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· Source: Official Gazette Philippines

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Based on official 2026 Philippine public holiday proclamations. Dates are in Philippine Standard Time (PST, UTC+8).

Philippines Public Holidays 2026

Date Day Holiday Type Notes
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's DayRegular—
Apr 2ThursdayMaundy ThursdayRegularHoly Week
Apr 3FridayGood FridayRegularHoly Week
Apr 4SaturdayBlack SaturdaySpecialHoly Week
Apr 9ThursdayAraw ng KagitinganRegularDay of Valor
May 1FridayLabor DayRegular—
Jun 12FridayIndependence DayRegular—
Aug 21FridayNinoy Aquino DaySpecial—
Aug 31MondayNational Heroes DayRegularLast Monday of August
Nov 1SundayAll Saints' DaySpecial—
Nov 2MondayAll Souls' DaySpecial—
Nov 30MondayBonifacio DayRegular—
Dec 8TuesdayFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionSpecial—
Dec 24ThursdayChristmas EveSpecial—
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayRegular—
Dec 30WednesdayRizal DayRegular—
Dec 31ThursdayNew Year's EveSpecial—

* Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha dates depend on moon sighting and will be confirmed by proclamation. Last updated: 2026-06-19.

About Philippine Public Holidays

The Philippines observes two distinct categories of official rest days, each carrying different legal obligations for employers and employees. Regular Holidays are the highest-tier rest days mandated by law — workers receive 100% of their daily wage even if they do not report to work. If an employee works on a Regular Holiday, they are entitled to 200% of their regular daily rate. In 2026, there are 12 Regular Holidays covering major national and religious events such as New Year's Day, Independence Day, and Christmas Day.

Special Non-Working Days operate under a different rule set. Employees who do not work on a Special Non-Working Day are generally not entitled to pay, unless a company policy or collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise. If they do work, they receive 130% of their daily rate. In 2026, there are 9 Special Non-Working Days, bringing the total number of official rest days to 21. These include occasions such as Ninoy Aquino Day, All Saints' Day, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve.

Presidential Proclamation and Mid-Year Adjustments

The official list of Philippine public holidays is established through a Presidential Proclamation issued at the start of each year by the Office of the President. This proclamation declares the specific dates and categories for all Regular Holidays and Special Non-Working Days for the calendar year. Importantly, the government may release supplemental proclamations during the year to add, move, or reclassify holidays — particularly when a holiday falls on a weekend or when a special national event warrants an additional rest day. Workers and HR professionals are advised to monitor the Official Gazette of the Philippines for the latest updates.

Holy Week: A Unique Three-Day Holiday Cluster

One of the most culturally significant features of the Philippine holiday calendar is Holy Week. The Philippines is one of the few predominantly Catholic countries in Asia, and the national observance of Holy Week reflects centuries of religious tradition. In 2026, Maundy Thursday (April 2) and Good Friday (April 3) are both Regular Holidays, while Black Saturday (April 4) is designated a Special Non-Working Day. This creates an exceptional three-day holiday cluster that, combined with the preceding and following weekends, results in a lengthy break that many Filipinos use for family reunions, religious pilgrimages, or travel.

Muslim Holidays and National Inclusivity

The Philippine holiday calendar also recognizes Muslim holidays as national holidays, reflecting the country's significant Muslim population, particularly in Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. Eid ul-Fitr (the end of Ramadan) and Eid ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) are both Regular Holidays. Because these dates are determined by moon sighting rather than a fixed solar calendar, their exact dates are announced separately by proclamation once confirmed. These holidays apply nationwide, not solely in Muslim-majority regions.

How to Use This Holiday Checker

  1. Check today's status: The widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using your device clock converted to Philippine Standard Time (PST, UTC+8). No manual input is needed — simply open the page to see whether today is a holiday.
  2. View the next holiday countdown: The countdown timer below the status badge shows how many days, hours, and minutes remain until the next official Philippine public holiday in 2026.
  3. Browse the full holiday table: Scroll down to the complete 2026 holiday list to see each holiday's date, day of the week, official name, category (Regular or Special), and any relevant notes.
  4. Download the ICS calendar file: Click the "Download .ics" button to save all 2026 Philippine public holidays as a standard calendar file. You can import this directly into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, or any calendar app that supports the ICS format — so you never miss a holiday.
  5. Copy dates as text: Click "Copy Dates" to copy the full 2026 holiday list as plain text (one line per holiday: date|name) — easy to paste into a spreadsheet, note app, or chat.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The page automatically detects today's date using Philippine Standard Time (PST, UTC+8) and displays the status at the top of the page — whether today is a Regular Holiday, a Special Non-Working Day, or a regular working day. No manual input is needed.

  • In 2026, the Philippines has 12 Regular Holidays and 9 Special Non-Working Days, for a total of 21 official rest days. This total is set by Presidential Proclamation issued by Malacañang Palace.

  • It depends on the type of holiday. On Regular Holidays, employees receive 100% of their daily rate even if they do not work — and 200% if they do work. On Special Non-Working Days, employees who do not report to work generally receive no pay (unless company policy is more generous), and employees who work receive 130% of their daily rate.

  • A Regular Holiday is a mandated paid rest day — employers cannot legally require employees to work without paying the 200% premium rate. A Special Non-Working Day does not carry a mandatory pay guarantee: if you do not work, you typically do not get paid for that day. Special Non-Working Days include Ninoy Aquino Day (August 21), All Saints' Day (November 1), Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve.

  • The next upcoming public holiday countdown is shown automatically at the top of the page, calculated in real time from today's date in Philippine Standard Time. Both the holiday name and the number of days remaining are displayed.

  • Philippine law provides for a substitute holiday when a Regular Holiday falls on a Sunday. The following Monday is typically declared the substitute holiday by Presidential Proclamation. Special Non-Working Days do not automatically generate a substitute holiday.

  • These Muslim holidays are based on the Islamic lunar (Hijri) calendar, which follows moon sighting. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, and its exact date is officially announced by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) and confirmed by Presidential Proclamation once the crescent moon is sighted. Dates shown here are estimates; always verify with the latest proclamation.

  • Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) is a Regular Holiday observed on April 9. It commemorates the Fall of Bataan in 1942, honoring Filipino and American soldiers who fought and died during the Bataan Death March in World War II.

  • Yes. Local government units (LGUs) — cities and municipalities — are authorized to declare local public holidays for town fiestas, founding anniversaries, and other special occasions. These local holidays are in addition to the national list on this page. Check your local government's official announcements for holidays specific to your city or municipality.

  • The Philippine holiday list is officially proclaimed through a Presidential Proclamation issued by the Office of the President, typically released before the end of the previous calendar year. Supplemental proclamations may be issued during the year to add, reclassify, or move holidays. The proclamations are published in the Official Gazette of the Philippines.

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