Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: May 19, 2026
Philippines observes 16 regular holidays in 2026. 15 fall on a weekday and 1 land on a weekend, leaving 246 working days across the year on the national-only count.
2026 regular holidays calendar
Date
Day
Holiday
Notes
Jan 1
Thursday
New Year's Day
New Year's Day on Thursday January 1 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Feb 17
Tuesday
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year on Tuesday February 17 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Mar 20
Friday
Eid'l Fitr
Eid'l Fitr on Friday March 20 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Apr 2
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday on Thursday April 2 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Apr 3
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday on Friday April 3 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Apr 9
Thursday
Araw ng Kagitingan
Araw ng Kagitingan on Thursday April 9 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
May 1
Friday
Labor Day
Labor Day on Friday May 1 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
May 27
Wednesday
Eid'l Adha
Eid'l Adha on Wednesday May 27 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Jun 12
Friday
Independence Day
Independence Day on Friday June 12 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Aug 31
Monday
National Heroes Day
National Heroes Day on Monday August 31 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Nov 1
Sunday (weekend)
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day lands on a Sunday (November 1) and is absorbed into the weekend.
Nov 30
Monday
Bonifacio Day
Bonifacio Day on Monday November 30 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Dec 8
Tuesday
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday December 8 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Dec 25
Friday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on Friday December 25 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Dec 30
Wednesday
Rizal Day
Rizal Day on Wednesday December 30 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Dec 31
Thursday
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve on Thursday December 31 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
2026 year summary
Total days
365
Weekend days
104
Regular holidays on weekdays
15
Working days
246
The 1 weekend-falling regular holidays in 2026 are absorbed into the regular Saturday and Sunday count, so the working-day reduction comes only from the 15 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 2026?
Philippines observes 16 regular holidays in 2026. Of those, 15 fall on a weekday and 1 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 2026?
Philippines has 246 working days in 2026 on the national-only count, after subtracting 104 weekend days and 15 weekday-falling regular holidays. Regional or industry-specific holidays may further reduce the count for narrower contract definitions.
Which 2026 regular holiday dates fall on a weekday?
15 of Philippines's 16 regular holidays in 2026 fall on a weekday and reduce the working days count: New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1); Chinese New Year (Tuesday, February 17); Eid'l Fitr (Friday, March 20); Maundy Thursday (Thursday, April 2); Good Friday (Friday, April 3); Araw ng Kagitingan (Thursday, April 9); Labor Day (Friday, May 1); Eid'l Adha (Wednesday, May 27); Independence Day (Friday, June 12); National Heroes Day (Monday, August 31); Bonifacio Day (Monday, November 30); Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Tuesday, December 8); Christmas Day (Friday, December 25); Rizal Day (Wednesday, December 30); New Year's Eve (Thursday, December 31).
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend and how are they handled?
1 regular holidays in 2026 fall on a weekend: All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1. The country may shift the observance to an adjacent weekday by proclamation or industry custom; check the official gazette for the year in question.