The Philippines marks national holidays to commemorate significant events or tributes to influential figures in the nation’s history. The entire country observes these holidays, leading to the closure of schools and government offices on these days. Some of the most important national holidays in the Philippines include the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary, Independence Day, and Rizal Day.
List of National Holidays in the Philippines (2024)
| Date | Event | Type | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day | Regular | Sun |
| Jan 2 | Day after New Year | Special | Mon |
| Jan 22 | Lunar New Year’s Day | Observance | Sun |
| Jan 23 | First Philippine Republic Day | Special | Mon |
| Feb 18 | Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj | Local | Sat |
| Feb 24 | EDSA People Power Revolution | Special | Fri |
| Feb 25 | People Power Anniversary | Special | Sat |
| Mar 21 | March Equinox | Season | Tue |
| Mar 23 | Ramadan Start | Observance | Thu |
| Apr 6 | Maundy Thursday | Regular | Thu |
| Apr 7 | Good Friday | Regular | Fri |
| Apr 8 | Black Saturday | Special | Sat |
| Apr 9 | Easter Sunday | Observance | Sun |
| Apr 10 | Araw ng Kagitingan | Regular | Mon |
| Apr 22 | Eidul-Fitar (Tentative Date) | Regular | Sat |
| May 1 | Labor Day | Regular | Mon |
| Jun 12 | Independence Day | Regular | Mon |
| Jun 21 | June Solstice | Season | Wed |
| Jun 29 | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) | Regular | Thu |
| Jul 10 | Eid al-Adha Day 2 | Local | Mon |
| Jul 19 | Amun Jadid | Local | Wed |
| Aug 21 | Ninoy Aquino Day | Special | Mon |
| Aug 28 | National Heroes Day | Regular | Mon |
| Sep 3 | Yamashita Surrender Day | Special | Sun |
| Sep 8 | Feast of the Nativity of Mary | Special | Frid |
| Sep 23 | September Equinox | Season | Sat |
| Sep 27 | Maulid un-Nabi | Local | Wed |
| Nov 1 | All Saints’ Day | Special | Wed |
| Nov 2 | All Souls’ Day | Special | Thu |
| Nov 30 | Bonifacio Day | Regular | Thu |
| Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary | Special | Fri |
| Dec 22 | December Solstice | Season | Fri |
| Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance | Sun |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Regular | Mon |
| Dec 30 | Rizal Day | Regular | Sat |
| Dec 31 | Last Day of the Year | Special | Sun |
Important Reminder
Note that some of these holidays, particularly those that fall on weekends, may be subject to change through an executive proclamation by the President of the Philippines. Additionally, some provinces and cities may declare their local holidays, which this list may not include.
