Jan 1
New Year's Day
The first day of the year in the Philippines
Jan 25
Chinese New Year
Celebration of the Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival
Apr 9
Day of Valor
Commemorates the Filipino and American soldiers who fought during World War II
Apr 17
Maundy Thursday
Christian holiday commemorating Jesus Christ's Last Supper
Apr 18
Good Friday
Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Apr 19
Black Saturday
Day of mourning when Jesus Christ was buried after crucifixion
May 1
Labor Day
Holiday celebrating workers and laborers
Jun 12
Independence Day
Commemorates Philippines' independence from Spanish rule
Aug 21
Ninoy Aquino Day
Commemorates the assassination of Filipino political leader Ninoy Aquino
Aug 25
National Heroes Day
Honors heroes who fought for Philippine independence and freedom
Nov 1
All Saints' Day
Christian holiday honoring all saints and the deceased
Nov 30
Bonifacio Day
Commemorates the birth of Filipino revolutionary leader Andrés Bonifacio
Dec 8
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Catholic holiday celebrating the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ
Dec 30
Rizal Day
Commemorates the execution of national hero José Rizal
Dec 31
New Year's Eve
The last day of the year, celebrating the coming of the new year
1. According to labor laws, employees are entitled to additional leave on statutory holidays.
2. When a statutory holiday falls on a weekend, the following workday is designated as a compensatory day off.