Philippines has a total of 31 holidays in 2008. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday	Date	Details
New Year's Day	Tuesday, January 1, 2008	New Year’s Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is a public holiday in the Philippines.
Amun Jadid	Thursday, January 10, 2008	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Lunar New Year's Day	Thursday, February 7, 2008	Lunar New Year is not considered an official holiday in the Philippines but it is widely celebrated, particularly in Chinese communities.
People Power Anniversary	Monday, February 25, 2008	People Power Anniversary in the Philippines commemorates the successful non-violent demonstration in Manila in 1986 that saw a change of government for the nation.
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, March 20, 2008	Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week tradition observed by most Filipinos.
Maulid un-Nabi	Thursday, March 20, 2008	Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox	Thursday, March 20, 2008	March Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Good Friday	Friday, March 21, 2008	Good Friday is part of the Holy Week holiday in the Philippines.
Black Saturday	Saturday, March 22, 2008	Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, March 23, 2008	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
The Day of Valor	Wednesday, April 9, 2008	Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, annually falls on or around April 9 in the Philippines.
Labor Day	Monday, April 28, 2008	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Independence Day	Thursday, June 12, 2008	The Philippine’s Independence day is a large celebratory event held across the country on June 12 each year.
June Solstice	Friday, June 20, 2008	June Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj	Thursday, July 31, 2008	Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Ninoy Aquino Day	Monday, August 18, 2008	Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
National Heroes Day	Monday, August 25, 2008	National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
September Equinox	Monday, September 22, 2008	September Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Eidul-Fitar	Thursday, October 2, 2008	Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
All Saints' Day	Saturday, November 1, 2008	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day	Sunday, November 2, 2008	All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Bonifacio Day	Monday, December 1, 2008	Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)	Tuesday, December 9, 2008	Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
December Solstice	Sunday, December 21, 2008	December Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Christmas Eve	Wednesday, December 24, 2008	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Thursday, December 25, 2008	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Special Day after Christmas	Friday, December 26, 2008	Special Day after Christmas is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Special Day after Christmas 2	Monday, December 29, 2008	Special Day after Christmas 2 is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Rizal Day	Monday, December 29, 2008	Rizal Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Amun Jadid	Monday, December 29, 2008	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
New Year's Eve	Wednesday, December 31, 2008	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.