Philippines Public Holidays List 2023
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Philippines year 2023
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is a public holiday in the Philippines.
Chinese Lunar New Year's Day (22 Jan) : Chinese New Year is not considered an official holiday in the Philippines but it is widely celebrated, particularly in Chinese communities.
First Philippine Republic Day (23 Jan) : First Philippine Republic Day is a special working public holiday in Philippines
Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj (18 Feb) : 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.
People Power Anniversary (25 Feb) : 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.
March Equinox (21 Mar) : March Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Maundy Thursday (06 Apr) : Maundy Thursday is part of the Holy Week tradition observed by most Filipinos.
Good Friday (07 Apr) : Good Friday is part of the Holy Week holiday in the Philippines.
Black Saturday (08 Apr) : Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (09 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
The Day of Valor (09 Apr) : Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, annually falls on or around April 9 in the Philippines.
Eidul-Fitar (22 Apr) : 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.
Labor Day (01 May) : Labor Day, or May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Independence Day (12 Jun) : The Philippine’s Independence day is a large celebratory event held across the country on June 12 each year.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) (29 Jun) : 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 (30 Jun) : Eid al-Adha Day 2 is a common local holiday in Philippines
Amun Jadid (19 Jul) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Ninoy Aquino Day (21 Aug) : Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday in Philippines
National Heroes Day (28 Aug) : National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Yamashita Surrender Day (03 Sep) : Yamashita Surrender Day is a special working public holiday in Philippines
Feast of the Nativity of Mary (08 Sep) : Feast of the Nativity of Mary is a special working public holiday in Philippines
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Philippines (Manila)
Maulid un-Nabi (27 Sep) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
All Saints' Day (01 Nov) : Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day (02 Nov) : All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Bonifacio Day (30 Nov) : Bonifacio Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (08 Dec) : The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice (22 Dec) : December Solstice in Philippines (Manila)
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Rizal Day (30 Dec) : Rizal Day is a regular holiday in Philippines
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.