Holiday Guide for Philippines in 2019

Philippines information

List of National Holidays in Philippines in 2019

	Tuesday January 1st New Year's Day 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
	Wednesday January 23rd Public Holiday Bulacan: Bulcan. To mark the anniversary Of the Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic
	Tuesday February 5th Chinese New Year Philippines: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
	Monday February 25th  Long Weekend!  People Power Revolution Philippines: The EDSA Revolution was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines that began in 1983 and culminated in 1986
	Saturday March 16th Davao City Day Davao: This special non-working day marks the creation of the City of Davao on 16 March 1936.
	Tuesday April 9th The Day of Valor Philippines: Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the fall of the Bataan peninsula during the second world war.
	Thursday April 18th Maundy Thursday Philippines: Huwebes Santo. Commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
	Friday April 19th  Long Weekend!  Good Friday Philippines: Biyernes Santo. Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
	Saturday April 20th Black Saturday Philippines: Day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week. Commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb
	Wednesday May 1st Labor Day Philippines: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Monday May 13th  Long Weekend!  Public Holiday Philippines: Special non-working day to allow people to vote in the elections
	Wednesday June 5th Eid'l Fitr Philippines: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
	Wednesday June 12th Independence Day Philippines: Celebrates the Philippine Declaration of Independence on 12 June 1898
	Monday June 24th  Long Weekend!  Manila Day Manila (NCR): Manila Day is a public holiday that honours the 1571 founding of the city by Miguel López de Legaspi.
	Monday August 12th  Long Weekend!  Eidul Adha Philippines: The Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast of the Muslim calendar.
	Monday August 19th  Long Weekend!  Birthday of Manuel L Quezon Quezon: Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora
	Wednesday August 21st Ninoy Aquino Day Philippines: The holiday commemorates the assassination of former Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr. on August 21st 1983
	Monday August 26th  Long Weekend!  National Heroes' Day Philippines: Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes
	Monday September 2nd  Long Weekend!  Public Holiday (in lieu) Bukidnon: A special non-working day to commemorate the foundation of the Province of Bukidnon in September 1914
	Friday November 1st  Long Weekend!  All Saints' Day Philippines: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
	Saturday November 2nd All Souls' Day Philippines: Dedicated to the remembrance of the departed. All Souls' Day follows All Saints' Day.
	Saturday November 30th Bonifacio Day Philippines: Known in the Philippines as 'Araw ng Kapanganakan ni Bonifacio', this day commemorates the birth of Andrés Bonifacio on November 30th 1863
	Sunday December 8th Immaculate Conception Day Philippines: It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life
	Tuesday December 24th Christmas Eve Philippines: Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.
	Wednesday December 25th Christmas Day Philippines: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
	Monday December 30th  Long Weekend!  Rizal Day Philippines: Commemorates the execution of José Rizal by the Spanish on December 30th 1896
	Tuesday December 31st New Year's Eve Philippines: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches

Notes

• The Labor Code of the Philippines specifies two types of holidays: the 'regular holiday' and the 'special non-working day'. There is a difference in the pay that employers are required to pay between the two type of holidays.