As the nation prepares to observe Holy Week, most banks in the Philippines have announced temporary closures of their physical branches. In compliance with the Malacañang proclamation of April 17 (Maundy Thursday) and April 18 (Good Friday) as regular holidays, and April 19 (Black Saturday) as a special non-working day, several major banks have released their schedules for the upcoming break.
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will suspend operations in all its branches from April 17 to April 19, 2025. In addition, both BPI and Robinsons Bank digital channels will undergo system integration related to their ongoing merger. As a result, these services will be temporarily unavailable from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 17, 2025.
BDO Unibank Inc. will also close all its branches from April 17 to 19. However, customers can continue using BDO Online, BDO Pay, and the bank’s ATMs and cash deposit machines during the holiday period.
China Banking Corporation (Chinabank) has issued a similar advisory, confirming that all its branches will be closed from April 17 to April 19. Regular banking operations will resume on Monday, April 21, 2025.
East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) noted that all non-mall branches will be closed on April 17 and 18. Some mall-based branches, however, may remain open on select days during the Holy Week break, depending on mall schedules.
Philippine National Bank (PNB) will keep select branches open, though it has not provided a full list as of this writing. Customers are advised to check the PNB website or contact customer service for more details.
Security Bank Corporation has also confirmed that all its branches will be closed from April 17 until April 20, 2025.
Despite the closures of physical branches, banks across the country emphasized that their digital banking platforms and ATMs will remain accessible for urgent financial transactions.
Customers are encouraged to complete over-the-counter transactions before April 17 and make full use of digital platforms for uninterrupted banking services during the holiday.
For the most accurate and updated schedule, clients are advised to visit their respective banks’ official websites or social media pages.