Philippines Public Holidays (2025–2028)
The Philippines has two kinds of national days off in 2026: 12 regular holidays and 8 special (non-working) days. The difference matters for pay — regular holidays are paid even if unworked, while special days follow a "no work, no pay" default.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20279 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar8 long weekends scheduled
Explore schedulePresidential proclamation (Malacañang)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Philippines.
Philippines Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Philippines.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Philippines Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFPhilippines Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Philippines (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Philippines?" with next upcoming closures.
Philippines Long Weekends 2026: All 9 Dates & Proclamation 1006
The Philippines has nine long weekends in 2026: the eight in Proclamation No. 1006 plus Eid'l Fitr on Mar 20. All dates plus the holiday pay rules.
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Official sources & data
- Proclamation declaring regular holidays and special (non-working) daysVisit sourceOfficial Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines
Frequently Asked Questions About Philippines Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Philippines each year?
Philippines gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Philippines?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Philippines holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Philippines officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Philippines?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.