Philippines Public Holidays 2026
Philippines has 20 public holiday dates in 2026.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Tue 17 Feb | Chinese New Year |
| Fri 20 Mar | Eid al-Fitr |
| Thu 2 Apr | Maundy Thursday |
| Fri 3 Apr | Good Friday |
| Sat 4 Apr | Black Saturday |
| Thu 9 Apr | Day of Valor |
| Fri 1 May | Labor Day |
| Wed 27 May | Eid al-Adha |
| Fri 12 Jun | Independence Day |
| Fri 21 Aug | Ninoy Aquino Day |
| Mon 31 Aug | National Heroes Day |
| Sun 1 Nov | All Saints' Day |
| Mon 2 Nov | All Souls' Day |
| Mon 30 Nov | Bonifacio Day |
| Tue 8 Dec | Immaculate Conception |
| Thu 24 Dec | Christmas Eve |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Wed 30 Dec | Rizal Day |
| Thu 31 Dec | New Year's Eve |
2026 holiday calendar — Philippines
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
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June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in Philippines in 2026
Best use of leave in 2026: take Fri 1 Jan off around Rizal Day for 5 days off in a row (Wed 30 Dec – Sun 3 Jan).
✈️ 3 days or more off? How about a trip? Ideas are in the last column — tap one for where to stay.
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday | Trip idea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan | Fri 2 Jan | New Year's Day |  Taipei |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Sat 14 – Tue 17 Feb | Mon 16 Feb | Chinese New Year | Taipei |
| 3 days off | Fri 20 – Sun 22 Mar | No leave needed | Eid al-Fitr | Taipei |
| 4 days off | Thu 2 – Sun 5 Apr | No leave needed | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday | Taipei |
| 4 days leave → 11 days off | Thu 2 – Sun 12 Apr | Mon 6 – Wed 8 Apr + Fri 10 Apr | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday, Day of Valor | Osaka |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off | Thu 9 – Sun 12 Apr | Fri 10 Apr | Day of Valor | Taipei |
| 3 days off | Fri 1 – Sun 3 May | No leave needed | Labor Day | Taipei |
| 2 days leave → 5 days off | Sat 23 – Wed 27 May | Mon 25 – Tue 26 May | Eid al-Adha |  Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 12 – Sun 14 Jun | No leave needed | Independence Day | Taipei |
| 3 days off | Fri 21 – Sun 23 Aug | No leave needed | Ninoy Aquino Day | Taipei |
| 3 days off | Sat 29 – Mon 31 Aug | No leave needed | National Heroes Day | Taipei |
| 3 days off | Sat 31 Oct – Mon 2 Nov | No leave needed | All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day | Taipei |
| 3 days off | Sat 28 – Mon 30 Nov | No leave needed | Bonifacio Day | Taipei |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off | Sat 5 – Tue 8 Dec | Mon 7 Dec | Immaculate Conception | Taipei |
| 4 days off | Thu 24 – Sun 27 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Eve, Christmas Day | Taipei |
| 3 days leave → 11 days off | Thu 24 Dec – Sun 3 Jan | Mon 28 – Tue 29 Dec + Fri 1 Jan | Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Rizal Day, New Year's Eve | Seoul |
| 1 day leave → 5 days off best value | Wed 30 Dec – Sun 3 Jan | Fri 1 Jan | Rizal Day, New Year's Eve | Osaka |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
Philippines holidays in 2026 at a glance
Philippines has 20 public holiday dates in 2026, from Thu 1 Jan to Thu 31 Dec. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with Philippines public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official announcement, or browse all countries for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Philippines have in 2026?
- 20 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2026 dates official?
- Yes, they follow the published list for that year.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Official Gazette of the Philippines · python-holidays – open holiday rules