Philippines has a total of 33 holidays in 2018. 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	Monday, January 1, 2018	New Year’s Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is a public holiday in the Philippines.
Lunar New Year's Day	Friday, February 16, 2018	Lunar New Year is not considered an official holiday in the Philippines but it is widely celebrated, particularly in Chinese communities.
People Power Anniversary	Sunday, February 25, 2018	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, 2018	March Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, March 29, 2018	Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week tradition observed by most Filipinos.
Good Friday	Friday, March 30, 2018	Good Friday is part of the Holy Week holiday in the Philippines.
Black Saturday	Saturday, March 31, 2018	Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 1, 2018	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
The Day of Valor	Monday, April 9, 2018	Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, annually falls on or around April 9 in the Philippines.
Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj	Friday, April 13, 2018	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	Tuesday, May 1, 2018	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Special Non-Working Day	Monday, May 14, 2018	Special Non-Working Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Independence Day	Tuesday, June 12, 2018	The Philippine’s Independence day is a large celebratory event held across the country on June 12 each year.
Eidul-Fitar	Friday, June 15, 2018	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.
June Solstice	Thursday, June 21, 2018	June Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)	Tuesday, August 21, 2018	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.
Ninoy Aquino Day	Tuesday, August 21, 2018	Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Eid al-Adha Day 2	Wednesday, August 22, 2018	Eid al-Adha Day 2 is a common local holiday in Philippines
National Heroes Day	Monday, August 27, 2018	National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Amun Jadid	Wednesday, September 12, 2018	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
September Equinox	Sunday, September 23, 2018	September Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
All Saints' Day	Thursday, November 1, 2018	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day	Friday, November 2, 2018	All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Additional Special Non-Working Day	Friday, November 2, 2018	Additional Special Non-Working Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Maulid un-Nabi	Wednesday, November 21, 2018	Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Bonifacio Day	Friday, November 30, 2018	Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Feast of the Immaculate Conception	Saturday, December 8, 2018	The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice	Friday, December 21, 2018	December Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Christmas Eve	Monday, December 24, 2018	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Additional Special Non-Working Day	Monday, December 24, 2018	Additional Special Non-Working Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Christmas Day	Tuesday, December 25, 2018	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Rizal Day	Sunday, December 30, 2018	Rizal Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
New Year's Eve	Monday, December 31, 2018	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.