Philippine holidays in 2026
The 2026 Philippine holiday calendar includes regular holidays, special non-working days, additional special non-working days and a special working day. These nationwide dates include major national commemorations, religious observances and other holidays declared for the year.
Regular holidays in the Philippines
Regular holidays in 2026 include New Year’s Day, Araw ng Kagitingan, Labor Day, Independence Day, National Heroes Day, Bonifacio Day, Christmas Day and Rizal Day. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are also regular holidays, together with the officially declared nationwide dates for Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha.
Special non-working days in 2026
The 2026 calendar also includes special non-working days and additional special non-working days. These include occasions such as Chinese New Year, Black Saturday, Ninoy Aquino Day, All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Christmas Eve and the Last Day of the Year.
Regular holidays and special non-working days are different
Holiday classification matters in the Philippines because regular holidays and special non-working days can have different rules for work and pay. Calendar365.ph identifies the classification of each holiday for calendar reference. For employment, payroll or compensation questions, current Department of Labor and Employment guidance should be consulted.
Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha in 2026
Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha are included in the 2026 nationwide calendar using the dates declared by presidential proclamation. Eid’l Fitr falls on March 20, 2026, while Eid’l Adha falls on May 27, 2026. Both are regular holidays nationwide.
Nationwide and local special holidays
Not every Philippine holiday applies to the entire country. Separate proclamations may declare special non-working days for anniversaries, festivals and other occasions in particular provinces, cities or municipalities. A local holiday should therefore not automatically be treated as a nationwide holiday.
Check official holiday announcements
Holiday dates and classifications can be established or supplemented by later presidential proclamations. Local holidays can also be announced separately during the year. When a holiday affects work, travel, school or another time-sensitive plan, the latest applicable government announcement should take priority.