Philippines public holidays 2027: full list
Here's every public holiday day off in the Philippines in 2027, with the day of the week so you can plan rosters and leave ahead of time.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's DayRegular holidayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 6 Feb | Sat | Chinese New YearSpecial non-working dayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 25 Feb | Thu | EDSA People Power Revolution AnniversarySpecial working day (not a day off)Confirmed | Confirmed |
| ~10 Mar | TBC | Eid'l FitrRegular holiday. Date to be proclaimed separatelyExpected | Expected |
| 25 Mar | Thu | Maundy ThursdayRegular holidayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 26 Mar | Fri | Good FridayRegular holidayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 27 Mar | Sat | Black SaturdaySpecial non-working dayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 9 Apr | Fri | Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)Regular holidayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 1 May | Sat | Labor DayRegular holidayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| ~16 May | TBC | Eid'l AdhaRegular holiday. Date to be proclaimed separatelyExpected | Expected |
| 12 Jun | Sat | Independence DayRegular holidayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 21 Aug | Sat | Ninoy Aquino DaySpecial non-working dayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 30 Aug | Mon | National Heroes DayRegular holidayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 1 Nov | Mon | All Saints' DaySpecial non-working dayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 2 Nov | Tue | All Souls' DaySpecial non-working dayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 30 Nov | Tue | Bonifacio DayRegular holidayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 8 Dec | Wed | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of MarySpecial non-working dayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 24 Dec | Fri | Christmas EveSpecial non-working dayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas DayRegular holidayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 30 Dec | Thu | Rizal DayRegular holidayConfirmed | Confirmed |
| 31 Dec | Fri | Last Day of the YearSpecial non-working dayConfirmed | Confirmed |
These dates come from Proclamation No. 1427, signed on 8 September 2026. The two Eid holidays are proclaimed separately based on the Islamic calendar.
Long weekends in Philippines in 2027
With a Saturday & Sunday weekend, these holidays create breaks of three days or more. They're the busiest times for leave requests, so it pays to plan cover early.
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Regular holidays: pay rules
If an employee doesn't work on a regular holiday, they still get 100% of their daily wage. If they work, they get 200% of their daily wage for the first 8 hours.
Special non-working days: pay rules
The rule is "no work, no pay" unless your company policy or a collective agreement says otherwise. Employees who work on a special non-working day get an extra 30% of their daily rate.
EDSA Day is a working day
In 2027, the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary (25 February) is a special working day, so it's a normal working day with normal pay.
Eid dates come later
Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha are regular holidays, but their dates are proclaimed separately closer to the time. Expect them around 10 March and 16 May 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many holidays are there in the Philippines in 2027?
Proclamation No. 1427 sets 10 regular holidays and 8 special non-working days for 2027, plus Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha, which are proclaimed separately.
When is Holy Week 2027 in the Philippines?
Maundy Thursday is 25 March, Good Friday is 26 March and Black Saturday is 27 March 2027, giving a four-day break from Thursday to Sunday.
Is EDSA Day a holiday in 2027?
No. In 2027 the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary on 25 February is a special working day, so it's a normal working day.
When is National Heroes Day 2027?
National Heroes Day falls on Monday 30 August 2027, the last Monday of August, giving a long weekend.
This guide is for planning only and isn't legal advice. Holiday dates can change by official announcement, so always confirm with the relevant government source. We'll keep this page updated as dates are confirmed.