By LIST: Regular and Special Holidays in the Philippines for 2027
Excerpt: Malacañang has released the official list of regular holidays, special non-working days, and special working days to be observed across the Philippines in 2027 under Proclamation No. 1427.
Malacañang has released the official calendar of national holidays and special days that will be observed throughout the Philippines in 2027.
Under Proclamation No. 1427, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared the regular holidays, special non-working days, additional special non-working days, and special working day for the coming year.
Regular Holidays in the Philippines for 2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Friday |
| Maundy Thursday | March 25, Thursday |
| Good Friday | March 26, Friday |
| Araw ng Kagitingan | April 9, Friday |
| Labor Day | May 1, Saturday |
| Independence Day | June 12, Saturday |
| National Heroes Day | August 30, Monday |
| Bonifacio Day | November 30, Tuesday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Saturday |
| Rizal Day | December 30, Thursday |
Special Non-Working Days in 2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Ninoy Aquino Day | August 21, Saturday |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1, Monday |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary | December 8, Wednesday |
| Last Day of the Year | December 31, Friday |
Additional Special Non-Working Days
The proclamation also declares four additional special non-working days in 2027:
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | February 6, Saturday |
| Black Saturday | March 27, Saturday |
| All Souls’ Day | November 2, Tuesday |
| Christmas Eve | December 24, Friday |
According to the proclamation, declaring November 2 and December 24 as additional special non-working days is intended to strengthen family ties by giving families more time for the traditional observance of All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, and Christmas activities.
EDSA Anniversary Is a Special Working Day
The EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary on February 25, 2027, Thursday, has been declared a special working day.
The country will commemorate the 41st anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution in 2027.
Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha
The proclamation also recognizes Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha as national holidays, but their specific dates will be announced separately.
Under Proclamation No. 1427, separate proclamations will be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar, lunar calendar, or Islamic astronomical calculations.
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos will recommend the actual dates on which the holidays will be observed.
Several 2027 Holidays Fall on Saturdays
Several national holidays in 2027 fall on Saturdays, including Chinese New Year on February 6, Labor Day on May 1, Independence Day on June 12, Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21, and Christmas Day on December 25.
However, the calendar also includes several opportunities for consecutive days off for those who normally do not work on weekends.
Holy Week will include Maundy Thursday on March 25, Good Friday on March 26, and Black Saturday on March 27. Meanwhile, All Saints’ Day on November 1 and All Souls’ Day on November 2 fall on consecutive days.
Christmas Eve on December 24 falls on a Friday, immediately before Christmas Day on Saturday.
2027 Philippine Holiday List at a Glance
- January 1: New Year’s Day
- February 6: Chinese New Year
- February 25: EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary, special working day
- March 25: Maundy Thursday
- March 26: Good Friday
- March 27: Black Saturday
- April 9: Araw ng Kagitingan
- May 1: Labor Day
- June 12: Independence Day
- August 21: Ninoy Aquino Day
- August 30:National Heroes Day
- November 1: All Saints’ Day
- November 2: All Souls’ Day
- November 30: Bonifacio Day
- December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
- December 24: Christmas Eve
- December 25: Christmas Day
- December 30: Rizal Day
- December 31: Last Day of the Year
Note: The dates for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha will be announced separately through subsequent proclamations.
Source: Proclamation No. 1427, Office of the President of the Philippines
