Philippines has a total of 33 holidays in 2021. 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, 2021 New Year’s Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is a public holiday in the Philippines.
First Philippine Republic Day
Saturday, January 23, 2021 First Philippine Republic Day is a special working day in Philippines
Lunar New Year's Day
Friday, February 12, 2021 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, 2021 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.
Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj
Thursday, March 11, 2021 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.
March Equinox
Saturday, March 20, 2021 March Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 1, 2021 Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week tradition observed by most Filipinos.
Good Friday
Friday, April 2, 2021 Good Friday is part of the Holy Week holiday in the Philippines.
Black Saturday
Saturday, April 3, 2021 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
The Day of Valor
Friday, April 9, 2021 Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, annually falls on or around April 9 in the Philippines.
Labor Day
Saturday, May 1, 2021 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Eidul-Fitar
Thursday, May 13, 2021 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
Saturday, June 12, 2021 The Philippine’s Independence day is a large celebratory event held across the country on June 12 each year.
June Solstice
Monday, June 21, 2021 June Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 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
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Eid al-Adha Day 2 is a common local holiday in Philippines
Amun Jadid
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Ninoy Aquino Day
Saturday, August 21, 2021 Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
National Heroes Day
Monday, August 30, 2021 National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Yamashita Surrender Day
Friday, September 3, 2021 Yamashita Surrender Day is a special working day in Philippines
Feast of the Nativity of Mary
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Feast of the Nativity of Mary is a special working day in Philippines
September Equinox
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 September Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Maulid un-Nabi
Monday, October 18, 2021 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
All Saints' Day
Monday, November 1, 2021 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Bonifacio Day
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 December Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Christmas Eve
Friday, December 24, 2021 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, 2021 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Rizal Day
Thursday, December 30, 2021 Rizal Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
New Year's Eve
Friday, December 31, 2021 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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