Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: May 19, 2026
Philippines observes 16 regular holidays in 2025. 13 fall on a weekday and 3 land on a weekend, leaving 248 working days across the year on the national-only count.
2025 regular holidays calendar
Date
Day
Holiday
Notes
Jan 1
Wednesday
New Year's Day
New Year's Day on Wednesday January 1 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Jan 29
Wednesday
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year on Wednesday January 29 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Mar 31
Monday
Eid'l Fitr
Eid'l Fitr on Monday March 31 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Apr 9
Wednesday
Araw ng Kagitingan
Araw ng Kagitingan on Wednesday April 9 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Apr 17
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday on Thursday April 17 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Apr 18
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday on Friday April 18 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
May 1
Thursday
Labor Day
Labor Day on Thursday May 1 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Jun 7
Saturday (weekend)
Eid'l Adha
Eid'l Adha lands on a Saturday (June 7) and is absorbed into the weekend.
Jun 12
Thursday
Independence Day
Independence Day on Thursday June 12 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Aug 25
Monday
National Heroes Day
National Heroes Day on Monday August 25 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Nov 1
Saturday (weekend)
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day lands on a Saturday (November 1) and is absorbed into the weekend.
Nov 30
Sunday (weekend)
Bonifacio Day
Bonifacio Day lands on a Sunday (November 30) and is absorbed into the weekend.
Dec 8
Monday
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Monday December 8 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Dec 25
Thursday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on Thursday December 25 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Dec 30
Tuesday
Rizal Day
Rizal Day on Tuesday December 30 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Dec 31
Wednesday
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve on Wednesday December 31 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
2025 year summary
Total days
365
Weekend days
104
Regular holidays on weekdays
13
Working days
248
The 3 weekend-falling regular holidays in 2025 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 2025?
Philippines observes 16 regular holidays in 2025. 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 2025?
Philippines has 248 working days in 2025 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 2025 regular holiday dates fall on a weekday?
13 of Philippines's 16 regular holidays in 2025 fall on a weekday and reduce the working days count: New Year's Day (Wednesday, January 1); Chinese New Year (Wednesday, January 29); Eid'l Fitr (Monday, March 31); Araw ng Kagitingan (Wednesday, April 9); Maundy Thursday (Thursday, April 17); Good Friday (Friday, April 18); Labor Day (Thursday, May 1); Independence Day (Thursday, June 12); National Heroes Day (Monday, August 25); Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Monday, December 8); Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25); Rizal Day (Tuesday, December 30); New Year's Eve (Wednesday, December 31).
Which 2025 holidays fall on a weekend and how are they handled?
3 regular holidays in 2025 fall on a weekend: Eid'l Adha on Saturday, June 7; All Saints' Day on Saturday, November 1; Bonifacio Day on Sunday, November 30. The country may shift the observance to an adjacent weekday by proclamation or industry custom; check the official gazette for the year in question.