Public holidays in the Philippines for 2026
This article outlines the official public holidays in the Philippines for 2026, as declared under Proclamation No. 1006. These holidays apply to employees hired under Philippine employment law.
Holiday Types in the Philippines
Philippine holidays fall into three main categories:
1. Regular Holidays
Employees who do not work are entitled to 100% of their daily wage
Employees who work are entitled to 200% of their daily wage for the first 8 hours
2. Special (Non-Working) Days
“No work, no pay,” unless the company policy or contract states otherwise
If employees work, they are entitled to 130% of their daily wage for the first 8 hours
3. Special (Working) Days
Treated as a regular working day
No additional premium unless otherwise stated
Regular Holidays – 2026
January 1 (Thursday)
New Year’s Day
April 2 (Thursday)
Maundy Thursday
April 3 (Friday)
Good Friday
April 9 (Thursday)
Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 (Friday)
Labor Day
June 12 (Friday)
Independence Day
August 31 (Monday)
National Heroes Day
November 30 (Monday)
Bonifacio Day
December 25 (Friday)
Christmas Day
December 30 (Wednesday)
Rizal Day
Special (Non-Working) Days – 2026
August 21 (Friday)
Ninoy Aquino Day
November 1 (Sunday)
All Saints’ Day
December 8 (Tuesday)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 31 (Thursday)
Last Day of the Year
Special (Working) Day – 2026
February 25 (Wednesday)
EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary
Additional Special (Non-Working) Days – 2026
February 17 (Tuesday)
Chinese New Year
April 4 (Saturday)
Black Saturday
November 2 (Monday)
All Souls’ Day
December 24 (Thursday)
Christmas Eve
