Philippines 2026 regular holiday guide
Philippine holidays distinguish regular holidays from special non-working days. Common dates include New Year’s Day, People Power anniversary, Holy Week observances, Araw ng Kagitingan, Independence Day, National Heroes Day, All Saints’ Day, Bonifacio Day, Christmas, and Rizal Day. Christmas through New Year is a major family and retail season.
In Manila and Cebu, Holy Week slows many offices. BPO teams usually plan coverage rather than a full shutdown. Weather risks in storm season can compound holiday travel disruption.
Pay rules depend on holiday classification and company policy — confirm with HR and DOLE guidance.
Planning tips
- Holy Week: popular domestic travel; some offices close.
- Independence Day / Heroes Day: civic events.
- Christmas season: malls busy, traffic heavy.
- All Saints’ Day: cemetery visits increase travel.
Philippines 2026 public holiday table
This 2026 view lists 15 public holiday dates for Philippines. The earliest entry is 2026-01-01 (New Year's Day, Thu) and the latest is 2026-12-31 (New Year's Eve). The table below is fully readable without JavaScript.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 2026-02-25 | Wed | EDSA People Power Anniversary |
| 2026-04-02 | Thu | Maundy Thursday |
| 2026-04-03 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 2026-04-09 | Thu | Day of Valor |
| 2026-05-01 | Fri | Labour Day |
| 2026-06-12 | Fri | Independence Day |
| 2026-08-31 | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday / National Heroes Day |
| 2026-11-01 | Sun | All Saints' Day |
| 2026-11-02 | Mon | All Souls' Day |
| 2026-11-30 | Mon | Bonifacio Day |
| 2026-12-08 | Tue | Immaculate Conception |
| 2026-12-25 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-30 | Wed | Rizal Day |
| 2026-12-31 | Thu | New Year's Eve |
Note: Compiled from public notices for planning. Confirm critical dates with official sources.
Cross-border planning notes
The Philippines distinguishes regular holidays from special non-working days for pay rules. Holy Week and Christmas–New Year are major gaps; BPOs often run shifts rather than full shutdowns.
Philippines FAQ
Regular vs special holiday?
Pay and work rules differ by classification under labor regulations.
Do BPOs shut down?
Often they run skeleton/shift coverage based on client contracts.
Is leave continuous until New Year?
Statutory dates are fixed, but companies often add vacation days.