It’s time to get your planners ready—Malacañang has released the official list of regular and special non-working holidays for 2026 under Proclamation No. 1006. With plenty of long weekends lined up, Filipinos can already start mapping out vacations, road trips, and family reunions.
Regular Holidays to Look Forward To
- * January 1 (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
- * April 2 – Maundy Thursday
- * April 3 – Good Friday
- * April 9 (Thursday) – Araw ng Kagitingan
- * May 1 (Friday) – Labor Day
- * June 12 (Friday) – Independence Day
- * August 31 (Last Monday of August) – National Heroes Day
- * November 30 (Monday) – Bonifacio Day
- * December 25 (Friday) – Christmas Day
- * December 30 (Wednesday) – Rizal Day
Tip: Holy Week (April 2–3) falls right before the weekend, giving you a 4-day break without needing to file leave.
Special Days and Long Weekend Boosters
Aside from the regular holidays, several special non-working days and additional special holidays will extend breaks even further:
- * February 17 (Tuesday) – Chinese New Year
- * April 4 – 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
Travel tip: The combo of All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov. 2) creates a long weekend—perfect for a short getaway or a trip back to the provinces.
Meanwhile, the EDSA People Power Revolution on February 25 (Wednesday) is declared a special working day.
More Holidays Coming Soon
The official dates for Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha will be announced once confirmed based on the Islamic calendar and astronomical calculations.
To implement these holiday rules, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will issue guidelines for both employers and employees.
With several long weekends sprinkled throughout the year, 2026 is shaping up to be a great year to recharge, travel, and spend more time with family. So start saving the dates—vacation mode is officially on!
