Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: May 19, 2026
Philippines observes 16 regular holidays in 2024. 13 fall on a weekday and 3 land on a weekend, leaving 249 working days across the year on the national-only count.
2024 regular holidays calendar
Date
Day
Holiday
Notes
Jan 1
Monday
New Year's Day
New Year's Day on Monday January 1 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Feb 10
Saturday (weekend)
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year lands on a Saturday (February 10) and is absorbed into the weekend.
Mar 28
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday on Thursday March 28 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Mar 29
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday on Friday March 29 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Apr 9
Tuesday
Araw ng Kagitingan
Araw ng Kagitingan on Tuesday April 9 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Apr 10
Wednesday
Eid'l Fitr
Eid'l Fitr on Wednesday April 10 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
May 1
Wednesday
Labor Day
Labor Day on Wednesday May 1 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Jun 12
Wednesday
Independence Day
Independence Day on Wednesday June 12 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Jun 17
Monday
Eid'l Adha
Eid'l Adha on Monday June 17 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Aug 26
Monday
National Heroes Day
National Heroes Day on Monday August 26 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Nov 1
Friday
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day on Friday November 1 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Nov 30
Saturday (weekend)
Bonifacio Day
Bonifacio Day lands on a Saturday (November 30) and is absorbed into the weekend.
Dec 8
Sunday (weekend)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Feast of the Immaculate Conception lands on a Sunday (December 8) and is absorbed into the weekend.
Dec 25
Wednesday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on Wednesday December 25 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Dec 30
Monday
Rizal Day
Rizal Day on Monday December 30 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Dec 31
Tuesday
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve on Tuesday December 31 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
2024 year summary
Total days
366
Weekend days
104
Regular holidays on weekdays
13
Working days
249
The 3 weekend-falling regular holidays in 2024 are absorbed into the regular Saturday and Sunday count, so the working-day reduction comes only from the 13 weekday-falling entries. The Philippines observes regular national holidays under the Labor Code (Republic Act 9492 and earlier acts). Banks, the BSP, and the PSE close. Special non-working days added by annual presidential proclamation are excluded.
Holidays not included
Special non-working days added by annual presidential proclamation are excluded. These typically include Chinese New Year (when proclaimed), All Saints' Day eve and Christmas Eve when granted, and additional days around major national observances. Special non-working days carry 130% pay for work performed, distinct from the 200% for regular holidays.
How many regular holidays does Philippines have in 2024?
Philippines observes 16 regular holidays in 2024. Of those, 13 fall on a weekday and 3 land on a weekend. The complete list with dates and weekday placements is in the calendar table above.
How many working days does Philippines have in 2024?
Philippines has 249 working days in 2024 on the national-only count, after subtracting 104 weekend days and 13 weekday-falling regular holidays. Regional or industry-specific holidays may further reduce the count for narrower contract definitions.
Which 2024 regular holiday dates fall on a weekday?
13 of Philippines's 16 regular holidays in 2024 fall on a weekday and reduce the working days count: New Year's Day (Monday, January 1); Maundy Thursday (Thursday, March 28); Good Friday (Friday, March 29); Araw ng Kagitingan (Tuesday, April 9); Eid'l Fitr (Wednesday, April 10); Labor Day (Wednesday, May 1); Independence Day (Wednesday, June 12); Eid'l Adha (Monday, June 17); National Heroes Day (Monday, August 26); All Saints' Day (Friday, November 1); Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25); Rizal Day (Monday, December 30); New Year's Eve (Tuesday, December 31).
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend and how are they handled?
3 regular holidays in 2024 fall on a weekend: Chinese New Year on Saturday, February 10; Bonifacio Day on Saturday, November 30; Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, December 8. The country may shift the observance to an adjacent weekday by proclamation or industry custom; check the official gazette for the year in question.