Philippines Public Holidays 2026
Philippines observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 23 | Friday | First Philippine Republic Day | Observance |
| Feb 2 | Monday | Constitution Day | Observance |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | Optional |
| Feb 25 | Wednesday | EDSA Revolution Anniversary | Observance |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Lantern Festival | Observance |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Optional |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 9 | Thursday | Day of Valor | Public |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Lapu-Lapu Day | Observance |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 12 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year | Observance |
| Jun 19 | Friday | José Rizal's birthday | Observance |
| Jul 27 | Monday | Iglesia ni Cristo Day | Observance |
| Aug 21 | Friday | Ninoy Aquino Day | Optional |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Observance |
| Aug 31 | Monday | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| Sep 25 | Friday | Mid-Autumn Festival | Observance |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Optional |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Optional |
| Nov 30 | Monday | Bonifacio Day | Public |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Optional |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Optional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 30 | Wednesday | Rizal Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Optional |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026
About public holidays in Philippines
Public holidays in Philippines are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Philippines have in 2026?
- Philippines has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Philippines?
- The next public holiday in Philippines is National Heroes' Day on August 31, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Philippines?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Philippines close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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