Philippine Regular and Special Holidays 2026

Your cheat sheet for planning leaves in 2026 is here.

Published on Sep 8, 2025

Planning some trips or looking forward to a little breather next year? Malacañang has released the official list of holidays for 2026 under Proclamation No. 1006, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. With the dates now set, it’s the perfect chance to start imagining how you’ll spend those breaks.

Also read: LIST: All the Philippine Holidays For 2025

Mark Your Calendars: Philippine Holidays for 2026

Regular Holidays

New Year’s Day – January 1 (Thursday)

Maundy Thursday – April 2

Good Friday – April 3

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) Days

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

Chinese New Year – February 17 (Tuesday)

Black Saturday – April 4

All Souls’ Day – November 2 (Monday)

Christmas Eve – December 24 (Thursday)

Meanwhile, the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary on February 25, 2026 (Wednesday) is declared a special working day, which means offices and schools will operate as usual.

The dates are marked, and the breaks are waiting. However you choose to spend them, 2026 promises plenty of moments to slow down and enjoy.

Want ideas for family-friendly outings? Discover them here.

Hanna is a News Desk Writer at Smart Parenting, covering parenting, health, culture, and more. Off the clock, she’s likely people-watching at a café or park, matcha latte in hand.