Philippines Public Holidays in 2022
Philippines has a total of 37 holidays in 2022. 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 |
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| New Year's Day |
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | New Year’s Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is a public holiday in the Philippines. |
| First Philippine Republic Day |
Sunday, January 23, 2022 | First Philippine Republic Day is a special working day in Philippines |
| Lunar New Year's Day |
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Lunar New Year is not considered an official holiday in the Philippines but it is widely celebrated, particularly in Chinese communities. |
| People Power Anniversary |
Friday, February 25, 2022 | 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 |
Monday, February 28, 2022 | 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 |
Sunday, March 20, 2022 | March Equinox in Philippines (Manila) |
| The Day of Valor |
Saturday, April 9, 2022 | Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, annually falls on or around April 9 in the Philippines. |
| Maundy Thursday |
Thursday, April 14, 2022 | Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week tradition observed by most Filipinos. |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 15, 2022 | Good Friday is part of the Holy Week holiday in the Philippines. |
| Black Saturday |
Saturday, April 16, 2022 | Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 17, 2022 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Labor Day |
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Eidul-Fitar |
Monday, May 2, 2022 | 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 |
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 | 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. |
| National and Local Election Holiday |
Monday, May 9, 2022 | National and Local Election Holiday is a special non-working holiday in Philippines |
| Independence Day |
Sunday, June 12, 2022 | The Philippine’s Independence day is a large celebratory event held across the country on June 12 each year. |
| June Solstice |
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 | June Solstice in Philippines (Manila) |
| Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) |
Saturday, July 9, 2022 | 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, July 10, 2022 | Eid al-Adha Day 2 is a common local holiday in Philippines |
| Amun Jadid |
Saturday, July 30, 2022 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| Ninoy Aquino Day |
Sunday, August 21, 2022 | Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines |
| National Heroes Day |
Monday, August 29, 2022 | National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in Philippines |
| Yamashita Surrender Day |
Saturday, September 3, 2022 | Yamashita Surrender Day is a special working day in Philippines |
| Feast of the Nativity of Mary |
Thursday, September 8, 2022 | Feast of the Nativity of Mary is a special working day in Philippines |
| September Equinox |
Friday, September 23, 2022 | September Equinox in Philippines (Manila) |
| Maulid un-Nabi |
Saturday, October 8, 2022 | Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| Special Family Ties and Domestic Tourism Day |
Monday, October 31, 2022 | Special Family Ties and Domestic Tourism Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines |
| All Saints' Day |
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day. |
| All Souls' Day |
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead. |
| Bonifacio Day |
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
Thursday, December 8, 2022 | The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year. |
| December Solstice |
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 | December Solstice in Philippines (Manila) |
| Christmas Eve |
Saturday, December 24, 2022 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Sunday, December 25, 2022 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Special Day after Christmas |
Monday, December 26, 2022 | Special Day after Christmas is a special non-working holiday in Philippines |
| Rizal Day |
Friday, December 30, 2022 | Rizal Day is a regular holiday in Philippines |
| New Year's Eve |
Saturday, December 31, 2022 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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