| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-02-06 | Chinese New Year | National |
| 2027-03-09 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2027-03-25 | Maundy Thursday | National |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday | National |
| 2027-03-27 | Black Saturday | National |
| 2027-04-09 | Day of Valor | National |
| 2027-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2027-05-16 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2027-06-12 | Independence Day | National |
| 2027-08-21 | Ninoy Aquino Day | National |
| 2027-08-30 | National Heroes Day | National |
| 2027-11-01 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2027-11-30 | Bonifacio Day | National |
| 2027-12-08 | Immaculate Conception | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2027-12-30 | Rizal Day | National |
| 2027-12-31 | New Year's Eve | National |
How many public holidays does Philippines have in 2027?
Philippines has 18 public holidays in 2027: 18 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in July, September, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Philippines's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Philippines 2027
Philippines's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Thu 25 - Sun 28 March: Maundy Thursday (4-day weekend, Thursday 25 March to Sunday 28 March).
- Fri 9 - Sun 11 April: Day of Valor (3-day weekend, Friday 9 April to Sunday 11 April).
- Sat 28 - Mon 30 August: National Heroes Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 28 August to Monday 30 August).
- Sat 30 October - Mon 1 November: All Saints' Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 30 October to Monday 1 November).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Philippines 2027
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2027 no public holiday in Philippines is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Philippines: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Philippines in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Philippines.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Philippines (2027)
Our Philippines public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, begins on the new moon between late January and mid February. It is a public holiday in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Korea and in many countries with large Chinese communities. Celebrations last fifteen days and close with the Lantern Festival. Families reunite, exchange red envelopes, honour ancestors and watch lion and dragon dances.
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Eid al-Fitr is the festival that ends Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and begins on the first day of Shawwal. It is a two or three day public holiday across much of the Muslim world. The date depends on the sighting of the new moon, so published calendars mark it as estimated until it is confirmed. Families gather for prayer, shared meals and charitable giving before the fast was broken each evening of Ramadan.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. It is a public holiday in many countries with Catholic or Orthodox traditions, particularly in Latin America, Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. The name is commonly linked to the ceremonial washing of feet, and to the antiphon mandatum novum, a new commandment. Church services often include the rite of foot washing.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.