Public holidays in Philippines, 2026
Philippines has 13 public holidays in 2026. The next one is National Heroes' Day on 31 August, a Monday. One falls on a weekend, so 12 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 20 March | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 2 April | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 5 April | Sundayweekend | Easter Sunday |
| 9 April | Thursday | Day of Valor |
| 1 May | Friday | Labour Day |
| 27 May | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 12 June | Friday | Independence Day |
| 31 August | Monday | National Heroes' Day |
| 30 November | Monday | Bonifacio Day |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 30 December | Wednesday | Rizal Day |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2026, Philippines's 13 holidays give 12 actual days away from work , because 1 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does Philippines have in 2026?
13, of which 12 fall on a working day and 1 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in Philippines fall on a weekend in 2026?
Easter Sunday (5 April, Sunday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.