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1JanThu
New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Regular holiday; offices, banks and the Bureau of Customs closed, with the Christmas–New Year break slowing activity until early January.
“Happy New Year 2026” · Manigong Bagong Taon!
Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
Philippines: public holidays, festivals and cultural events
Activity slows sharply in Holy Week and over the long Christmas season (mid-December to early January); Eid dates are set by separate proclamation shortly before each holiday.
- Public holidays 2026
- 20
- Public holidays 2027
- 20
- Weekend
- Sat–Sun (many firms work Saturday half-day)
- Calendars
- Gregorian · Chinese lunisolar · Islamic (Hijri)
From today to 31 December 2026
Greetings and notices for the Philippines
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Philippines calendar 2026
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
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November 2026
January 2026
- 9JanFri
Feast of the Black Nazarene (Traslacion) Pista ng Itim na Nazareno
Massive Catholic procession of the Black Nazarene image through Manila, drawing millions; road closures and frequent local work suspensions in the City of Manila.
- 18JanSun
Sinulog Festival (Grand Parade) Sinulog
Cebu's street-dance festival honouring the Santo Niño (third Sunday of January); heavy traffic and local closures in Cebu City.
February 2026
- 17FebTue
Chinese New Year Bagong Taon ng mga Tsino
1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 2026
Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse; special non-working day under Proclamation No. 1006. Celebrated in Binondo and by the Filipino-Chinese business community.
“Kung Hei Fat Choi – Happy Lunar New Year”
- 18FebWed
Start of Ramadan Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated
First day of the fasting month; shorter working hours for Muslim staff, mainly in Mindanao.
- 25FebWed
EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary Anibersaryo ng EDSA People Power
Anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution; declared a special working day, so business continues normally.
March 2026
- 20MarFri
Eid'l Fitr Eid'l Fitr (Wakas ng Ramadan)
1 Shawwal 1447 AH
End of Ramadan; declared a regular holiday by Proclamation. Offices and banks closed nationwide.
“Eid Mubarak”
April 2026
- 2AprThu
Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Thursday before Easter (Easter = 5 April 2026)
Holy Week regular holiday; offices, banks and customs closed and Metro Manila empties as people travel to the provinces.
- 3AprFri
Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Friday before Easter (Easter = 5 April 2026)
Regular holiday marking the crucifixion; processions and penitential rites. Nearly all business closed.
- 4AprSat
Black Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Saturday before Easter (Easter = 5 April 2026)
Special non-working day completing the Holy Week shutdown.
- 9AprThu
Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) Araw ng Kagitingan
Commemorates the fall of Bataan in 1942 and Filipino WWII veterans; regular holiday.
May 2026
- 1MayFri
Labor Day Araw ng Paggawa
Regular holiday honouring workers.
- 27MayWed
Eid'l Adha Eid'l Adha (Pista ng Pagsasakripisyo)
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH
Feast of Sacrifice; declared a regular holiday by Proclamation. Offices and banks closed.
“Eid al-Adha Mubarak”
June 2026
- 12JunFri
Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Marks the 1898 declaration of independence from Spain; flag ceremonies nationwide.
“Happy Independence Day” · Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!
August 2026
- 21AugFri
Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Ninoy Aquino
Remembers the 1983 assassination of Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr.
- 31AugMon
National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Last Monday of August, honouring Filipino national heroes.
November 2026
- 1NovSun
All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Undas: families visit and clean graves in a long weekend of travel; falls on a Sunday.
- 2NovMon
All Souls' Day Araw ng mga Kaluluwa
Second day of Undas cemetery visits; offices largely closed.
- 30NovMon
Bonifacio Day Araw ni Bonifacio
Birth anniversary of revolutionary leader Andrés Bonifacio.
December 2026
- 8DecTue
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Catholic feast of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the Philippines.
- 16DecWed
Simbang Gabi (Christmas dawn Masses) Simbang Gabi
Nine-day novena of dawn Masses before Christmas; marks the peak of the long Filipino Christmas season and pre-holiday slowdown.
- 24DecThu
Christmas Eve Bisperas ng Pasko
Noche Buena family feast; offices and most businesses closed.
- 25DecFri
Christmas Day Pasko
The biggest holiday in Asia's largest Catholic nation; business largely closed from 24 December to 1 January.
“Merry Christmas” · Maligayang Pasko!
- 30DecWed
Rizal Day Araw ni Rizal
Commemorates the 1896 execution of national hero José Rizal.
- 31DecThu
Last Day of the Year Huling Araw ng Taon
Special non-working day before New Year; offices and most businesses closed.
Philippines calendar 2027
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
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June 2027
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July 2027
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August 2027
September 2027
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November 2027
January 2027
- 1JanFri
New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Regular holiday; offices, banks and the Bureau of Customs closed, with the Christmas–New Year break slowing activity until early January.
“Happy New Year 2027” · Manigong Bagong Taon!
- 9JanSat
Feast of the Black Nazarene (Traslacion) Pista ng Itim na Nazareno
Massive Catholic procession of the Black Nazarene image through Manila, drawing millions; road closures and frequent local work suspensions in the City of Manila.
- 17JanSun
Sinulog Festival (Grand Parade) Sinulog
Cebu's street-dance festival honouring the Santo Niño (third Sunday of January); heavy traffic and local closures in Cebu City.
February 2027
- 6FebSat
Chinese New Year Bagong Taon ng mga Tsino
1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Goat 2027
Lunar New Year, Year of the Goat; special non-working day (falls on a Saturday). Celebrated in Binondo and by the Filipino-Chinese business community.
“Kung Hei Fat Choi – Happy Lunar New Year”
- 8FebMon
Start of Ramadan Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1448 AH · estimated
First day of the fasting month; shorter working hours for Muslim staff, mainly in Mindanao.
