MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Proclamation No. 1006, officially declaring the regular holidays and special (non-working) days to be observed nationwide in 2026. The proclamation was signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on September 3.
Regular Holidays for 2026
- New Year’s Day – January 1 (Thursday)
- Maundy Thursday – April 2
- Good Friday – April 3
- Araw ng Kagitingan – 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
- Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Friday)
- All Saints Day – November 1 (Sunday)
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary – December 8 (Tuesday)
- Last Day of the Year – December 31 (Thursday)
Special (Working) Day
- EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Wednesday)
Additional Special (Non-Working) Days
- Chinese New Year – January 17 (Tuesday)
- Black Saturday – April 4
- All Souls’ Day – November 2 (Monday)
- Christmas Eve – December 24 (Wednesday)
The dates for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha will be announced later, following the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or astronomical calculations. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) will recommend the exact dates for these observances.
The proclamation also directs the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to issue the implementing guidelines for the observance of these holidays.
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Source: Presidential Communications Office (pco.gov.ph)
