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Philippines Public Holidays 2026

There are 26 public holidays in Philippines in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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21 August 2026 (Friday), in 49 days

Public holidays in 2026

The 26 public holidays Philippines marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is a public holiday in the Philippines.
16 January 2026FridayLailatul Isra Wal Mi RajIsra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
23 January 2026FridayFirst Philippine Republic DayFirst Philippine Republic Day is a special working day in Philippines
17 February 2026TuesdayLunar New Year's DayLunar New Year is not considered an official holiday in the Philippines but it is widely celebrated, particularly in Chinese communities.
20 March 2026FridayEid al-FitrEid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
2 April 2026ThursdayMaundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week tradition observed by most Filipinos.
3 April 2026FridayGood FridayGood Friday is part of the Holy Week holiday in the Philippines.
4 April 2026SaturdayBlack SaturdayHoly Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
9 April 2026ThursdayThe Day of ValorAraw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, annually falls on or around April 9 in the Philippines.
1 May 2026FridayLabor DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
27 May 2026WednesdayEid al-AdhaEid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
28 May 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha Day 2Eid al-Adha Day 2 is a Muslim holiday and common local holiday in Philippines
12 June 2026FridayIndependence DayThe Philippine's Independence day is a large celebratory event held across the country on June 12 each year.
17 June 2026WednesdayAmun JadidMuharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
21 August 2026FridayNinoy Aquino DayNinoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
26 August 2026WednesdayMaulid un-NabiMawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
31 August 2026MondayNational Heroes DayNational Heroes Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
8 September 2026TuesdayFeast of the Nativity of MaryFeast of the Nativity of Mary is a special working day in Philippines
1 November 2026SundayAll Saints' DayMany churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
2 November 2026MondayAll Souls' DayAll Souls' Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
30 November 2026MondayBonifacio DayBonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
8 December 2026TuesdayFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionThe Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
24 December 2026ThursdayChristmas EveChristmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
30 December 2026WednesdayRizal DayRizal Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
31 December 2026ThursdayNew Year's EveNew Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.

Religious holidays in 2026

Religious dates many households in Philippines mark, whether or not they are days off.

DateDayHoliday
18 February 2026WednesdayRamadan StartRamadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Philippines in 2026?

There are 26 public holidays in Philippines in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in Philippines?

The next holiday in Philippines is Ninoy Aquino Day on 21 August 2026 (Friday).

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