MANILA (September 6) – Malacañang has released the official list of regular holidays and special non-working days for 2026 under Proclamation 1006, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on September 3.
The proclamation, made public on Thursday, outlines the dates when Filipinos may observe national holidays, including traditional religious and historical commemorations.
Regular Holidays for 2026
- 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
- 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
- February 17 (Tuesday) – Chinese New Year
- April 4 – Black Saturday
- November 2 (Monday) – All Souls’ Day
- December 24 (Thursday) – Christmas Eve
Meanwhile, February 25, 2026 (Wednesday), marking the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, will be observed as a special working day to commemorate the peaceful movement that ushered in political, social, and economic reforms in the country.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has been directed to issue the implementing guidelines for the proclamation, which takes effect immediately.
Eid Holidays Pending
The dates for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha will be announced separately, once the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos determines the exact dates based on the Islamic calendar (Hijra), the lunar calendar, or Islamic astronomical calculations.
Cultural and Historical Significance
The proclamation highlights the importance of several observances. Chinese New Year, considered one of the most festive events in both China and the Philippines, is recognized as a special non-working day. Black Saturday, falling on April 4, 2026, will again be observed nationwide in line with the country’s Holy Week traditions.
By virtue of Republic Act 9256, August 21 is declared a national non-working holiday to commemorate the death anniversary of former Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Likewise, December 8 is observed annually as a special non-working holiday in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
Additionally, November 2 (All Souls’ Day) and December 24 (Christmas Eve) were declared as extra special non-working days to allow families more time for traditional gatherings and to support domestic tourism.
