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Public Holidays
Philippines
JAN
01
THURSDAY
New Year's Day
The Philippines celebrates New Year’s Day with a public holiday every 1 January, as does most of the rest of the world. However, the celebrations really begin on New Year’s Eve and reach a high point with the turning of the clock from 11:59pm on 31 December to midnight on 1 January. Somewhat unusually, New Year’s Eve is also an official holiday here.
FEB
17
TUESDAY
Chinese New Year
Over five percent of Filipinos are Tsinoys of mixed Filipino and Chinese heritage. Chinese New Year is therefore looked forward to by many Filipinos.
FEB
25
WEDNESDAY
EDSA People Power Anniversary
The EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary occurs every 25 February in the Philippines. It commemorates the peaceful demonstrations that occurred in 1986 and led to the overthrow of the corrupt rule of President Ferdinand Marcos.
MAR
21
SATURDAY
Eidul Fitr
Eidul Fitr is an important celebration for Filipino Muslims, marking the end of the month-long fast during Ramadan.
APR
02
THURSDAY
Maundy Thursday
Easter is celebrated with fervour in the Philippines. Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Black Saturday are national holidays to create a 4-day long weekend.
APR
03
friday
Good Friday
Easter is celebrated with fervour in the Philippines. Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Black Saturday are national holidays to create a 4-day long weekend.
APR
04
Saturday
Black Saturday
Easter is celebrated with fervour in the Philippines. Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Black Saturday are national holidays to create a 4-day long weekend.
APR
09
thursday
Day of Valor
Day of Valor is a public holiday in the Philippines every 9 April to commemorate the fall of the Bataan peninsula during World War II.
may
01
friday
Labor Day
Labor Day in the Philippines is a public holiday every 1 May to celebrate the Filipino worker. It is a chance to remember hard-won workers’ rights.
may
21
wednesday
Eidul Adha
Eidul Adha is a Muslim celebration that honours the willingness of Ibrahim to obey Allah and also commemorates the end of the Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).
jun
12
friday
Independence Day
Independence Day in the Philippines is held every 12 June and commemorates the Philippines’ declaration of independence from Spanish colonial rule.
aug
21
friday
Ninoy Aquino Day
Ninoy Aquino Day is held every 21 August to commemorate the life and death of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. Senator Aquino, along with his wife Corazon, are attributed as leading lights in modern Philippine democracy.
aug
31
monday
National Heroes Day
National Heroes Day in the Philippines is a public holiday to honour and remember the country’s National heroes.
nov
01
sunday
All Saints Day
All Saints’ Day in the Philippines is usually celebrated on the first and second day of November. In the Philippines, this holiday is often referred to as Undas.
nov
02
Monday
All Souls Day
All Saints’ Day in the Philippines is usually celebrated on the first and second day of November. In the Philippines, this holiday is often referred to as Undas.
nov
30
Monday
Bonifacio Day
Bonifacio Day is a national public holiday every 30 November in the Philippines to celebrates the birthday of one of the country’s greatest heroes, Andrés Bonifacio.
dec
08
tuesday
Immaculate Conception
Every 8 December is Immaculate Conception Day in the Philippines, a holiday that is commemorated in many other Roman Catholic-majority countries around the world.
dec
24
thursday
Christmas Eve
dec
25
friday
Christmas Day
Christmas in the Philippines celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ who, according to Biblical tradition, was sent by God to save people from sin and death. The holiday is held every 25 December.
dec
30
wednesday
Rizal Day
Dr. José Rizal, the Philippines’ National Hero, is celebrated on his namesake day every 30 December.
dec
31
thursday
New Year Eve
The Philippines celebrates New Year’s Day with a public holiday every 1 January, as does most of the rest of the world. However, the celebrations really begin on New Year’s Eve and reach a high point with the turning of the clock from 11:59pm on 31 December to midnight on 1 January. Somewhat unusually, New Year’s Eve is also an official holiday here.