Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: May 19, 2026
Philippines observes 16 regular holidays in 2028. 11 fall on a weekday and 5 land on a weekend, leaving 249 working days across the year on the national-only count.
2028 regular holidays calendar
Date
Day
Holiday
Notes
Jan 1
Saturday (weekend)
New Year's Day
New Year's Day lands on a Saturday (January 1) and is absorbed into the weekend.
Jan 26
Wednesday
Chinese New Yearapprox.
Chinese New Year (approximate) on Wednesday January 26 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Feb 26
Saturday (weekend)
Eid'l Fitrapprox.
Eid'l Fitr (approximate) lands on a Saturday (February 26) and is absorbed into the weekend.
Apr 9
Sunday (weekend)
Araw ng Kagitingan
Araw ng Kagitingan lands on a Sunday (April 9) and is absorbed into the weekend.
Apr 13
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday on Thursday April 13 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Apr 14
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday on Friday April 14 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
May 1
Monday
Labor Day
Labor Day on Monday May 1 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
May 5
Friday
Eid'l Adhaapprox.
Eid'l Adha (approximate) on Friday May 5 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Jun 12
Monday
Independence Day
Independence Day on Monday June 12 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Aug 28
Monday
National Heroes Day
National Heroes Day on Monday August 28 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Nov 1
Wednesday
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day on Wednesday November 1 breaks the working week without an obvious adjacent-weekend bridge opportunity.
Nov 30
Thursday
Bonifacio Day
Bonifacio Day on Thursday November 30 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
Dec 8
Friday
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Friday December 8 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Dec 25
Monday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on Monday December 25 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Dec 30
Saturday (weekend)
Rizal Day
Rizal Day lands on a Saturday (December 30) and is absorbed into the weekend.
Dec 31
Sunday (weekend)
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve lands on a Sunday (December 31) and is absorbed into the weekend.
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.
2028 year summary
Total days
366
Weekend days
106
Regular holidays on weekdays
11
Working days
249
The 5 weekend-falling regular holidays in 2028 are absorbed into the regular Saturday and Sunday count, so the working-day reduction comes only from the 11 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 2028?
Philippines observes 16 regular holidays in 2028. Of those, 11 fall on a weekday and 5 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 2028?
Philippines has 249 working days in 2028 on the national-only count, after subtracting 106 weekend days and 11 weekday-falling regular holidays. Regional or industry-specific holidays may further reduce the count for narrower contract definitions.
Which 2028 regular holiday dates fall on a weekday?
11 of Philippines's 16 regular holidays in 2028 fall on a weekday and reduce the working days count: Chinese New Year (approximate) (Wednesday, January 26); Maundy Thursday (Thursday, April 13); Good Friday (Friday, April 14); Labor Day (Monday, May 1); Eid'l Adha (approximate) (Friday, May 5); Independence Day (Monday, June 12); National Heroes Day (Monday, August 28); All Saints' Day (Wednesday, November 1); Bonifacio Day (Thursday, November 30); Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Friday, December 8); Christmas Day (Monday, December 25).
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend and how are they handled?
5 regular holidays in 2028 fall on a weekend: New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1; Eid'l Fitr (approximate) on Saturday, February 26; Araw ng Kagitingan on Sunday, April 9; Rizal Day on Saturday, December 30; New Year's Eve on Sunday, December 31. The country may shift the observance to an adjacent weekday by proclamation or industry custom; check the official gazette for the year in question.