Philippines has a total of 36 holidays in 2020. 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
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 New Year’s Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is a public holiday in the Philippines.
First Philippine Republic Day
Thursday, January 23, 2020 First Philippine Republic Day is a special working day in Philippines
Lunar New Year's Day
Saturday, January 25, 2020 Lunar New Year is not considered an official holiday in the Philippines but it is widely celebrated, particularly in Chinese communities.
People Power Anniversary
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 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
Friday, March 20, 2020 March Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj
Sunday, March 22, 2020 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.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 9, 2020 Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week tradition observed by most Filipinos.
The Day of Valor
Thursday, April 9, 2020 Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, annually falls on or around April 9 in the Philippines.
Good Friday
Friday, April 10, 2020 Good Friday is part of the Holy Week holiday in the Philippines.
Black Saturday
Saturday, April 11, 2020 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Labor Day
Friday, May 1, 2020 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Eidul-Fitar
Sunday, May 24, 2020 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.
Eidul-Fitar Holiday
Monday, May 25, 2020 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
Friday, June 12, 2020 The Philippine’s Independence day is a large celebratory event held across the country on June 12 each year.
June Solstice
Saturday, June 20, 2020 June Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
Friday, July 31, 2020 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
Saturday, August 1, 2020 Eid al-Adha Day 2 is a common local holiday in Philippines
Amun Jadid
Thursday, August 20, 2020 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Ninoy Aquino Day
Friday, August 21, 2020 Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
National Heroes Day
Monday, August 31, 2020 National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Yamashita Surrender Day
Thursday, September 3, 2020 Yamashita Surrender Day is a special working day in Philippines
Feast of the Nativity of Mary
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Feast of the Nativity of Mary is a special working day in Philippines
September Equinox
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 September Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Maulid un-Nabi
Thursday, October 29, 2020 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
All Saints' Day
Sunday, November 1, 2020 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day
Monday, November 2, 2020 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
Monday, November 2, 2020 Additional Special Non-Working Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Bonifacio Day
Monday, November 30, 2020 Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice
Monday, December 21, 2020 December Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2020 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Additional Special Non-Working Day
Thursday, December 24, 2020 Additional Special Non-Working Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2020 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Rizal Day
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Rizal Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2020 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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