The Philippines’ 2025 holiday calendar features a mix of regular holidays, special non-working days, observances, and common local holidays. These events reflect the country’s cultural, historical, and religious diversity, offering opportunities for celebration and reflection. Below is a detailed guide to the notable dates for 2025.
January
- 1 Jan (Wednesday): New Year’s Day – A regular holiday celebrated nationwide, marking the start of the year.
- 23 Jan (Thursday): First Philippine Republic Day – A special working day commemorating the declaration of the first Philippine Republic in 1899.
- 27 Jan (Monday): Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj (Tentative Date) – Observed in Muslim communities to honor Prophet Muhammad’s night journey.
- 29 Jan (Wednesday): Lunar New Year’s Day – A special non-working holiday celebrated by Filipino-Chinese communities.
February
- 25 Feb (Tuesday): People Power Anniversary – An observance of the 1986 peaceful revolution that restored democracy in the Philippines.
March
- 1 Mar (Saturday): Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) – Marks the beginning of the Islamic holy month of fasting.
- 20 Mar (Thursday): March Equinox – A seasonal event marking the start of spring.
- 31 Mar (Monday): Eidul-Fitar (Tentative Date) – A regular holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan.
April
- 9 Apr (Wednesday): The Day of Valor – A regular holiday honoring the bravery of Filipino soldiers during World War II.
- 17-19 Apr (Thursday-Saturday): Holy Week – Includes Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Black Saturday. While Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are regular holidays, Black Saturday is a special non-working day.
- 20 Apr (Sunday): Easter Sunday – A Christian observance celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
May
- 1 May (Thursday): Labor Day – A regular holiday honoring workers’ contributions.
June
- 7-8 Jun (Saturday-Sunday): Eid al-Adha (Tentative Dates) – A Muslim festival commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.
- 12 Jun (Thursday): Independence Day – A regular holiday celebrating Philippine independence from Spain in 1898.
August
- 21 Aug (Thursday): Ninoy Aquino Day – A special non-working holiday remembering the assassination of Senator Benigno Aquino Jr.
- 25 Aug (Monday): National Heroes Day – A regular holiday honoring Filipino heroes.
September
- 3 Sep (Wednesday): Yamashita Surrender Day – A special working day commemorating the end of Japanese occupation in 1945.
- 8 Sep (Monday): Feast of the Nativity of Mary – A special working day celebrated by Catholics.
November
- 1 Nov (Saturday): All Saints’ Day – A special non-working holiday for remembering saints and loved ones who have passed.
- 30 Nov (Sunday): Bonifacio Day – A regular holiday commemorating Andres Bonifacio, a national hero.
December
- 24 Dec (Wednesday): Christmas Eve – A special non-working holiday leading up to Christmas.
- 25 Dec (Thursday): Christmas Day – A regular holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
- 30 Dec (Tuesday): Rizal Day – A regular holiday honoring national hero Jose Rizal.
- 31 Dec (Wednesday): New Year’s Eve – A special non-working holiday marking the end of the year.
The Philippine holidays in 2025 provide a mix of historical significance, religious traditions, and cultural celebrations. Employers and employees alike should take note of the distinctions between regular holidays, special non-working days, and observances to plan their schedules effectively.