Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: May 19, 2026
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 Fitrapprox.
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 Adhaapprox.
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.
approx. Entries tagged are lunar, Islamic, or Hebrew-calendar dates computed astronomically because the official gazette has not yet published this year. Confirm against the issuing authority before relying on them for legally binding deadlines.
2027 year summary
Total days
365
Weekend days
104
Regular holidays on weekdays
13
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.
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.