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.
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All Saints' Day
Nov 1 – 5•Total Vacation: 5 days
Take 1 day of annual leave on Nov 3 to bridge All Saints' Day with the weekend for a 5-day vacation.
Bonifacio Day
Nov 30 – Dec 3•Total Vacation: 4 days
Take 1 day of annual leave on Dec 1 to bridge Bonifacio Day with the weekend for a 4-day vacation.
Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
Apr 8 – 16•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on Apr 10 – 12 to connect Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) into a 9-day continuous break.
Labor Day
Apr 29 – May 7•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on May 2 – 4 to connect Labor Day into a 9-day continuous break.
All Saints' Day
Oct 28 – Nov 5•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on Oct 30 – 31, Nov 3 to connect All Saints' Day into a 9-day continuous break.
All Saints' Day
Oct 28 – Nov 2•Total Vacation: 6 days
Take 2 days of annual leave on Oct 30 – 31 to connect All Saints' Day into a 6-day continuous break.
Ninoy Aquino Day
Aug 19 – 28•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Aug 22 – 25 to connect Ninoy Aquino Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Chinese New Year
Jan 22 – 26•Total Vacation: 5 days
Take 2 days of annual leave on Jan 24 – 25 to connect Chinese New Year into a 5-day continuous break.
Chinese New Year
Jan 26 – 30•Total Vacation: 5 days
Take 2 days of annual leave on Jan 27 – 28 to connect Chinese New Year into a 5-day continuous break.
Chinese New Year
Jan 22 – 30•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Jan 24 – 25, Jan 27 – 28 to connect Chinese New Year into a 9-day continuous break.
Independence Day
Jun 10 – 18•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Jun 13 – 16 to connect Independence Day into a 9-day continuous break.
National Heroes Day
Aug 26 – Sep 3•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Aug 29 – Sep 1 to connect National Heroes Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Bonifacio Day
Nov 25 – Dec 3•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Nov 27 – 29, Dec 1 to connect Bonifacio Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Dec 2 – 10•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Dec 4 – 7 to connect Feast of the Immaculate Conception into a 9-day continuous break.
Christmas Eve
Dec 23 – 31•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Dec 26 – 29 to connect Christmas Eve into a 9-day continuous break.
Maundy Thursday
Apr 13 – 23•Total Vacation: 11 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Apr 17 – 21 to connect Maundy Thursday into a 11-day continuous break.
Bonifacio Day
Nov 30 – Dec 10•Total Vacation: 11 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Dec 1, Dec 4 – 7 to connect Bonifacio Day into a 11-day continuous break.
All Saints' Day
Nov 1 – 12•Total Vacation: 12 days
Take 6 days of annual leave on Nov 3, Nov 6 – 10 to connect All Saints' Day into a 12-day continuous break.
Labor Day
Apr 22 – May 1•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Apr 24 – 28 to connect Labor Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Eid'l Adha
May 5 – 14•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on May 8 – 12 to connect Eid'l Adha into a 10-day continuous break.
Independence Day
Jun 3 – 12•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Jun 5 – 9 to connect Independence Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Ninoy Aquino Day
Aug 12 – 21•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Aug 14 – 18 to connect Ninoy Aquino Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Dec 8 – 17•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Dec 11 – 15 to connect Feast of the Immaculate Conception into a 10-day continuous break.
Christmas Eve
Dec 16 – 25•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Dec 18 – 22 to connect Christmas Eve into a 10-day continuous break.
Bonifacio Day
Nov 25 – 30•Total Vacation: 6 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on Nov 27 – 29 to connect Bonifacio Day into a 6-day continuous break.
All Saints' Day
Oct 21 – Nov 2•Total Vacation: 13 days
Take 7 days of annual leave on Oct 23 – 27, Oct 30 – 31 to connect All Saints' Day into a 13-day continuous break.
New Year's Day
Dec 25, 2027 – Jan 2, 2028•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Dec 27 – 31 to connect New Year's Day into a 9-day continuous break.
New Year's Day
Jan 1 – 9•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Jan 3 – 7 to connect New Year's Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Eid'l Fitr
Feb 19 – 27•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Feb 21 – 25 to connect Eid'l Fitr into a 9-day continuous break.
Eid'l Fitr
Feb 26 – Mar 5•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Feb 28 – Mar 3 to connect Eid'l Fitr into a 9-day continuous break.
Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
Apr 1 – 9•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Apr 3 – 7 to connect Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) into a 9-day continuous break.
Rizal Day
Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 7, 2029•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Jan 1 – 5 to connect Rizal Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Chinese New Year
Jan 15 – 26•Total Vacation: 12 days
Take 7 days of annual leave on Jan 17 – 21, Jan 24 – 25 to connect Chinese New Year into a 12-day continuous break.
Chinese New Year
Jan 26 – Feb 6•Total Vacation: 12 days
Take 7 days of annual leave on Jan 27 – 28, Jan 31 – Feb 4 to connect Chinese New Year into a 12-day continuous break.
Compliance Notice: Leave planning recommendations are calculated for vacation optimization. Taking annual leave is subject to your employment contract, employer approval, and local labor legislation.
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.