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Public Holidays in the Philippines 2026

The stated calendar for Philippines lists 20 holidays in 2026, with 18 falling on weekdays.

Every date, and the day it falls on

The 2026 calendar includes regular holidays and special non-working dates from Proclamation 1006, plus the listed Eid dates. February 25 is a special working day and is not deducted. Public-holiday categories and holiday pay must be checked separately from calendar capacity.

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DateDayHoliday
Thu, Jan 1ThursdayNew Year’s Day
Tue, Feb 17TuesdayChinese New Year
Fri, Mar 20FridayEid al-Fitr
Thu, Apr 2ThursdayMaundy Thursday
Fri, Apr 3FridayGood Friday
Sat, Apr 4SaturdayBlack SaturdayWeekend
Thu, Apr 9ThursdayAraw ng Kagitingan
Fri, May 1FridayLabour Day (Labor Day)
Wed, May 27WednesdayEid al-Adha
Fri, Jun 12FridayIndependence Day
Fri, Aug 21FridayNinoy Aquino Day
Mon, Aug 31MondayNational Heroes Day
Sun, Nov 1SundayAll Saints’ DayWeekend
Mon, Nov 2MondayAll Souls’ Day
Mon, Nov 30MondayBonifacio Day
Tue, Dec 8TuesdayFeast of the Immaculate Conception
Thu, Dec 24ThursdayChristmas Eve
Fri, Dec 25FridayChristmas Day
Wed, Dec 30WednesdayRizal Day
Thu, Dec 31ThursdayLast Day of the Year

How do these holidays affect a working calendar?

The 2026 dates shown here include 18 Monday-to-Friday holidays, 1 Saturday dates and 1 Sunday dates. A Monday-to-Friday calendar subtracts the included weekday dates once. Whether weekend holidays create a substitute day or reduce statutory hours depends on the country, region, employer and working schedule.

A listed national or federal holiday is not automatically a paid day off for every private employer. Check the scope statement above: it identifies the calendar being used and the local exceptions. Observed dates already included in the list must not be added a second time. Employer-specific substitutions and regional holidays need an additional check.

What should be checked before the schedule is finalized?

  1. Confirm the workplace’s country and region, plus any sector-specific holiday rules.
  2. Choose the actual working weekdays and check official substitute dates.
  3. Place approved leave and company closures in the schedule separately from public holidays.
  4. Keep the schedule and the record of hours actually worked as separate documents.

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What changes when planning holidays for 2027?

Use the 2027 monthly table to plan next year. Movable holidays and observed dates can fall on different weekdays than in 2026.

Compare the monthly hours in 2026 and 2027

For more information about working hours and annual leave in the Philippines, see the full working hours guide. For statutory limits, overtime, and record-keeping duties, see the working time rules.

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