Philippines Holidays 2025
The Philippines had two kinds of national days off in 2025: 12 regular holidays and 9 special (non-working) days, the latter including the May 12 national and local elections. Regular holidays are paid even if unworked; special days follow "no work, no pay".
At a glance
Philippines has 21 official public holidays (21 days off) in 2025 and 6 long weekends; the longest break is Holy Week (Apr 17 – 20, 4 days).
| Public holidays | 21 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 21 |
| Longest break | Holy Week · 4 days (Apr 17 – 20) |
| Long weekends | 6 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2025), Chinese New Year (January 29, 2025), Eid'l Fitr (April 1, 2025), Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) (April 9, 2025), Maundy Thursday (April 17, 2025), Good Friday (April 18, 2025), Black Saturday (April 19, 2025), Labor Day (May 1, 2025), National and Local Elections (May 12, 2025), Eid'l Adha (June 6, 2025), Independence Day (June 12, 2025), Ninoy Aquino Day (August 21, 2025), National Heroes Day (August 25, 2025), Additional special (non-working) day (October 31, 2025), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2025), Bonifacio Day (November 30, 2025), Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2025), Christmas Eve (December 24, 2025), Christmas Day (December 25, 2025), Rizal Day (December 30, 2025), Last Day of the Year (December 31, 2025)
Regular holidays
12
Special non-working
9
Total days off
21
Longest break
Holy Week · 4 days
Philippines public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| January 29, 2025 | Wednesday | Chinese New YearSpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 1, 2025 | Tuesday | Eid'l FitrRegular holiday; date declared by proclamation per the Islamic lunar calendar.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 9, 2025 | Wednesday | Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 17, 2025 | Thursday | Maundy ThursdayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 18, 2025 | Friday | Good FridayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 19, 2025 | Saturday | Black SaturdaySpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Labor DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 12, 2025 | Monday | National and Local ElectionsSpecial (non-working) day for the 2025 midterm elections.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 6, 2025 | Friday | Eid'l AdhaRegular holiday; date declared by proclamation per the Islamic lunar calendar.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 12, 2025 | Thursday | Independence DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 21, 2025 | Thursday | Ninoy Aquino DaySpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 25, 2025 | Monday | National Heroes DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 31, 2025 | Friday | Additional special (non-working) dayDeclared to lengthen the All Saints' Day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 1, 2025 | Saturday | All Saints' DaySpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 30, 2025 | Sunday | Bonifacio DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 8, 2025 | Monday | Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionSpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 24, 2025 | Wednesday | Christmas EveSpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 30, 2025 | Tuesday | Rizal DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 31, 2025 | Wednesday | Last Day of the YearSpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
2025 Philippines calendar
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Philippines long weekends in 2025
Holy Week
4 daysApr 17 – 20
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday plus Black Saturday and Easter Sunday — four days off.
National and Local Elections
3 daysMay 10 – 12
Eid'l Adha
3 daysJun 6 – 8
National Heroes Day
3 daysAug 23 – 25
All Saints' weekend
3 daysOct 31 – Nov 2
An extra special non-working day on Oct 31 stretches the All Saints' weekend to three days.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
3 daysDec 6 – 8
Regular holidays vs special (non-working) days
The Philippines splits its public holidays into two classes. Regular holidays (12 in 2025) carry full holiday pay even if you do not work — and double pay if you do. Special (non-working) days (9 in 2025) follow a "no work, no pay" rule by default, with a 30% premium for work performed.
In an election year the government also declares the polling day a special non-working day. May 12, 2025 was a special non-working day nationwide for the midterm national and local elections.
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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
How many holidays were there in the Philippines in 2025?
There were 21 national days off in 2025: 12 regular holidays and 9 special (non-working) days, the latter including the May 12 elections and an extra day on October 31.
What is the longest holiday break in Philippines in 2025?
The longest break in Philippines is Holy Week (Apr 17 – 20, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in Philippines in 2025?
Philippines has 21 official public holidays in 2025: New Year's Day (January 1, 2025), Chinese New Year (January 29, 2025), Eid'l Fitr (April 1, 2025), Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) (April 9, 2025), Maundy Thursday (April 17, 2025), Good Friday (April 18, 2025), Black Saturday (April 19, 2025), Labor Day (May 1, 2025), National and Local Elections (May 12, 2025), Eid'l Adha (June 6, 2025), Independence Day (June 12, 2025), Ninoy Aquino Day (August 21, 2025), National Heroes Day (August 25, 2025), Additional special (non-working) day (October 31, 2025), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2025), Bonifacio Day (November 30, 2025), Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2025), Christmas Eve (December 24, 2025), Christmas Day (December 25, 2025), Rizal Day (December 30, 2025), Last Day of the Year (December 31, 2025).
What is the difference between a regular holiday and a special non-working day?
Regular holidays are paid even if unworked (and pay double if you work). Special (non-working) days follow "no work, no pay" by default, with a 30% premium when worked. The classification is set in the annual presidential proclamation.
When was Holy Week 2025 in the Philippines?
Maundy Thursday was April 17 and Good Friday April 18, 2025, both regular holidays, with Black Saturday (April 19) a special non-working day — a four-day Holy Week break together with Easter Sunday.
Was election day a holiday in the Philippines in 2025?
Yes. May 12, 2025 was declared a special (non-working) day nationwide for the midterm national and local elections, allowing voters time to cast their ballots.
When were Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha in 2025?
Eid'l Fitr was observed on April 1 and Eid'l Adha on June 6, 2025. Both are regular holidays whose dates were confirmed by proclamation based on the Islamic lunar calendar.
