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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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| Date | Day | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr | |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| Sat, Apr 4 | Saturday | Black Saturday | Weekend |
| Thu, Apr 9 | Thursday | Araw ng Kagitingan | |
| Fri, May 1 | Friday | Labour Day (Labor Day) | |
| Wed, May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | |
| Fri, Jun 12 | Friday | Independence Day | |
| Fri, Aug 21 | Friday | Ninoy Aquino Day | |
| Mon, Aug 31 | Monday | National Heroes Day | |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints’ Day | Weekend |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls’ Day | |
| Mon, Nov 30 | Monday | Bonifacio Day | |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Tuesday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | |
| Wed, Dec 30 | Wednesday | Rizal Day | |
| Thu, Dec 31 | Thursday | Last 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?
- Confirm the workplace’s country and region, plus any sector-specific holiday rules.
- Choose the actual working weekdays and check official substitute dates.
- Place approved leave and company closures in the schedule separately from public holidays.
- 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.
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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