Philippines Holidays 2026
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.
Regular holidays
12
Special non-working
8
Long weekends
8
Longest break
Holy Week · 4 days
2026 Philippines calendar
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Philippines public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Chinese New YearSpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | Eid'l FitrTentative — the exact date is set by proclamation based on the Islamic lunar calendar.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 2, 2026 | Thursday | Maundy ThursdayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good FridayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | Black SaturdaySpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 9, 2026 | Thursday | Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labor DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Eid'l AdhaTentative — the exact date is set by proclamation based on the Islamic lunar calendar.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 12, 2026 | Friday | Independence DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 21, 2026 | Friday | Ninoy Aquino DaySpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 31, 2026 | Monday | National Heroes DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | All Saints' DaySpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 2, 2026 | Monday | All Souls' DaySpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 30, 2026 | Monday | Bonifacio DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionSpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 24, 2026 | Thursday | Christmas EveSpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 30, 2026 | Wednesday | Rizal DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 31, 2026 | Thursday | Last Day of the YearSpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Philippines long weekends in 2026
Eid'l Fitr
3 daysMar 20 – 22
Holy Week
4 daysApr 2 – 5
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday plus Black Saturday and Easter Sunday — four days off.
Labor Day weekend
3 daysMay 1 – 3
Labor Day falls on a Friday.
Independence Day
3 daysJun 12 – 14
Independence Day falls on a Friday.
Ninoy Aquino weekend
3 daysAug 21 – 23
Ninoy Aquino Day (special non-working day) falls on a Friday — "no work, no pay" applies by default.
National Heroes weekend
3 daysAug 29 – 31
National Heroes Day falls on the last Monday of August.
Undas (All Saints') weekend
3 daysOct 31 – Nov 2
All Saints' Day (Sun) and All Souls' Day (Mon) — both special non-working days.
Bonifacio Day weekend
3 daysNov 28 – 30
Bonifacio Day falls on a Monday.
Christmas
4 daysDec 24 – 27
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day run straight into the weekend — four days off.
Regular holidays vs special (non-working) days
The Philippines splits its public holidays into two classes. Regular holidays (12 in 2026) carry full holiday pay even if you do not work — and double pay if you do. Special (non-working) days (8 in 2026) follow a "no work, no pay" rule by default, with a 30% premium for work performed.
Holidays are declared annually by the President through a proclamation. Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha are regular holidays whose exact dates follow the Islamic lunar calendar and are confirmed closer to the time on the recommendation of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.
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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 are there in the Philippines in 2026?+
There are 20 national days off in 2026: 12 regular holidays and 8 special (non-working) days. Some regions and cities also declare additional local holidays.
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.
How many long weekends are there in the Philippines in 2026?+
Eight, based on Proclamation No. 1006: Holy Week (Apr 2–5), Labor Day (May 1–3), Independence Day (Jun 12–14), Ninoy Aquino Day (Aug 21–23), National Heroes Day (Aug 29–31), Undas (Oct 31–Nov 2), Bonifacio Day (Nov 28–30) and Christmas (Dec 24–27). None needs annual leave.
When is Holy Week 2026 in the Philippines?+
Maundy Thursday is April 2 and Good Friday is April 3, 2026, both regular holidays, with Black Saturday (April 4) a special non-working day. Together with Easter Sunday this gives a four-day Holy Week break.
When are Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha in 2026?+
Eid'l Fitr is expected around March 20 and Eid'l Adha around May 27, 2026. Both are regular holidays, but the exact dates are confirmed by proclamation based on the sighting of the moon, so they can shift by a day.
Is Chinese New Year a holiday in the Philippines in 2026?+
Yes. Chinese New Year on February 17, 2026 is a special (non-working) day nationwide, so it follows the "no work, no pay" default with a 30% premium for those who work.
