Malacañang Releases Official 2026 Philippine Holiday Calendar Under Proclamation No. 1006
Manila, Philippines — Malacañang has officially announced the complete list of regular holidays, special non-working days, and special working days for 2026, giving Filipinos an early guide for work schedules, travel plans, and national observances.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation No. 1006 on Wednesday, September 3, with the proclamation made public on Thursday, September 4, formalizing the country’s holiday calendar for the coming year.
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The proclamation underscores the administration’s aim to balance economic productivity with the nation’s cultural, historical, and religious traditions—allowing citizens, businesses, schools, and government offices to plan ahead with clarity and certainty.
📅 Regular Holidays (2026)
These are paid holidays nationwide, recognizing key historical, religious, and national milestones:
- New Year’s Day – January 1 (Thursday)
- Maundy Thursday – April 2
- Good Friday – April 3
- Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) – April 9 (Thursday)
- Labor Day – May 1 (Friday)
- Independence Day – June 12 (Friday)
- National Heroes Day – August 31 (Last Monday of August)
- Bonifacio Day – November 30 (Monday)
- Christmas Day – December 25 (Friday)
- Rizal Day – December 30 (Wednesday)
🟡 Special Non-Working Days
These days provide additional rest periods and opportunities for family, cultural, and religious observances:
- Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Friday)
- All Saints’ Day – November 1 (Sunday)
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary – December 8 (Tuesday)
- New Year’s Eve – December 31 (Thursday)
🟢 Special Working Day
- EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Wednesday)
🔵 Additional Special Non-Working Days
Declared to further recognize cultural and religious traditions:
- Chinese New Year – February 17 (Tuesday)
- Black Saturday – April 4
- All Souls’ Day – November 2 (Monday)
- Christmas Eve – December 24 (Thursday)
🕌 Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha to Be Announced Separately
Proclamation No. 1006 clarifies that national holidays for Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha will be declared separately, once their exact dates are determined in accordance with the Islamic (Hijra) lunar calendar and Islamic astronomical calculations.
The proclamation states that:
“The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos shall recommend to the Office of the President the actual dates on which these holidays shall respectively fall.”
This ensures proper observance of Islamic holidays in line with religious and astronomical standards.
⚖️ DOLE to Issue Implementing Guidelines
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has been directed to issue the official implementing rules and guidelines for Proclamation No. 1006, particularly on wage computation, holiday pay, and work arrangements for both public and private sectors.
🇵🇭 A Calendar that Reflects Faith, History, and Nationhood
The 2026 holiday calendar reflects the Philippines’ deep respect for faith, freedom, heroism, and national identity, while also providing practical structure for economic planning and workforce management. From sacred religious observances to historic milestones, Proclamation No. 1006 ensures that the year ahead honors both the nation’s soul and its progress.
With the official list now released, Filipinos can begin planning their vacations, long weekends, school calendars, business operations, and family gatherings—turning 2026 into a year not only of productivity, but also of remembrance, rest, and renewal. – APTIKONS