Philippines: Araw ng Bagong Taon. New Years Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Monday January 2nd
Long Weekend!
Public Holiday
Philippines: Special non-working day to extend New Year holidays
Philippines: The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, swathed in traditions and rituals
Davao: This special non-working day marks the creation of the City of Davao on 16 March 1936.
Philippines: Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the fall of the Bataan peninsula during the second world war.
Philippines: Huwebes Santo. Commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
Friday April 14th
Long Weekend!
Good Friday
Philippines: Biyernes Santo. Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Philippines: Day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week. Commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb
Friday April 28th
Long Weekend!
Public Holiday
Manila (NCR): The Palace has declared a non-working holiday in Metro Manila for the ASEAN Summit
Monday May 1st
Long Weekend!
Labor Day
Philippines: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Philippines: Celebrates the Philippine Declaration of Independence on 12 June 1898
Manila (NCR): Manila Day is a public holiday that honours the 1571 founding of the city by Miguel López de Legaspi.
Monday June 26th
Long Weekend!
Eid'l Fitr
Philippines: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Friday August 18th
Long Weekend!
Public Holiday
Davao: The Palace has declared a non-working holiday in Davao City for 32nd Kadayawan sa Davao
Quezon, Quezon: Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora
Monday August 21st
Long Weekend!
Ninoy Aquino Day
Philippines: The holiday commemorates the assassination of former Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr. on 21 August 1983
Philippines: Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes
Friday September 1st
Long Weekend!
Eidul Adha
Philippines: The Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast of the Muslim calendar. It falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar
Philippines: Special non-working day to create a long weekend before All Saints' Day
Philippines: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
Philippines: Known in the Philippines as 'Araw ng Kapanganakan ni Bonifacio', this day commemorates the birth of Andrés Bonifacio on November 30th 1863
Monday December 25th
Long Weekend!
Christmas Day
Philippines: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Saturday December 30th
Rizal Day
Philippines: Commemorates the execution of José Rizal by the Spanish on December 30th 1896
Philippines: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches