Ever tried booking a trip during a Philippine holiday? You know the struggle – sky-high flight fares, fully booked hotels, and endless crowds. But don’t worry! With the right strategies, you can enjoy your public holidays in the Philippines without paying too much or feeling anxious.

This guide gives you the complete holiday list! Plus, get smart hacks on when to travel, where to go, and how to save!

Public Holidays Philippines 2026 at a Glance

Here’s the full list of official types of holidays: regular holiday or public holiday. Mark your calendar now and watch for long weekends you can turn into mini getaways!

Regular National Holidays

• New Year’s Day – January 1 (Thursday)
• Maundy Thursday – April 2
• Good Friday – April 3
• Easter Sunday – April 5
• Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 (Thursday)
• Labor Day – May 1 (Friday)
• Independence Day – June 12, Friday
• Constitution Day – June 18, Thursday
• National Heroes Day – August 31 (Monday)
• Bonifacio Day – November 30 (Monday)
• Christmas Day – December 25 (Friday)
• Rizal Day – December 30 (Tuesday)

Special Non-Working Days

• Chinese New Year – February 17 (Tuesday)
• EDSA Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Wednesday)
• Black Saturday – April 4
• Islamic New Year (Muslim Filipinos) – March 19 (Thursday) (tentative, subject to lunar calendar and Islamic calendar)
• Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Friday)
• All Saints’ Day – November 1 (Sunday)
• All Souls’ Day (Special Holiday for Students and Workers) – November 2 (Monday)
• Immaculate Conception Day – December 8 (Tuesday)
• Christmas Eve – December 24 (Thursday)
• New Year’s Eve – December 31 (Thursday)

Special National Events and Bank Holidays

• Election Day – May 11 (Monday)
• Bank Holidays

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