2026 Holidays in the Philippines: Complete List of Regular, Special, and Non-Working Holidays




Complete list of Philippine holidays in 2026 including regular, special non-working, and additional holidays to help you plan vacations and long weekends.

Planning your vacations, family time, or long weekends for 2026? Here’s the official list of Philippine holidays for 2026 including regular holidays, special non-working days, and additional holidays that will help you map out your calendar in advance.

Regular Holidays 2026 Philippines

These holidays are nationwide and observed by both public and private sectors.

  • New Year’s Day – January 1 (Thursday)
  • Maundy Thursday – April 2 (Thursday)
  • Good Friday – April 3 (Friday)
  • Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 (Thursday)
  • Labor Day – May 1 (Friday)
  • Independence Day – June 12 (Friday)
  • National Heroes Day – August 31 (Monday)
  • Bonifacio Day – November 30 (Monday)
  • Christmas Day – December 25 (Friday)
  • Rizal Day – December 30 (Wednesday)




Special Non-Working Holidays 2026

Special non-working days are usually declared to honor traditions, religious events, or important historical dates.

  • Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Friday)
  • All Saints’ Day – November 1 (Sunday)
  • Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary – December 8 (Tuesday)
  • Last Day of the Year – December 31 (Thursday)

Additional Special Non-Working Holidays 2026

These holidays are added on top of the usual nationwide observances.

  • Chinese New Year – February 17 (Tuesday)
  • Black Saturday – April 4 (Saturday)
  • All Souls’ Day – November 2 (Monday)
  • Christmas Eve – December 24 (Thursday)




Special Working Day 2026

Unlike non-working holidays, this day requires reporting to work unless your employer declares otherwise.

  • EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Wednesday)

Long Weekends in 2026 Philippines

Here are the long weekends to look forward to in 2026, perfect for travel or staycations.

  • April 2–5, 2026 – Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday – 4 days
  • May 1–3, 2026 – Labor Day long weekend – 3 days
  • June 12–14, 2026 – Independence Day long weekend – 3 days
  • August 21–23, 2026 – Ninoy Aquino Day long weekend – 3 days
  • August 29–31, 2026 – National Heroes Day long weekend – 3 days
  • October 31–November 2, 2026 – All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day long weekend – 3 days
  • November 28–30, 2026 – Bonifacio Day long weekend – 3 days
  • December 24–27, 2026 – Christmas long weekend – 4 days




Why Knowing the 2026 Holidays Matters

Planning ahead helps you maximize vacations and trips with family and friends, prepare for business operations and schedules, anticipate peak travel dates and hotel bookings, and balance work, school, and personal commitments.

With this complete list of Philippine holidays 2026, you can now mark your calendars and start planning ahead. Whether you’re eyeing a beach getaway, a family reunion, or simply a relaxing staycation, these holidays and long weekends give you plenty of opportunities to recharge.



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