalayaan
June 12, 2026
August 2026
21
Fri
Ninoy Aquino Day
Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
August 21, 2026
31
Mon
National Heroes Day
Araw ng mga Bayani
August 31, 2026
October 2026
31
Sat
All Saints' Day Eve
October 31, 2026
November 2026
1
Sun
All Saints' Day
Araw ng mga Santo
November 1, 2026
30
Mon
Bonifacio Day
Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
November 30, 2026
December 2026
8
Tue
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
December 8, 2026
24
Thu
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2026
25
Fri
Christmas Day
Araw ng Pasko
December 25, 2026
30
Wed
Rizal Day
Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
December 30, 2026
31
Thu
Last Day of The Year
Huling Araw ng Taon
December 31, 2026
2027 Public Holidays
January 2027
1
Fri
New Year's Day
Bagong Taon
January 1, 2027
February 2027
6
Sat
Chinese New Year
February 6, 2027
March 2027
25
Thu
Maundy Thursday
Huwebes Santo
March 25, 2027
26
Fri
Good Friday
Biyernes Santo
March 26, 2027
27
Sat
Holy Saturday
Sabado de Gloria
March 27, 2027
April 2027
9
Fri
Day of Valor
Araw ng Kagitingan
April 9, 2027
May 2027
1
Sat
Labour Day
Araw ng Paggawa
May 1, 2027
June 2027
12
Sat
Independence Day
Araw ng Kalayaan
June 12, 2027
August 2027
21
Sat
Ninoy Aquino Day
Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
August 21, 2027
30
Mon
National Heroes Day
Araw ng mga Bayani
August 30, 2027
October 2027
31
Sun
All Saints' Day Eve
October 31, 2027
November 2027
1
Mon
All Saints' Day
Araw ng mga Santo
November 1, 2027
30
Tue
Bonifacio Day
Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
November 30, 2027
December 2027
8
Wed
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
December 8, 2027
24
Fri
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2027
25
Sat
Christmas Day
Araw ng Pasko
December 25, 2027
30
Thu
Rizal Day
Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
December 30, 2027
31
Fri
Last Day of The Year
Huling Araw ng Taon
December 31, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Philippines have in 2026?↓
Philippines has 18 public holidays in 2026. These are nationally recognised days when most workers are entitled to a day off.
Is today a public holiday in Philippines?↓
No, today is not a public holiday in Philippines. The next public holiday is Independence Day on June 12, 2026.
When is the next public holiday in Philippines?↓
The next public holiday in Philippines is Independence Day, on June 12, 2026.
Are public holidays in Philippines paid days off?↓
In most countries, employees are entitled to paid leave on official public holidays. The rules in Philippines depend on employment contracts and local labour law. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day off ("in lieu") may apply — check with your employer or local government guidance for details.
Do public holidays in Philippines change every year?↓
The dates of most public holidays in Philippines are fixed by law and remain the same each year. However, some holidays — particularly those tied to religious or lunar calendars — shift by a few days annually. Our calendar is updated each year to reflect the official published dates.
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