Public Holidays in Philippines 2026 – National, Christian & Regional Holidays

The Philippines has nationwide regular holidays and special non-working days in 2026 under Presidential Proclamation No. 1006, together with separately proclaimed Islamic holidays. Regular holidays and special non-working days have different employment and holiday-pay rules, while local holidays declared for individual provinces, cities or municipalities are separate from the nationwide calendar.

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Public Holidays in Philippines 2026

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The main nationwide holiday schedule for 2026 was established through Presidential Proclamation No. 1006. It identifies regular holidays, special non-working days, one special working day and several additional special non-working days.

Regular Holidays and Special Non-Working Days in the Philippines

The Philippine holiday system distinguishes between regular holidays and special non-working days. This distinction matters because different wage and premium-pay rules apply to each category.

Regular holidays in 2026 include major national commemorations, Christian holidays and the two nationwide Islamic holidays. Special non-working days include occasions such as Chinese New Year, Ninoy Aquino Day, All Saints' Day, Black Saturday and Christmas Eve.

Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha in the Philippines in 2026

Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha are nationwide regular holidays in the Philippines, but their exact dates are not fixed in the annual proclamation at the beginning of the holiday calendar.

Proclamation No. 1006 states that separate proclamations for Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha are issued after their dates are determined according to the Islamic calendar, lunar calendar or Islamic astronomical calculations, following a recommendation from the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.

For 2026, Proclamation No. 1189 declared Friday, 20 March, a regular nationwide holiday for Eid'l Fitr. Proclamation No. 1264 later declared Wednesday, 27 May, a regular nationwide holiday for Eid'l Adha.

Is the EDSA People Power Anniversary a Public Holiday in 2026?

No. The EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary on 25 February 2026 is classified under Proclamation No. 1006 as a Special (Working) Day.

Because it is a working day rather than a special non-working day, it is not included in the nationwide public holiday table on this page.

Chinese New Year in the Philippines in 2026

Chinese New Year falls on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 and is an additional special non-working day nationwide.

The signed text of Proclamation No. 1006 confirms 17 February 2026 as the correct date. This is the authoritative date for the 2026 holiday calendar.

Holy Week Holidays in the Philippines in 2026

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are regular holidays under the 2026 proclamation, while Black Saturday is an additional special non-working day.

These classifications are important for employees because regular-holiday wage rules differ from the rules that apply to special non-working days.

Holiday Pay in the Philippines

The Department of Labor and Employment applies different minimum pay rules to regular holidays and special non-working days.

Pay on a Regular Holiday

For covered employees who do not work on a regular holiday, holiday pay is generally 100% of the daily wage, subject to the applicable attendance and leave requirements.

An employee who works during a regular holiday is generally entitled to 200% of the basic wage for the first eight hours. Additional rules apply when the regular holiday also falls on the employee's rest day or when overtime is performed.

Pay on a Special Non-Working Day

For an unworked special non-working day, the general rule is "no work, no pay" unless a more favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement provides payment.

An employee who works on a special non-working day is generally entitled to 130% of the basic wage for the first eight hours. A higher rate applies when the special day also falls on the employee's scheduled rest day.

Long Weekends in the Philippines in 2026

Several nationwide holidays create three-day or longer breaks for people who normally work Monday to Friday.

• Eid'l Fitr: Friday, 20 March creates a three-day weekend through Sunday.
• Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Black Saturday create an extended nationwide holiday period in early April.
• Labor Day: Friday, 1 May creates a three-day weekend.
• Independence Day: Friday, 12 June creates a three-day weekend.
• Ninoy Aquino Day: Friday, 21 August creates a three-day weekend.
• National Heroes Day: Monday, 31 August creates a Saturday-to-Monday break for many workers.
• All Saints' and All Souls' period: All Saints' Day falls on Sunday, 1 November, followed by the special non-working All Souls' Day on Monday, 2 November.
• Bonifacio Day: Monday, 30 November creates a three-day weekend for many Monday-to-Friday workers.
• Christmas: Christmas Eve on Thursday, 24 December is followed by the regular Christmas Day holiday on Friday, 25 December.

Any annual leave taken to extend these periods remains personal leave rather than an additional official public holiday.

Local and Regional Holidays in the Philippines

The President may separately declare special non-working days for particular provinces, cities and municipalities. These local holidays can mark charter anniversaries, foundation days, festivals and other locally significant events.

Because such proclamations apply only to specified locations, they are not included in the nationwide Philippines public holiday schedule on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nationwide non-working public holiday dates are there in the Philippines in 2026?

There are 20 nationwide dates in the verified 2026 dataset when regular holidays and special non-working days are counted together. The special working EDSA anniversary is excluded.

What is the next public holiday in the Philippines?

The next holiday changes throughout the year. The Next Public Holiday section above uses the VisaBoards holiday database to display the current upcoming nationwide holiday.

Is Chinese New Year a public holiday in the Philippines in 2026?

Yes. Chinese New Year on 17 February 2026 is an additional special non-working day throughout the country.

Is the EDSA People Power Anniversary a non-working holiday in 2026?

No. The 25 February 2026 EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary is officially classified as a Special (Working) Day.

Is Eid'l Fitr a public holiday in the Philippines?

Yes. Eid'l Fitr is a regular holiday throughout the country. For 2026, it was officially declared for 20 March.

Is Eid'l Adha a public holiday in the Philippines?

Yes. Eid'l Adha is a nationwide regular holiday. For 2026, the President officially declared 27 May as the holiday.

Is Black Saturday a regular holiday?

No. Black Saturday on 4 April 2026 is an additional special non-working day rather than a regular holiday.

Is All Souls' Day a public holiday in 2026?

Yes. Monday, 2 November 2026 is an additional special non-working day throughout the Philippines under Proclamation No. 1006.

Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in the Philippines in 2026?

Yes. Thursday, 24 December 2026 is an additional special non-working day nationwide.

Are local city holidays included in the nationwide holiday calendar?

No. Holidays declared only for a particular city, municipality or province are local holidays and are excluded from the nationwide public holiday schedule.

Official Sources for Public Holidays in Philippines

• Office of the President – Proclamation No. 1006: establishes the regular holidays, special non-working days, special working day and additional special non-working days for 2026.
• Proclamation No. 1189: declares 20 March 2026 a regular nationwide holiday for Eid'l Fitr.
• Proclamation No. 1264: declares 27 May 2026 a regular nationwide holiday for Eid'l Adha.
• Department of Labor and Employment: issues the applicable wage and premium-pay guidance for regular holidays and special non-working days.