Philippines Public Holidays List 2026
The Philippines has 18 declared public holidays in 2026 — 10 regular holidays and 8 special (non-working) days — plus two Islamic holidays (Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha) proclaimed separately once their dates are confirmed. The two classifications matter for payroll: regular holidays are paid even when unworked, while special (non-working) days follow a "no work, no pay" rule. Below is the official list with dates, the day of the week, and the type of each holiday.
Last updated: 10 June 2026
Official Source:
Presidential Communications Office — Proclamation No. 1006 (regular holidays and special non-working days for 2026): https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/pbbm-issues-proclamation-declaring-regular-holidays-special-non-working-days-for-2026/ (Pay rules are implemented through Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) guidelines.)
| # | Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Regular Holiday |
| 2 | 17 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | Special (Non-Working) |
| 3 | 2 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Regular Holiday |
| 4 | 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Regular Holiday |
| 5 | 4 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Black Saturday | Special (Non-Working) |
| 6 | 9 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) | Regular Holiday |
| 7 | 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labor Day | Regular Holiday |
| 8 | 12 Jun 2026 | Friday | Independence Day | Regular Holiday |
| 9 | 21 Aug 2026 | Friday | Ninoy Aquino Day | Special (Non-Working) |
| 10 | 31 Aug 2026 | Monday | National Heroes Day | Regular Holiday |
| 11 | 1 Nov 2026 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Special (Non-Working) |
| 12 | 2 Nov 2026 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Special (Non-Working) |
| 13 | 30 Nov 2026 | Monday | Bonifacio Day | Regular Holiday |
| 14 | 8 Dec 2026 | Tuesday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Special (Non-Working) |
| 15 | 24 Dec 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Special (Non-Working) |
| 16 | 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Regular Holiday |
| 17 | 30 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Rizal Day | Regular Holiday |
| 18 | 31 Dec 2026 | Thursday | Last Day of the Year | Special (Non-Working) |
How Philippines Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?
Every region, and country, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Holy Week in the Philippines, it feels like a grand celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.
While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
18 declared for 2026 - 10 regular holidays and 8 special (non-working) days - plus two Islamic holidays (Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha) proclaimed separately.
A regular holiday is paid even if you don't work, and 200% if you do. A special (non-working) day follows "no work, no pay" unless company policy is more generous, and earns 130% if you work it.
Eid'l Fitr (around March) and Eid'l Adha (around May) are declared by separate proclamation once the dates are confirmed by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.
No. 25 February 2026 is a special working day - commemorated, but a normal working day with no holiday pay.