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Filipinos and residents can plan ahead for your next trip as at least five long weekends are in store this year.
The Philippines observes a range of public holidays each year, from historical commemorations to religious and cultural celebrations, which shape work schedules and leave planning across the country.
In 2026, Filipinos and foreign residents can look forward to a combination of regular holidays, special non-working days, and special working days, following the issuance of Proclamation No. 1006 by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
The proclamation, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on 3 September, outlines the national holidays to be observed across the country.
Regular holidays in the Philippines for 2026
The following dates have been declared regular holidays for 2026:
| Celebration: | Date: |
| New Year’s Day | 1 January (Thursday) |
| Maundy Thursday | 2 April |
| Good Friday | 3 April |
| Araw ng Kagitingan | 9 April (Thursday) |
| Labour Day | 1 May (Friday) |
| Independence Day | 12 June (Friday) |
| National Heroes Day | 31 August (last Monday of August) |
| Bonifacio Day | 30 November (Monday) |
| Christmas Day | 5 December (Friday) |
| Rizal Day | 30 December (Wednesday) |
Special non-working days
The following dates have been declared special non-working days:
| Celebration: | Date: |
| Ninoy Aquino Day | 21 August (Friday) |
| All Saints’ Day | 1 November (Sunday) |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary | 8 December (Tuesday) |
| Last Day of the Year | 31 December (Thursday) |
Additional special non-working days have also been announced:
| Celebration: | Date: |
| Chinese New Year | 17 January (Tuesday) |
| Black Saturday | 4 April |
| All Souls’ Day | 2 November (Monday) |
| Christmas Eve | 24 December (Wednesday) |
Special working day
One date has been designated as a special working day:
| Celebration: | Date: |
| EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary | 25 February (Wednesday) |
Eid holidays to be announced separately
Separate proclamations for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha will be issued once the approximate dates of these Islamic holidays are determined.
This will be done in accordance with the Islamic (Hijra) or lunar calendar, or based on Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is applicable. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos will recommend the actual dates on which these holidays will fall.
The proclamation has also tasked the Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) with issuing the implementing guidelines, which are expected to take effect immediately.
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