Philippine Holidays 2026
The regular holidays and special days for 2026, as declared by the President in Proclamation No. 1006 (Sept 3, 2025). Want to know your pay for a holiday? Use the holiday and overtime pay calculator.
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Regular holidays
Not worked: 100%. Worked: 200%, or 260% on your rest day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| March 20 | Friday | Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 9 | Thursday | Araw ng Kagitingan |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) |
| June 12 | Friday | Independence Day |
| August 31 | Monday | National Heroes Day |
| November 30 | Monday | Bonifacio Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 30 | Wednesday | Rizal Day |
Special (non-working) days
Not worked: 0% (no work, no pay). Worked: 130%, or 150% on your rest day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| February 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Yearadditional |
| April 4 | Saturday | Black Saturdayadditional |
| August 21 | Friday | Ninoy Aquino Day |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls' Dayadditional |
| December 8 | Tuesday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eveadditional |
| December 31 | Thursday | Last Day of the Year |
Special (working) day
Ordinary working day: regular pay if you work, no work no pay.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| February 25 | Wednesday | EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a regular holiday and a special non-working day?
On a regular holiday you are paid 100% of your daily wage even if you don't work, and 200% if you work. On a special non-working day the rule is "no work, no pay", and you get 130% if you work.
Is a special working day a holiday?
No. A special (working) day is treated as an ordinary working day for pay, so you get your regular wage if you work and no pay if you don't.
When are Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha?
They are regular holidays, but their dates depend on the Islamic calendar. The President declares the exact dates in separate proclamations, usually a few days before, based on the recommendation of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.
See also: Philippine holidays 2027
Sources
- Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025: Regular holidays and special days for 2026
- Proclamation No. 1189, s. 2026: Eid'l Fitr, March 20, 2026
- Proclamation No. 1264, s. 2026: Eid'l Adha, May 27, 2026
- DOLE Labor Advisory No. 12, Series of 2025: Payment of Wages for the Regular Holidays, Special (Non-Working) Days, and Special (Working) Day for 2026
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