2026 Philippine National Holidays

Here’s the official list of national holidays and special days in the Philippines for 2026, based on Proclamation No. 1006 signed by Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on September 3, 2025.

Regular Holidays

• January 1 (Thursday) — New Year’s Day

• April 2 — Maundy Thursday

• April 3 — Good Friday

• April 9 (Thursday) — Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)

• 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
  

Special (Non-Working) Days

In addition to regular holidays, the following are special non-working days nationwide:

• February 17 (Tuesday) — Chinese New Year

• April 4 (Saturday) — Black Saturday (the day after Good Friday)

• 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 / New Year’s Eve

Special (Working) Days

• February 25 (Wednesday) — EDSA People Power Revolution

• July 27(Monday) — Founding Anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo

The proclamation takes immediate effect, and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has been tasked with publishing the rules for its implementation.

The official announcements for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha will be made after the estimated dates of both Islamic holidays are confirmed, according to Proclamation No. 1006. These dates will be determined using the lunar calendar, Islamic astronomical computations, or the Islamic (Hijri) calendar, depending on which is more suitable.

Proclamation No. 1006.

Philippine Regional Holidays 2026

In addition to the nationwide regular holidays and special non-working days declared under Proclamation No. 1006, certain provinces, cities, municipalities, and regions in the Philippines may observe local or regional holidays during 2026. These holidays are typically declared through separate presidential proclamations, local ordinances, or special laws to commemorate founding anniversaries, charter days, cultural festivals, religious celebrations, or significant historical events unique to a locality.

Holidays in June 2026

Special non-working days:

• June 15 (Monday) Angeles City, Pampanga – Mt. Pinatubo eruption anniversary (Proclamation No. 1293)

• June 15 (Monday)  Buguey, Cagayan – 430th founding anniversary (Proclamation No. 1294)

• June 16 (Tuesday) Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur – 70th founding anniversary (Proclamation No. 1295)

• June 16 (Tuesday) Pamplona, Negros Oriental – 76th founding anniversary (Proclamation No. 1296)

• June 16 (Tuesday) Pili, Camarines Sur – 71st founding anniversary (Proclamation No. 1297)

• June 16 (Tuesday) La Trinidad, Benguet – founding anniversary (Proclamation No. 1298)

• June 16 (Tuesday) Iligan City – 76th charter anniversary (Proclamation No. 1299)

• June 16 (Tuesday) Molave, Zamboanga del Sur – 78th founding anniversary (Proclamation No. 1300)

• June 16 (Tuesday) San Miguel, Surigao del Sur – Araw ng San Miguel (Proclamation No. 1301)

• June 17 (Wednesday) Bindoy, Negros Oriental – charter anniversary (Proclamation No. 1302)

• June 18 (Thursday) Barlig, Mountain Province – 60th founding anniversary (Proclamation No. 1303)

• June 20 (Friday) Lipa City, Batangas – 79th cityhood anniversary (Proclamation No. 1304)

• June 20 (Friday) Guinayangan, Quezon – founding anniversary (Proclamation No. 1305)

• June 22 (Monday) Socorro, Oriental Mindoro – founding anniversary (Proclamation No. 1306)

• June 23 (Tuesday) Batac City, Ilocos Norte – 19th charter anniversary (Proclamation No. 1307)

• June 24 (Wednesday) Masbate Province – Bagat-Dagat Festival (Proclamation No. 1308)

• June 24 (Wednesday) Caba, La Union – founding anniversary (Proclamation No. 1309)

• June 24 (Wednesday) City of Manila – 455th Founding Anniversary (Proclamation No. 1320)

• June 24 (Wednesday) Lian, Batangas – Sambuhos Festival (Proclamation No. 1321)

• June 25: Calanasan, Apayao – founding anniversary (Proclamation No. 1310)

• June 25: Sabangan, Mountain Province – founding anniversary (Proclamation No. 1311)

Regional Holidays of July 2026

Special non-working days:

• July 1 – Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte - Founding Anniversary Proclamation No. 1317 s. 2026

• July 1 – Kibawe, Bukidnon - Founding Anniversary Proclamation No. 1316 s. 2026

• July 1 – Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental - Founding Anniversary Proclamation No. 1315 s. 2026

• July 1 – Pangantucan, Bukidnon - Founding Anniversary Proclamation No. 1314 s. 2026

• July 1 – San Carlos, Negros Occidental - Charter Anniversary Proclamation No. 1313 s. 2026

• July 1 – Maramag, Bukidnon - Founding Anniversary Proclamation No. 1312 s. 2026

• July 3 – Municipality of Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya - Bambang Day Proclamation No. 1332

• July 14 – Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental - Charter Anniversary Proclamation No. 1331

• July 15 – Cordillera Administrative Region - CAR - Founding Anniversary Proclamation No. 1334

• July 15 – Mauban, Quezon - Founding Anniversary Proclamation No. 1330

• July 21 – Mabalacat, Pampanga - Cityhood Anniversary Proclamation No. 1328

• July 23 – Batangas City - Founding Anniversary Proclamation No. 1326

• July 23 – Nabunturan, Davao de Oro - Founding Anniversary Proclamation No. 1327

• July 25 – Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte - Kinabayo Festival Proclamation No. 1325

  
  

Because local holiday proclamations are issued throughout the year, organizations operating in the Philippines should monitor announcements from:

• Office of the President (Malacañang)

• Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

• Local Government Units (LGUs)
  

Note: Regional and local holidays are separate from nationwide holidays and may affect attendance, payroll calculations, leave management, and business operations only within the designated geographic area.