Holiday Guide for Philippines in 2024

Philippines information

List of National Holidays in Philippines in 2024

	Monday January 1st  Long Weekend!  New Year's Day Philippines: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Tuesday January 9th Traslacion Manila (NCR): A religious event in Manila that involves a procession of the life-size image of the Black Nazarene.
	Friday February 9th  Long Weekend!  Chinese New Year (bridge day) 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.
	Saturday February 10th 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.
	Saturday February 24th Cebu City Charter Day Cebu: A Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Cebu to mark the foundation of Cebu City.
	Saturday March 16th Davao City Day Davao: This special non-working day marks the creation of the City of Davao on 16 March 1936.
	Thursday March 28th Maundy Thursday Philippines: Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
	Friday March 29th  Long Weekend!  Good Friday Philippines: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
	Saturday March 30th 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
	Tuesday April 9th The Day of Valor Philippines: Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the fall of the Bataan peninsula during the second world war.
	Wednesday April 10th Eid'l Fitr Philippines: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
	Wednesday May 1st Labor Day Philippines: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Wednesday June 12th Independence Day Philippines: Celebrates the Philippine Declaration of Independence on 12 June 1898
	Monday June 17th  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
	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.
	Tuesday August 6th Provincial Charter Day Cebu: Cebu. Commemorates the province's founding in 1569, when King Philip II appointed a governor.
	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
	Friday August 23rd  Long Weekend!  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 9th  Long Weekend!  Osmeña Day Cebu: A Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Cebu in honor of late President Sergio Osmena, Sr.
	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.
	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.