There are several national holidays in the Philippines and long weekends this 2026! Start planning your trips to make the most of these holidays and long weekends in the Philippines!
MalacaΓ±ang Palace had just released the list of National, Regular, and Special (non-working) Holidays in the Philippines for 2026 through Proclamation No. 1006 which was signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The proclamation lists 10 regular holidays, 4 special non-working holidays, 1 special (working) day, and 4 additional special (non-working) days for 2026. A few of these holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday which also give the chance for us to enjoy several long weekends in the Philippines.
2026 Regular, Special Non-Working Holidays, and Long Weekends in the Philippines
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Regular Holidays in the Philippines for 2026
- 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 in the Philippines for 2026
- 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 days in the Philippines for 2026
- Chinese New Year – February 17 (Tuesday)
- Black Saturday – April 4 (Saturday)
- All Souls’ Day – November 2 (Monday)
- Christmas Eve – December 24 (Thursday)
NOTE: The EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary commemorated in the country on February 25 every year was not among the non-working holidays listed under Proclamation No. 1006. Instead is was declared as Special (Working) Day which falls on a Wednesday.
Additional Holidays in the Philippines for 2026
Meanwhile, the proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of the Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha will be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined, in the accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos will recommend the actual dates on which these holidays shall respectively fall. The President will issue separate proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of these holidays in 2026.
Estimated dates of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha 2026
- March 20, 2026 (Friday) - Eid al-Fitr or the end of the month of Ramadan
- May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) - Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice
List of Long Weekend Holidays in 2026
Filipinos can enjoy up to 10 long weekends. Below is the list of long weekends in the Philippines this 2026.
- March 20-22 (Friday to Sunday) - Eid al-Fitr Weekend (Estimated date)
- April 2-5 (Thursday to Sunday) - Holy Week
- May 1-3 (Friday to Sunday) - Labor Day Weekend
- June 12-14 (Friday to Sunday) - Independence Day Weekend
- August 21-23 (Friday to Sunday) - Ninoy Aquino Day Weekend
- August 29-31 (Saturday to Monday) - National Heroes Day Weekend
- October 31 - November 2 (Saturday to Monday) - All Saints' and Souls' Days Weekend
- November 29-30 (Saturday to Monday) - Bonifacio Day Weekend
- December 24-27 (Thursday to Saturday) - Christmas Weekend
- December 30, 2026 - January 3, 2027 (Wednesday to Sunday) - Rizal Day to New Year 2027
Below is a copy of Proclamation No. 1006
Wether you're planning to travel here in the Philippines or abroad, take note of these dates of regular national holidays and special non-working holidays to plan for your vacation. Be sure to make the most of these holidays the Philippines! Enjoy a longer vacation by scheduling your trip during the long weekends! Enjoy traveling, have fun, and always stay safe!
Bookmark this page as this will be updated regularly to include other holidays in the Philippines for 2026!
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