Holidays in Philippines 2027

Philippines observes 16 regular holidays in 2027. 13 fall on a weekday and 3 land on a weekend, leaving 248 working days across the year on the national-only count.

2027 regular holidays calendar

Date	Day	Holiday	Notes
Jan 1	Friday	New Year's Day	New Year's Day on Friday January 1 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Feb 5	Friday	Chinese New Year	Chinese New Year on Friday February 5 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Mar 10	Wednesday	Eid'l Fitr (approximate)	Eid'l Fitr (approximate) on Wednesday March 10 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Mar 25	Thursday	Maundy Thursday	Maundy Thursday on Thursday March 25 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Mar 26	Friday	Good Friday	Good Friday on Friday March 26 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Apr 9	Friday	Araw ng Kagitingan	Araw ng Kagitingan on Friday April 9 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
May 1	Saturday (weekend)	Labor Day	Labor Day lands on a Saturday (May 1) and is absorbed into the weekend.
May 17	Monday	Eid'l Adha (approximate)	Eid'l Adha (approximate) on Monday May 17 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Jun 12	Saturday (weekend)	Independence Day	Independence Day lands on a Saturday (June 12) and is absorbed into the weekend.
Aug 30	Monday	National Heroes Day	National Heroes Day on Monday August 30 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Nov 1	Monday	All Saints' Day	All Saints' Day on Monday November 1 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Nov 30	Tuesday	Bonifacio Day	Bonifacio Day on Tuesday November 30 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Dec 8	Wednesday	Feast of the Immaculate Conception	Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday December 8 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Dec 25	Saturday (weekend)	Christmas Day	Christmas Day lands on a Saturday (December 25) and is absorbed into the weekend.
Dec 30	Thursday	Rizal Day	Rizal Day on Thursday December 30 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Dec 31	Friday	New Year's Eve	New Year's Eve on Friday December 31 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.

2027 year summary

Total days

365

Weekend days

104

Regular holidays on weekdays

Working days

248

The 3 weekend-falling regular holidays in 2027 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.

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Philippines Holidays 2027 - FAQ

How many regular holidays does Philippines have in 2027?

Philippines observes 16 regular holidays in 2027. 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 2027?

Philippines has 248 working days in 2027 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 2027 regular holiday dates fall on a weekday?

13 of Philippines's 16 regular holidays in 2027 fall on a weekday and reduce the working days count: New Year's Day (Friday, January 1); Chinese New Year (Friday, February 5); Eid'l Fitr (approximate) (Wednesday, March 10); Maundy Thursday (Thursday, March 25); Good Friday (Friday, March 26); Araw ng Kagitingan (Friday, April 9); Eid'l Adha (approximate) (Monday, May 17); National Heroes Day (Monday, August 30); All Saints' Day (Monday, November 1); Bonifacio Day (Tuesday, November 30); Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Wednesday, December 8); Rizal Day (Thursday, December 30); New Year's Eve (Friday, December 31).

Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend and how are they handled?

3 regular holidays in 2027 fall on a weekend: Labor Day on Saturday, May 1; Independence Day on Saturday, June 12; Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25. The country may shift the observance to an adjacent weekday by proclamation or industry custom; check the official gazette for the year in question.