Philippines Public Holidays 2026
Philippines has 13 national public holidays in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and ending with Rizal Day on December 30, 2026. Around 1 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | March 20, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Maundy Thursday | April 2, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Day of Valor | April 9, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Independence Day | June 12, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| National Heroes' Day | August 31, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Bonifacio Day | November 30, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Rizal Day | December 30, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around April (4 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. The table below lists every Philippines public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Philippines.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Philippines have in 2026?
Philippines has 13 national public holidays in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and the last is Rizal Day on December 30, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Philippines?
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2026.
When is New Year celebrated in Philippines in 2026?
In 2026, New Year's Day in Philippines is on January 1, 2026.
Are regional holidays included for Philippines?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only, so it stays consistent across countries. Holidays that apply to just part of Philippines are listed separately on the Philippines holiday hub, together with the regions that observe them.
Do the Philippines holiday dates change from 2026 to the next year?
Some of them do. 6 of the 13 holidays in 2026 sit on a moving rule (islamic (hijri) calendar, linked to easter and set weekday of the month), so their date has to be recalculated for every year. The rest keep the same calendar date and only change weekday. Moving ones this year include End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) on March 20, 2026, Maundy Thursday on April 2, 2026 and Good Friday on April 3, 2026, plus 3 more.
How far ahead is the Philippines calendar actually fixed?
Through 2027. The holidays are set in law rather than announced year by year, so the dates repeat predictably. What can still change is a law amendment, a one-off holiday declared for a national event, and the exact day of any holiday on the Islamic calendar, which is confirmed by moon sighting. No corrections to the underlying dataset were needed for Philippines.
Which Philippines holidays are regional, and which move?
The table above is the national calendar for 2026. Some holidays keep the same date every year while others are tied to Easter, to a lunar calendar or to a named weekday, and some parts of the country add their own days off. The Philippines holiday hub breaks that down: which holidays are fixed, which move and why, and which ones are observed in certain regions only. To compare Philippines with other countries in the same year, see the 2026 worldwide overview.
Other years for Philippines
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Philippines public holiday calendar across years: