Planning your vacation or your workload? You might need to know the list of holidays in the country to plan it perfectly. It is important to know the official holidays and special non-working days in the Philippines for 2025, most especially for learners. In this post, we’ve compiled the complete list of regular holidays, special non-working days, and potential long weekends based on the government’s official proclamations. Thus, this list of holidays will help you plan your leaves, trips, and family time wisely.
Holidays play an important role, not just as days of rest, but as moments to celebrate our history, culture, and faith. Whether it’s time spent with family, religious observance, or a well-deserved break from work, holidays help promote well-being and national unity. This official list of regular holidays and special non-working days in 2025 is based on Proclamation No. 727, s. 2024 (to be updated once released by Malacañang). We added here the list of holidays and special non-working days in both national and local declarations. Also, you can find long weekend planning tips, holiday pay guidelines, and practical advice for making the most of every break throughout the year.
Difference Between Regular Holidays and Special Non-Working Days
The regular holidays and special non-working days differ mainly in their legal basis, national importance, and observance. The law mandates regular holidays to commemorate significant historical, cultural, or religious events like Independence Day. Employers must give these as compulsory days off, unless the workplace requires continuous operations. In contrast, the president often declares special non-working days to honor regional or cultural events such as Ninoy Aquino Day, All Saints’ Day, or Christmas Eve. These days may be flexible and can vary with each administration.
Another key difference lies in how employers treat these holidays. Regular holidays are treated as mandatory rest days, and employees who do not work on these days are still entitled to receive 100% of their daily wage. On the other hand, special non-working days typically follow a “no work, no pay” policy—unless company rules or collective bargaining agreements state otherwise. Employers offer higher pay and enforce regular holidays more strictly than special non-working holidays in both the public and private sectors, especially when employees render work.
Regular Holiday vs Special Non-working Day vs Special Working Holiday
A regular holiday commemorates events of national significance, and employers pay workers even if they do not report for work; those who report receive double pay. A special non-working day honors cultural, historical, or local events, and employers apply the “no work, no pay” rule, though they give employees who work an additional 30% of their daily wage. For government employees, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) ensures they still receive their regular salary during special non-working holidays, even if they do not report for work. Meanwhile, a special working holiday simply observes an event rather than providing a day of rest, and employers treat it like an ordinary working day with no extra pay.
| Scenario | Regular Holiday | Special Non-Working Day |
|---|---|---|
| If employee works | 200% of daily wage | 130% of daily wage |
| If employee does not work | 100% of daily wage | No pay, unless company policy allows |
| If holiday falls on rest day | Additional 30% of holiday pay | If an employee works |
List of Holidays and Special Non-working Days in 2025
The Office of the President issued the list of official holidays and special non-working days for the year 2025 on October 30, 2024. This list contains 10 regular holidays and 8 special non-working days. As in previous years, the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary was celebrated on February 25 (Tuesday) and declared a special working day.
This list of regular and special non-working holidays for 2025 is stated in Proclamation No. 727. Malacañang released the list to the media on Thursday, October 31.
See Also: Walang Pasok Announcements and Breaking News
| Date | Day | Holiday | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | Regular Holiday |
| January 29 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year | Special Non-Working Day (Tentative) |
| April 9 | Wednesday | Araw ng Kagitingan | Regular Holiday |
| April 17 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Regular Holiday (Holy Week) |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Regular Holiday (Holy Week) |
| April 19 | Saturday | Black Saturday | Special Non-Working Day (Holy Week) |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labor Day | Regular Holiday |
| June 12 | Thursday | Independence Day | Regular Holiday |
| August 21 | Thursday | Ninoy Aquino Day | Special Non-Working Day |
| August 25 | Monday | National Heroes Day | Regular Holiday (Last Monday of August) |
| October 31 | Friday | All Saints’ Day Eve | Special Non-Working Day (Commonly Observed) |
| November 1 | Saturday | All Saints Day | Special Non-Working Day |
| November 30 | Sunday | Bonifacio Day | Regular Holiday |
| December 8 | Monday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary | Special Non-Working Day (Religious Holiday) |
| December 24 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | Special Non-Working Day (Commonly Observed) |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Regular Holiday |
| December 30 | Tuesday | Rizal Day | Regular Holiday |
| December 31 | Wednesday | Last Day of the Year | Special Non-Working Day |
The government will announce national holidays for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha once it determines the dates using the Islamic (Hijri) calendar, lunar calendar, or Islamic astronomical calculations—whichever proves most practical. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos will recommend the exact dates to the Office of the President.
Class Suspension: August 22, 2025
Class suspension on August 22, 2025 is officially in effect in Tarlac City and San Mateo, Rizal, based on announcements from local government and educational institutions. In Tarlac City, the suspension covers all levels in both public and private schools, as well as work in government offices, following an executive order from the city government. Meanwhile, in San Mateo, Rizal, the local government declared a one-day suspension of classes in all public and private schools in observance of the declaration of a national shrine, ensuring that students and teachers can participate in or respect the significant local event. These announcements were confirmed through official pages of the respective LGUs and schools, see our full Walang Pasok list.
Featured Today: National Heroes Day
The nation celebrates National Heroes Day nationwide to remember and honor Filipino heroism. Filipinos will observe it on August 25, 2025 (Monday) as a special non-working holiday. This commemoration pays tribute to the sacrifices and courage of both known and unknown heroes who fought for the country’s independence and freedom.
Beyond the holiday break, National Heroes Day is also a chance to reflect on the values of patriotism and service to others. Schools, government offices, and communities often hold programs and activities to honor the bravery of our heroes and to inspire every Filipino to contribute, in their own way, to the progress of the nation.
Local Special Non-working Days in Some Areas of the Country
Local special non-working days are holidays declared specifically for certain cities, provinces, or municipalities. This is to commemorate events of local significance, such as foundation anniversaries or local festivals. The Office of the President issues official proclamations declaring these, but they do not apply nationwide. We make sure to update this list with the most recent local non-working days.
| Place | Special Non-working Day | Date | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esperanza, Masbate | Lilas Festival | July 22, 2025 | Proclamation No. 962 |
