Are you planning a holiday vacation, a long weekend getaway, or just checking if it’s a holiday in the Philippines tomorrow? Worry no more! This is your guide where you can check the updated list of Philippine holidays, regular holidays and special non-working days, whether you’re a working professional, student, or business owner. This can help you make the most of your time and resources.
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What is the Holiday in the Philippines Now?
As of the latest announcement from the Official Gazette, here’s a list of 2025 Philippine Holidays (regular holidays and special) that citizens should take note of:
What are the Regular Holidays 2025 Philippines?
These are the official non-working holidays declared by the government and observed nationwide (national holidays):
January
January 1 (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day
April
April 1 (Tuesday) – Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan)
April 9 (Wednesday) – Araw ng Kagitingan
April 17 (Thursday) – Maundy Thursday (Holy Week)
April 18 (Friday) – Good Friday (Holy Week)
May
May 1 (Thursday) – Labor Day
June
June 6 (Friday) – Eidu Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
June 12 (Thursday) – Independence Day
August
August 25 – National Heroes Day
November
November 30 (Sunday) – Bonifacio Day
December
December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas Day
December 30 (Tuesday) – Rizal Day
What are the Special Non-Working Holidays in the Philippines?
These are mostly religious or culturally significant days, which may be declared as official holidays depending on Malacañang’s yearly proclamation. Typically, these are considered as holidays that have regular working days.
January
January 29 (Wednesday) – Chinese New Year
April
April 19 (Saturday) – Black Saturday (Holy week)
May
May 12 (Monday) – National and Local Elections
August
August 21 (Thursday) – Ninoy Aquino Day
October
October 31 (Friday) – All Saints’ Day Eve
November
November 1 (Saturday) – All Saints’ Day
December
December 8 (Monday) – Feast of Immaculate Concepcion Mary
December 24 (Wednesday) – Christmas Eve
December 31 (Wednesday) – Last Day of the Year
Take Note: It is recommended to regularly check the Official Gazzete or Malacañang website or Facebook Page for updated proclamations regarding additional or moved public holidays, especially for regional or religious observances.
How Many Holidays per Year in PH?
Typically, the Philippines has 21 official holidays per year, including the regular and special non-working days.
To be specific there are 12 Regular Holidays which are mandated by law and observed nationwide. Employees are usually entitled to double pay if they work on these days. On the other hand, there are 9 Special Non-working Holidays which is usually considered as “No work, No Pay” unless stated by employer agreement.
These are the usual average number of holidays in a year in the Philippines, which can increase depending on presidential proclamations ore regional/local declarations.