Philippines

New Year's Day

New Year’s Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is a public holiday in the Philippines.

Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj

Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.

First Philippine Republic Day

First Philippine Republic Day is a special working day in Philippines

Lunar New Year's Day

Lunar New Year is not considered an official holiday in the Philippines but it is widely celebrated, particularly in Chinese communities.

Ramadan Start

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

People Power Anniversary

People Power Anniversary in the Philippines commemorates the successful non-violent demonstration in Manila in 1986 that saw a change of government for the nation.

Eidul-Fitar

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

March Equinox

March Equinox in Philippines (Manila)

Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week tradition observed by most Filipinos.

Good Friday

Good Friday is part of the Holy Week holiday in the Philippines.

Black Saturday

Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.

The Day of Valor

Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, annually falls on or around April 9 in the Philippines.

Labor Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)

Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

Eid al-Adha Day 2

Eid al-Adha Day 2 is a common local holiday in Philippines

Independence Day

The Philippine’s Independence day is a large celebratory event held across the country on June 12 each year.

Amun Jadid

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.

June Solstice

June Solstice in Philippines (Manila)

Ninoy Aquino Day

Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines

Maulid un-Nabi

Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.

National Heroes Day

National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in Philippines

Yamashita Surrender Day

Yamashita Surrender Day is a special working day in Philippines

Feast of the Nativity of Mary

Feast of the Nativity of Mary is a special working day in Philippines

September Equinox

September Equinox in Philippines (Manila)

All Saints' Day

Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.

All Souls' Day

All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.

Bonifacio Day

Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.

December Solstice

December Solstice in Philippines (Manila)

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

Rizal Day

Rizal Day is a regular holiday in Philippines

New Year's Eve

New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.