Philippines has a total of 32 holidays in 2017. 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, 2017 New Year’s Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is a public holiday in the Philippines.
New Year's Day observed
Monday, January 2, 2017 New Year’s Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is a public holiday in the Philippines.
Lunar New Year's Day
Saturday, January 28, 2017 Lunar New Year is not considered an official holiday in the Philippines but it is widely celebrated, particularly in Chinese communities.
People Power Anniversary
Saturday, February 25, 2017 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
Monday, March 20, 2017 March Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
The Day of Valor
Sunday, April 9, 2017 Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, annually falls on or around April 9 in the Philippines.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 13, 2017 Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week tradition observed by most Filipinos.
Good Friday
Friday, April 14, 2017 Good Friday is part of the Holy Week holiday in the Philippines.
Black Saturday
Saturday, April 15, 2017 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj
Monday, April 24, 2017 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.
Labor Day
Monday, May 1, 2017 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Independence Day
Monday, June 12, 2017 The Philippine’s Independence day is a large celebratory event held across the country on June 12 each year.
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 June Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Eidul-Fitar
Monday, June 26, 2017 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
Monday, August 21, 2017 Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
National Heroes Day
Monday, August 28, 2017 National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
Saturday, September 2, 2017 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 3, 2017 Eid al-Adha Day 2 is a common local holiday in Philippines
Amun Jadid
Friday, September 22, 2017 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
September Equinox
Friday, September 22, 2017 September Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Special non-working Day
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Special non-working Day is a national holiday in Philippines
All Saints' Day
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day
Thursday, November 2, 2017 All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Bonifacio Day
Thursday, November 30, 2017 Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Maulid un-Nabi
Friday, December 1, 2017 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Friday, December 8, 2017 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice
Thursday, December 21, 2017 December Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 24, 2017 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2017 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Rizal Day
Saturday, December 30, 2017 Rizal Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
New Year's Eve
Sunday, December 31, 2017 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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