Do More in 2026: Your Guide to Philippine Holidays

From regular holidays to special non-working days, here is every date you need to know to strategically plot your 2026 leaves and enjoy more long weekends.

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Dec 26, 2025

A big part of getting ready for the year ahead is plotting out key events, personal milestones, and, of course, the official holidays to get a clear picture of your calendar.

Here is the official list to help you map out your schedule for 2026 — you know the drill: it’s time to spot the next long weekend and strategically plan those leaves so you can make the most of your time off.

The list ahead rounds up the regular holidays and special non-working days for 2026, giving you the head start you need to book that dream trip or enjoy some well-deserved downtime.

2026 Regular Holidays

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

2026 Special (Non-Working) Days

February 17 (Tuesday) – Chinese New Year
April 4 (Saturday) – Black Saturday
August 21 (Friday) – Ninoy Aquino Day
November 1 (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day
November 2 (Monday) – All Souls’ Day
December 8 (Tuesday) – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 24 (Thursday) – Christmas Eve
December 31 (Thursday) – Last Day of the Year

Note: The proclamations for Eid’l Fitr (estimated March) and Eid’l Adha (estimated May) will be issued separately based on the Islamic calendar.

Source: Proclamation No 1006, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The 2026 Long Weekend Cheat Sheet

We’ve identified the "sweet spots" where you can maximize your vacation time. Use this table to plan your leaves strategically.

Dates	Duration	When to File a Leave
January 1 to January 4	4 Days	January 1 (Thursday): New Year's Day January 2 (Friday): File a leave January 3 (Saturday) January 4 (Sunday)
February 14 to February 17	4 Days	February 14 (Saturday) February 15 (Sunday) February 16 (Monday): File a leave February 17 (Tuesday): Chinese New Year
April 2 to April 5	4 Days	April 2 (Thursday): Maundy Thursday April 3 (Friday): Good Friday April 4 (Saturday): Black Saturday April 5 (Sunday): Easter Sunday
April 9 to April 12	4 Days	April 9 (Thursday): Araw ng Kagitingan April 10 (Friday): File a leave April 11 (Saturday) April 12 (Sunday)
May 1 to May 3	3 Days	May 1 (Friday): Labor Day May 2 (Saturday) May 3 (Sunday)
June 12 to June 14	3 Days	June 12 (Friday): Independence Day June 13 (Saturday) June 14 (Sunday)
August 21 to August 23	3 Days	August 21 (Friday): Ninoy Aquino Day August 22 (Saturday) August 23 (Sunday)
August 29 to August 31	3 Days	August 29 (Saturday) August 30 (Sunday) August 31 (Monday): National Heroes Day
October 31 to November 2	3 Days	October 31 (Saturday) November 1 (Sunday): All Saints' Day November 2 (Monday): All Souls' Day
November 28 to November 30	3 Days	November 28 (Saturday) November 29 (Sunday) November 30 (Monday): Bonifacio Day
December 5 to December 8	4 Days	December 5 (Saturday) December 6 (Sunday) December 7 (Monday): File a leave December 8 (Tuesday): Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 24 to December 27	4 Days	December 24 (Thursday): Christmas Eve December 25 (Friday): Christmas Day December 26 (Saturday) December 27 (Sunday)
December 30, 2026 to January 3, 2027	5 Days	December 30 (Wednesday): Rizal Day December 31 (Thursday): Last Day of the Year January 1 (Friday): New Year's Day (2027) January 2 (Saturday) January 3 (Sunday)

Maximize Your Holidays

The 2026 calendar is packed with opportunities to explore, unwind, and create lasting memories. But the best trips don’t just happen—they are planned. By plotting your schedule now, you turn "someday" into a confirmed itinerary.