Weekday | Date | Holiday Name | Holiday Type |
Wednesday | Jan 1 | New Year’s Day | Regular Holiday |
Tuesday | Jan 14 | Maulid un-Nabi | Common Local holidays |
Friday | Jan 31 | Chinese Lunar New Year’s Day | Special Non-working Holiday |
Tuesday | Feb 25 | People Power Anniversary (EDSA Revolution) | Observance Holiday |
Thursday | Mar 20 | March equinox | Seasonal Change Notification |
Wednesday | Apr 9 | The Day of Valor | Regular Holiday |
Thursday | Apr 17 | Maundy Thursday | Regular Holiday |
Friday | Apr 18 | Good Friday | Regular Holiday |
Saturday | Apr 19 | Holy Saturday | Observance |
Saturday | Apr 19 | Holy Saturday | Special Non-working Holiday |
Sunday | Apr 20 | Easter Sunday | Observance Holiday |
Thursday | May 1 | Labor Day | Regular Holiday |
Tuesday | May 27 | Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj | Common Local holidays |
Thursday | Jun 12 | Independence Day | Regular Holiday |
Saturday | Jun 21 | June Solstice | Seasonal Change Notification |
Wednesday | Jul 30 | Eidul-Fitar | Common Local holidays |
Thursday | Aug 21 | Ninoy Aquino Day | Special Non-working Holiday |
Sunday | Aug 24 | National Heroes Day | Regular Holiday |
Monday | Aug 25 | National Heroes Day holiday | Regular Holiday |
Tuesday | Sep 23 | September equinox | Seasonal Change Notification |
Sunday | Oct 5 | Id-ul-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) | Common Local holidays |
Saturday | Oct 25 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common Local holidays |
Saturday | Nov 1 | All Saints’ Day | Special Non-working Holiday |
Sunday | Nov 2 | All Souls’ Day | Observance |
Sunday | Nov 30 | Bonifacio Day | Regular Holiday |
Sunday | Dec 21 | December Solstice | Seasonal Change Notification |
Wednesday | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Special Non-working Holiday |
Thursday | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Regular Holiday |
Friday | Dec 26 | Special Day after Christmas | Special Non-working Holiday |
Tuesday | Dec 30 | Rizal Day | Regular Holiday |
Wednesday | Dec 31 | New Year’s Eve | Special Non-working Holiday |
The Philippines enjoys a tradition of observing many national and seasonal holidays throughout the year. These have various designations as noted above in the Holiday Type column. The Regular Holidays and Non-Working designated holidays are typical times where Filipino workers and their families get time off from the busy hustle and bustle of daily work. These are the dates that most popular vacation spots become fully-booked. Use this chart to determine and book your hotel or resort accommodations in advance to assure a reservation.
