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 2026, 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 also 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 2026 is based on Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025. We added here the list of holidays and special non-working days in both national and local declarations.
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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.
- Mabalacat City, Pampanga – All Levels (Public and Private) Special Non-Working Day (founding anniversary) – February 2, 2026
- Ilocos Norte Province – All Levels (Public and Private) Special Non-Working Day (province founding anniversary) – February 2, 2026
- Biñan City, Laguna – All Levels (Public and Private) Special Non-Working Day (city liberation day) – February 3, 2026
- Nationwide – All Levels (Public and Private) Chinese New Year (Special Non-Working Day) – February 17, 2026
- Baguio City – All Levels (Public and Private) – February 18, 2026
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 2026 on September 3, 2025. 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.
| Date | Holiday | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | Regular Holiday |
| February 17 | Chinese New Year | Special Non-Working Day |
| April 9 | Araw ng Kagitingan | Regular Holiday |
| April 2 | Maundy Thursday | Regular Holiday (Holy Week) |
| April 3 | Good Friday | Regular Holiday (Holy Week) |
| April 4 | Black Saturday | Special Non-Working Day (Holy Week) |
| May 1 | Labor Day | Regular Holiday |
| June 12 | Independence Day | Regular Holiday |
| August 21 | Ninoy Aquino Day | Special Non-Working Day |
| August 25 | National Heroes Day | Regular Holiday (Last Monday of August) |
| November 1 | All Saints’ Day | Special Non-Working Day |
| November 2 | All Souls’ Day | Special Non-Working Day |
| November 30 | Bonifacio Day | Regular Holiday |
| December 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary | Special Non-Working Day (Religious Holiday) |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | Special Non-Working Day (Commonly Observed) |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Regular Holiday |
| December 30 | Rizal Day | Regular Holiday |
| December 31 | Last Day of the Year | Special Non-Working Day |
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, such as 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 the employee does not work | 200% of daily wage | 130% of daily wage |
| If the holiday falls on rest day | 100% of daily wage | No pay, unless company policy allows |
| If the holiday falls on a rest day | Additional 30% of holiday pay | If an employee works |
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.
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The nation celebrates National Heroes Day nationwide to remember and honor Filipino heroism. Filipinos will observe it on August 25, 2026, 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.