Philippines has a total of 36 holidays in 2019. 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
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 New Year’s Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is a public holiday in the Philippines.
First Philippine Republic Day
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 First Philippine Republic Day is a special working day in Philippines
Lunar New Year's Day
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 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 25, 2019 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
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 March Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 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.
The Day of Valor
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, annually falls on or around April 9 in the Philippines.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 18, 2019 Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week tradition observed by most Filipinos.
Good Friday
Friday, April 19, 2019 Good Friday is part of the Holy Week holiday in the Philippines.
Black Saturday
Saturday, April 20, 2019 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Labor Day
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 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 13, 2019 Special Non-Working Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Eidul-Fitar
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 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.
Independence Day
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 The Philippine’s Independence day is a large celebratory event held across the country on June 12 each year.
June Solstice
Friday, June 21, 2019 June Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
Monday, August 12, 2019 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
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Eid al-Adha Day 2 is a common local holiday in Philippines
Ninoy Aquino Day
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
National Heroes Day
Monday, August 26, 2019 National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Amun Jadid
Saturday, August 31, 2019 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Yamashita Surrender Day
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Yamashita Surrender Day is a special working day in Philippines
Feast of the Nativity of Mary
Sunday, September 8, 2019 Feast of the Nativity of Mary is a special working day in Philippines
September Equinox
Monday, September 23, 2019 September Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
All Saints' Day
Friday, November 1, 2019 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day
Saturday, November 2, 2019 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
Saturday, November 2, 2019 Additional Special Non-Working Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Maulid un-Nabi
Saturday, November 9, 2019 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Bonifacio Day
Saturday, November 30, 2019 Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Sunday, December 8, 2019 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice
Sunday, December 22, 2019 December Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Additional Special Non-Working Day
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Additional Special Non-Working Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Rizal Day
Monday, December 30, 2019 Rizal Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
New Year's Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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