- 25FebThu
EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary Anibersaryo ng EDSA People Power
Anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution; declared a special working day, so business continues normally.
March 2027
- 10MarWed
Eid'l Fitr Eid'l Fitr (Wakas ng Ramadan)
1 Shawwal 1448 AH · estimated
End of Ramadan; the date is fixed by a separate Proclamation once the Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta' confirms the moon sighting. Expected date – may shift by a day.
“Eid Mubarak”
- 25MarThu
Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Thursday before Easter (Easter = 28 March 2027)
Holy Week regular holiday; offices, banks and customs closed as people travel to the provinces.
- 26MarFri
Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Friday before Easter (Easter = 28 March 2027)
Regular holiday marking the crucifixion; nearly all business closed.
- 27MarSat
Black Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Saturday before Easter (Easter = 28 March 2027)
Special non-working day completing the Holy Week shutdown.
April 2027
- 9AprFri
Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) Araw ng Kagitingan
Commemorates the fall of Bataan in 1942 and Filipino WWII veterans; regular holiday.
May 2027
- 1MaySat
Labor Day Araw ng Paggawa
Regular holiday honouring workers; falls on a Saturday.
- 16MaySun
Eid'l Adha Eid'l Adha (Pista ng Pagsasakripisyo)
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH · estimated
Feast of Sacrifice; set by a separate Proclamation once the Islamic date is confirmed. Expected date (falls on a Sunday) – may shift by a day.
“Eid al-Adha Mubarak”
June 2027
- 12JunSat
Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Marks the 1898 declaration of independence from Spain; falls on a Saturday.
“Happy Independence Day” · Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!
August 2027
- 21AugSat
Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Ninoy Aquino
Remembers the 1983 assassination of Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr.; falls on a Saturday.
- 30AugMon
National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Last Monday of August, honouring Filipino national heroes.
November 2027
- 1NovMon
All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Undas: families visit and clean graves; nationwide travel and closures.
- 2NovTue
All Souls' Day Araw ng mga Kaluluwa
Second day of Undas cemetery visits; offices largely closed.
- 30NovTue
Bonifacio Day Araw ni Bonifacio
Birth anniversary of revolutionary leader Andrés Bonifacio.
December 2027
- 8DecWed
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Catholic feast of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the Philippines.
- 16DecThu
Simbang Gabi (Christmas dawn Masses) Simbang Gabi
Nine-day novena of dawn Masses before Christmas; marks the peak of the long Filipino Christmas season and pre-holiday slowdown.
- 24DecFri
Christmas Eve Bisperas ng Pasko
Noche Buena family feast; offices and most businesses closed.
- 25DecSat
Christmas Day Pasko
The biggest holiday in Asia's largest Catholic nation; business largely closed from 24 December to 1 January.
“Merry Christmas” · Maligayang Pasko!
- 30DecThu
Rizal Day Araw ni Rizal
Commemorates the 1896 execution of national hero José Rizal.
- 31DecFri
Last Day of the Year Huling Araw ng Taon
Special non-working day before New Year; offices and most businesses closed.
Business closures ahead in the Philippines
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026Monday | All Souls' DayAraw ng mga Kaluluwa | In 5 days | Gregorian | National (additional special non-working day) |
| 30 Nov 2026Monday | Bonifacio DayAraw ni Bonifacio | In 33 days | Gregorian | National (regular holiday) |
| 24 Dec 2026Thursday | Christmas EveBisperas ng Pasko | In 57 days | Gregorian | National (additional special non-working day) |
| 25 Dec 2026Friday | Christmas DayPasko | In 58 days | Gregorian | National (regular holiday) |
| 30 Dec 2026Wednesday | Rizal DayAraw ni Rizal | In 63 days | Gregorian | National (regular holiday) |
| 31 Dec 2026Thursday | Last Day of the YearHuling Araw ng Taon | In 64 days | Gregorian | National (special non-working day) |
| 1 Jan 2027Friday | New Year's DayBagong Taon | In 65 days | Gregorian | National (regular holiday) |
| 10 Mar 2027Wednesday | Eid'l FitrEid'l Fitr (Wakas ng Ramadan) | In 133 days | Islamic (Hijri)1 Shawwal 1448 AHestimated | National (regular holiday) |
| 25 Mar 2027Thursday | Maundy ThursdayHuwebes Santo | In 148 days | OtherThursday before Easter (Easter = 28 March 2027) | National (regular holiday) |
| 26 Mar 2027Friday | Good FridayBiyernes Santo | In 149 days | OtherFriday before Easter (Easter = 28 March 2027) | National (regular holiday) |
| 27 Mar 2027Saturday | Black SaturdaySabado de Gloria | In 150 days | OtherSaturday before Easter (Easter = 28 March 2027) | National (additional special non-working day) |
| 9 Apr 2027Friday | Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)Araw ng Kagitingan | In 163 days | Gregorian | National (regular holiday) |
| 30 Aug 2027Monday | National Heroes DayAraw ng mga Bayani | In 306 days | Gregorian | National (regular holiday) |
| 1 Nov 2027Monday | All Saints' DayAraw ng mga Santo | In 369 days | Gregorian | National (special non-working day) |
| 2 Nov 2027Tuesday | All Souls' DayAraw ng mga Kaluluwa | In 370 days | Gregorian | National (additional special non-working day) |
| 30 Nov 2027Tuesday | Bonifacio DayAraw ni Bonifacio | In 398 days | Gregorian | National (regular holiday) |
Approvals & RFQs
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Vessel arrival
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to Philippines →Site deliveries
Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Vietnam holidays too
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Sources & notes
Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
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