Public holiday calendar
Public holidays: Philippines
Stored dates cover the current and following year. Each entry states national or regional scope and substitute dates; local exceptions are not exhaustively covered.
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Type | Customs closed | Transport affected | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | National | |||
| Feb 17, 2026 | Chinese New Year (special non-working day) | National | |||
| Apr 2, 2026 | Maundy Thursday | National | Holy Week: government offices, port back offices and many businesses close from Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday - sharply reduced logistics operations nationwide. | ||
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | National | |||
| Apr 4, 2026 | Black Saturday (special non-working day) | National | |||
| Apr 9, 2026 | Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) | National | |||
| May 1, 2026 | Labor Day | National | |||
| Jun 12, 2026 | Independence Day | National | |||
| Aug 21, 2026 | Ninoy Aquino Day (special non-working day) | National | |||
| Aug 31, 2026 | National Heroes Day | National | |||
| Nov 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day (special non-working day) | National | Undas (1-2 November): heavy travel wave to cemeteries, congested roads, ferries and bus terminals nationwide. | ||
| Nov 2, 2026 | All Souls' Day (special non-working day) | National | |||
| Nov 30, 2026 | Bonifacio Day | National | |||
| Dec 8, 2026 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception (special non-working day) | National | |||
| Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve (special non-working day) | National | |||
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National | Christmas block 24-31 December (incl. special non-working days): sharply reduced operations nationwide, plan cargo peaks in advance. | ||
| Dec 30, 2026 | Rizal Day | National | |||
| Dec 31, 2026 | Last Day of the Year (special non-working day) | National |
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2026
Chinese New Year (special non-working day)
Feb 17, 2026
Maundy Thursday
Apr 2, 2026
Holy Week: government offices, port back offices and many businesses close from Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday - sharply reduced logistics operations nationwide.
Good Friday
Apr 3, 2026
Black Saturday (special non-working day)
Apr 4, 2026
Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
Apr 9, 2026
Labor Day
May 1, 2026
Independence Day
Jun 12, 2026
Ninoy Aquino Day (special non-working day)
Aug 21, 2026
National Heroes Day
Aug 31, 2026
All Saints' Day (special non-working day)
Nov 1, 2026
Undas (1-2 November): heavy travel wave to cemeteries, congested roads, ferries and bus terminals nationwide.
All Souls' Day (special non-working day)
Nov 2, 2026
Bonifacio Day
Nov 30, 2026
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (special non-working day)
Dec 8, 2026
Christmas Eve (special non-working day)
Dec 24, 2026
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
Christmas block 24-31 December (incl. special non-working days): sharply reduced operations nationwide, plan cargo peaks in advance.
Rizal Day
Dec 30, 2026
Last Day of the Year (special non-working day)
Dec 31, 2026
Sources: Proclamation 1006 (via PNA)
A public holiday does not establish a customs closure or driving ban. Confirm cut-off times, clearance and terminal or warehouse opening hours with the responsible operator.