Philippines has a total of 31 holidays in 2009. 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	Thursday, January 1, 2009	New Year’s Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is a public holiday in the Philippines.
Special non-working day after New Year	Friday, January 2, 2009	Special non-working day after New Year is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Lunar New Year's Day	Monday, January 26, 2009	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 23, 2009	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.
Maulid un-Nabi	Monday, March 9, 2009	Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox	Friday, March 20, 2009	March Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, April 9, 2009	Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week tradition observed by most Filipinos.
The Day of Valor	Thursday, April 9, 2009	Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, annually falls on or around April 9 in the Philippines.
Good Friday	Friday, April 10, 2009	Good Friday is part of the Holy Week holiday in the Philippines.
Black Saturday	Saturday, April 11, 2009	Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 12, 2009	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Labor Day	Monday, May 4, 2009	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Independence Day	Friday, June 12, 2009	The Philippine’s Independence day is a large celebratory event held across the country on June 12 each year.
June Solstice	Sunday, June 21, 2009	June Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj	Monday, July 20, 2009	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	Friday, August 21, 2009	Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
National Heroes Day	Monday, August 31, 2009	National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Eidul-Fitar	Monday, September 21, 2009	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.
September Equinox	Tuesday, September 22, 2009	September Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
All Saints' Day	Sunday, November 1, 2009	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Extra Day for All Saints' Day	Monday, November 2, 2009	Extra Day for All Saints' Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
All Souls' Day	Monday, November 2, 2009	All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)	Saturday, November 28, 2009	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.
Eid al-Adha Day 2	Sunday, November 29, 2009	Eid al-Adha Day 2 is a common local holiday in Philippines
Bonifacio Day	Monday, November 30, 2009	Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Amun Jadid	Friday, December 18, 2009	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
December Solstice	Monday, December 21, 2009	December Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Christmas Eve	Thursday, December 24, 2009	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Friday, December 25, 2009	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Rizal Day	Monday, December 28, 2009	Rizal Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
New Year's Eve	Thursday, December 31, 2009	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.