The Office of the President has released Proclamation No. 1006, which formally declares the official regular holidays and special (non-working) days for the Philippines in the year 2026. This proclamation provides citizens, institutions and businesses with a structured calendar of significant national, cultural and religious observances.
The annual proclamation of holidays fulfills more than the purpose of marking rest days. It plays an essential role in:
- Cultural and Religious Observance – Major religious events such as Holy Week, Eidul Fitr, Eidul Adha and Christmas reaffirm traditions deeply embedded in Filipino life.
- Commemoration of Historical Milestones – Days like Independence Day, Araw ng Kagitingan and Bonifacio Day remind the nation of its collective struggles for freedom and democracy.
- Promotion of Work-Life Balance – Declaring non-working days on occasions such as All Souls’ Day and Christmas Eve enables families to spend more time together and strengthens community ties.
- Economic Impact – Scheduled long weekends help stimulate domestic tourism and commerce, providing economic opportunities across the country.
List of Regular Holidays for 2026
| Holiday | Date |
| 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 for 2026
| Holiday | Date |
| 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 for 2026
| Holiday | Date |
| Chinese New Year | February 17 (Tuesday) |
| Black Saturday | April 4 (Saturday) |
| All Souls’ Day | November 2 (Monday) |
| Christmas Eve | December 24 (Thursday) |
Special (Working) Day for 2026
• EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Wednesday)
Islamic Holidays for 2026
The observance of Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha will be officially declared at a later date, in accordance with Islamic astronomical calculations and recommendations from the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.
Long Weekends in 2026
The following holidays create long weekends by falling on a Friday or Monday:
- Labor Day – May 1 (Friday)
- Independence Day – June 12 (Friday)
- Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Friday)
- National Heroes Day – August 31 (Monday)
- Bonifacio Day – November 30 (Monday)
- Christmas Day – December 25 (Friday)
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