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Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in Philippines

Philippines has 18 national public holidays in 2028. 12 of them fall on a weekday and 6 on a weekend. There are 9 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.

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National public holidays · #16
12
On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
9
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays

Philippines public holidays 2028 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
Weekend New Year's Day Next Bagong Taon Public holiday
Chinese New Year Chinese New Year Public holiday
Weekend Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan Public holiday
Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo Public holiday
Good Friday Biyernes Santo Public holiday
Weekend Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria Public holiday
Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa Public holiday
Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan Public holiday
Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. Public holiday
National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani Public holiday
All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve Public holiday
All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo Public holiday
Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio Public holiday
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion Public holiday
Weekend Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Public holiday
Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko Public holiday
Weekend Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal Public holiday
Weekend Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon Public holiday

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Philippines holiday calendar 2028

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January 2

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February

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March

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April 4

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May 1

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June 1

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July

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August 2

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September

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October 1

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November 2

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December 5

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Long weekends in Philippines 2028

9 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

2days

Sat 1 Jan – Sun 2 Jan

No leave needed

4days

Thu 13 Apr – Sun 16 Apr

No leave needed

2days

Sun 30 Apr – Mon 1 May

No leave needed

2days

Sun 11 Jun – Mon 12 Jun

No leave needed

2days

Sun 20 Aug – Mon 21 Aug

No leave needed

2days

Sun 27 Aug – Mon 28 Aug

No leave needed

4days

Sun 29 Oct – Wed 1 Nov

Take off Mon 30 Oct

3days

Fri 8 Dec – Sun 10 Dec

Take off Sat 9 Dec

2days

Sun 24 Dec – Mon 25 Dec

No leave needed

2days

Sat 30 Dec – Sun 31 Dec

No leave needed

2days

Sun 31 Dec – Mon 1 Jan

No leave needed

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Philippines

How many public holidays does Philippines have in 2028?

18 national public holidays. That ranks Philippines #16 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.

How many long weekends are there in Philippines in 2028?

9 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 30 Oct) for 4 days in a row from 29 October.

Which Philippines public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?

New Year's Day (Sat 1 Jan), Day of Valor (Sun 9 Apr), Holy Saturday (Sat 15 Apr), Christmas Eve (Sun 24 Dec), Rizal Day (Sat 30 Dec) and Last Day of The Year (Sun 31 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Philippines?

December, with 5 national holidays: Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Rizal Day and Last Day of The Year.