Philippines Long Weekends 2028
Philippines produces 8 long weekends in 2028 — every break of three days or more that its public holidays actually create. The longest runs 4 days (Apr 13–16). All of these breaks come straight from the published holiday calendar.
Philippines long weekends in 2028
Holy Week
4 daysApr 13 – 16
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday plus Black Saturday and Easter Sunday — four days off.
Labor Day
3 daysApr 29 – May 1
Sat–Mon: Labor Day falls on a Monday.
Eid'l Adha (tentative)
3 daysMay 5 – 7
Fri–Sun, if the tentative Eid'l Adha date of Friday May 5 holds — the confirmed date is proclaimed only days before.
Independence Day
3 daysJun 10 – 12
Sat–Mon: Independence Day falls on a Monday.
Ninoy Aquino Day
3 daysAug 19 – 21
Sat–Mon: the first of two back-to-back three-day weekends in August.
National Heroes Day
3 daysAug 26 – 28
Sat–Mon: the last Monday of August, one week after Ninoy Aquino Day.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
3 daysDec 8 – 10
Christmas
3 daysDec 23 – 25
Sat–Mon: Christmas Eve on Sunday and Christmas Day on Monday.
The 8 long weekends of 2028
Holy Week — Apr 13–16 (4 days); Labor Day — Apr 29 – May 1 (3 days); Eid'l Adha (tentative) — May 5–7 (3 days); Independence Day — Jun 10–12 (3 days); Ninoy Aquino Day — Aug 19–21 (3 days); National Heroes Day — Aug 26–28 (3 days); Feast of the Immaculate Conception — Dec 8–10 (3 days); Christmas — Dec 23–25 (3 days)
Full list: Holy Week (Apr 13–16) Labor Day (Apr 29 – May 1) Eid'l Adha (tentative) (May 5–7) Independence Day (Jun 10–12) Ninoy Aquino Day (Aug 19–21) National Heroes Day (Aug 26–28) Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Dec 8–10) Christmas (Dec 23–25) — 8 consecutive-day breaks in total.
How Philippines builds its long weekends
Long weekends come from public holidays landing next to weekends (or substitute days extending them). The table above lists only real calendar breaks — a 8-day count means 8 separate runs of consecutive days off.
How to plan around them
The 8 breaks above are the ones the calendar gives you for free. The longest (Holy Week, 4 days, Apr 13–16) is the best anchor for a longer trip; the others work well for short getaways. Check the linked year page for make-up workdays that may surround the longer breaks.
Official sources & data
- Nationwide holidaysVisit sourceOfficial Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines
- Holidays and Observances in Philippines in 2028Visit sourcetimeanddate.com
- Public Holidays 2028, Philippines (Nager.Date API)Visit sourceNager.Date
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Philippines have in 2028?+
8 — every break of three consecutive days or more that Philippines's public holidays create in 2028. The longest is Holy Week with 4 days off.
What is the longest long weekend in Philippines in 2028?+
Holy Week — 4 days (Apr 13–16).
Which public holidays create long weekends in Philippines 2028?+
Holy Week, Labor Day, Eid'l Adha (tentative), Independence Day, Ninoy Aquino Day, National Heroes Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Christmas. Each is listed above with its exact dates.
Does Philippines have substitute days for weekend holidays?+
No — Philippines has no substitute-day rule, so holidays falling on a weekend are simply lost. The long weekends above come only from holidays that land next to weekends.
Are the 2028 long weekend dates confirmed?+
Not yet — Philippines's 2028 calendar is provisional until the official announcement. The dates above follow the published holiday rules and the usual calendar pattern, but Islamic holidays in particular are subject to moon sighting and may shift by a day. Check back after the official notice.