Philippines has a total of 34 holidays in 2016. 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	Friday, January 1, 2016	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	Saturday, January 2, 2016	Special non-working day after New Year is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Lunar New Year's Day	Monday, February 8, 2016	Lunar New Year is not considered an official holiday in the Philippines but it is widely celebrated, particularly in Chinese communities.
People Power Anniversary	Thursday, February 25, 2016	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	Sunday, March 20, 2016	March Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, March 24, 2016	Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week tradition observed by most Filipinos.
Good Friday	Friday, March 25, 2016	Good Friday is part of the Holy Week holiday in the Philippines.
Black Saturday	Saturday, March 26, 2016	Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, March 27, 2016	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
The Day of Valor	Saturday, April 9, 2016	Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, annually falls on or around April 9 in the Philippines.
Labor Day	Sunday, May 1, 2016	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj	Thursday, May 5, 2016	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.
National Elections	Monday, May 9, 2016	National Elections is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Independence Day	Sunday, June 12, 2016	The Philippine’s Independence day is a large celebratory event held across the country on June 12 each year.
June Solstice	Monday, June 20, 2016	June Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Eidul-Fitar	Thursday, July 7, 2016	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	Sunday, August 21, 2016	Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
National Heroes Day	Monday, August 29, 2016	National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)	Saturday, September 10, 2016	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, September 11, 2016	Eid al-Adha Day 2 is a common local holiday in Philippines
Eid al-Adha Day 3	Monday, September 12, 2016	Eid al-Adha Day 3 is a national holiday in Philippines
September Equinox	Thursday, September 22, 2016	September Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Amun Jadid	Monday, October 3, 2016	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Special non-working Day	Monday, October 31, 2016	Special non-working Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
All Saints' Day	Tuesday, November 1, 2016	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day	Wednesday, November 2, 2016	All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Bonifacio Day	Wednesday, November 30, 2016	Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Maulid un-Nabi	Monday, December 12, 2016	Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
December Solstice	Wednesday, December 21, 2016	December Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Christmas Eve	Saturday, December 24, 2016	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Sunday, December 25, 2016	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day observed	Monday, December 26, 2016	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Rizal Day	Friday, December 30, 2016	Rizal Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
New Year's Eve	Saturday, December 31, 2016	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.