Philippines has a total of 29 holidays in 2012. 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	Sunday, January 1, 2012	New Year’s Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is a public holiday in the Philippines.
Lunar New Year's Day	Monday, January 23, 2012	Lunar New Year is not considered an official holiday in the Philippines but it is widely celebrated, particularly in Chinese communities.
Maulid un-Nabi	Sunday, February 5, 2012	Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
People Power Anniversary	Saturday, February 25, 2012	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.
March Equinox	Tuesday, March 20, 2012	March Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, April 5, 2012	Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week tradition observed by most Filipinos.
Good Friday	Friday, April 6, 2012	Good Friday is part of the Holy Week holiday in the Philippines.
Black Saturday	Saturday, April 7, 2012	Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 8, 2012	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
The Day of Valor	Monday, April 9, 2012	Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, annually falls on or around April 9 in the Philippines.
Labor Day	Tuesday, May 1, 2012	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Independence Day	Tuesday, June 12, 2012	The Philippine’s Independence day is a large celebratory event held across the country on June 12 each year.
Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj	Sunday, June 17, 2012	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.
June Solstice	Wednesday, June 20, 2012	June Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Eidul-Fitar	Sunday, August 19, 2012	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.
Ninoy Aquino Day	Tuesday, August 21, 2012	Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
National Heroes Day	Monday, August 27, 2012	National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
September Equinox	Saturday, September 22, 2012	September Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)	Friday, October 26, 2012	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.
All Saints' Day	Thursday, November 1, 2012	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Extra Day for All Saints' Day	Friday, November 2, 2012	Extra Day for All Saints' Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
All Souls' Day	Friday, November 2, 2012	All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Amun Jadid	Thursday, November 15, 2012	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Bonifacio Day	Friday, November 30, 2012	Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
December Solstice	Friday, December 21, 2012	December Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Christmas Eve	Monday, December 24, 2012	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Tuesday, December 25, 2012	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Rizal Day	Sunday, December 30, 2012	Rizal Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
New Year's Eve	Monday, December 31, 2012	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.