Malacañang has officially released the list of regular and special non-working holidays for the year 2026 under Proclamation No. 1006, giving Filipinos an early guide to plan vacations, family gatherings, and other significant activities.
Regular Holidays in 2026
The following dates have been declared as nationwide regular holidays:
- January 1 (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
- April 2 – Maundy Thursday
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 9 (Thursday) – Araw ng Kagitingan
- May 1 (Friday) – Labor Day
- June 12 (Friday) – Independence Day
- August 31 (Last Monday of August) – National Heroes Day
- November 30 (Monday) – Bonifacio Day
- December 25 (Friday) – Christmas Day
- December 30 (Wednesday) – Rizal Day
Special Non-Working Days
Meanwhile, the Palace also identified several special non-working days:
- August 21 (Friday) – Ninoy Aquino Day
- November 1 (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day
- December 8 (Tuesday) – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
- December 31 (Thursday) – Last Day of the Year
Additional Special Non-Working Days
To give more time for commemoration and family observance, these dates were added as special non-working holidays:
- February 17 (Tuesday) – Chinese New Year
- April 4 – Black Saturday
- November 2 (Monday) – All Souls’ Day
- December 24 (Thursday) – Christmas Eve
Special Working Day
The commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution on February 25 (Wednesday) has been declared a special working day. The government emphasized that while it remains a significant historical event, work and school will continue on this date.
Islamic Holidays
Proclamations declaring the observance of Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha will be issued at a later date, depending on the Islamic lunar calendar or astronomical calculations.
Guidelines for Implementation
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has been tasked to release the implementing guidelines to ensure proper observance of the holidays, particularly regarding pay rules for workers.
With this announcement, Filipinos can now look ahead to 2026 and maximize their long weekends, family time, and travel plans while honoring the nation’s historic and religious traditions.