2026 Philippine Holidays: Here Are the Long Weekends, Parents

Ready to plan your family trip and file your vacation leaves for 2026? Marking the upcoming Philippine holidays on your calendar isn't just about logistics; it's about giving your family something to look forward to.

In fact, a 2023 integrative review on the benefits of vacations highlighted that a significant happiness boost comes from simply anticipating a trip. These planned breaks also strengthen family bonds and create lasting memories.

Plus, as the benefits of family travel show, these trips are a great way to help your children develop life skills while also boosting your own well-being.

To help you get started, check out this official list of 2026 holidays, so you can confidently map out your year.

Your Complete List of 2026 Philippine Holidays

Plan your breaks with a list of the 2026 Philippine holidays. It helps you file your leaves early for family travel.

Here's a look at the regular holidays and special non-working days for 2026.

January

• January 1 (Thursday) - New Year's Day (Regular Holiday)

February

• February 17 (Tuesday) – Chinese New Year (Additional Special Non-Working Holiday)

April

• April 2 (Thursday) - Maundy Thursday (Regular Holiday)
• April 3 (Friday) - Good Friday (Regular Holiday)
• April 4 (Saturday) - Black Saturday (Additional Special Non-Working Holiday)
• April 9 (Thursday) - Araw ng Kagitingan (Regular Holiday)

May

• May 1 (Friday) - Labor Day (Regular Holiday)

June

• June 12 (Friday) - Independence Day (Regular Holiday)

August

• August 21 (Friday) - Ninoy Aquino Day (Special Non-Working Holiday)
• August 31 (Monday) - National Heroes Day (Regular Holiday)

November

• November 1 (Sunday) - All Saints' Day (Special Non-Working Holiday)
• November 2 (Monday) - All Souls' Day (Additional Special Non-Working Holiday)
• November 30 (Monday) - Bonifacio Day (Regular Holiday)

December

• December 8 (Tuesday) - Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Special Non-Working Holiday)
• December 24 (Thursday) – Christmas Eve (Additional Special Non-Working Holiday)
• December 25 (Friday) - Christmas Day (Regular Holiday)
• December 30 (Wednesday) - Rizal Day (Regular Holiday)
• December 31 (Thursday) - Last Day of the Year (Special Non-Working Holiday)

Movable Islamic Holidays

• Eid'l Fitr (End of Ramadan) - Date to be announced
• Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) - Date to be announced

Your Guide to the 2026 Long Weekends

Long weekends are ideal for a trip to the beach, visiting relatives in the province, or a quick getaway to a nearby country.

Here are the confirmed long weekends for 2026—perfect for those weekend getaways or a relaxing staycation.

• April 2 to 5 (Thursday to Sunday): Four-day weekend for Holy Week
• May 1 to 3 (Friday to Sunday): Three-day weekend for Labor Day
• June 12 to 14 (Friday to Sunday): Three-day weekend for Independence Day
• August 21 to 23 (Friday to Sunday): Three-day weekend for Ninoy Aquino Day
• August 29 to 31 (Saturday to Monday): Three-day weekend for National Heroes Day
• October 31 to November 2 (Saturday to Monday): Three-day break for All Saints' and All Souls' Day activities
• November 28 to 30 (Saturday to Monday): Three-day weekend for Bonifacio Day
• December 24 to 27 (Thursday to Sunday): Four-day weekend to celebrate Christmas with your family

When you’re vacation planning, a checklist of travel essentials for your baby can be a lifesaver. For international trips, organize documents and familiarize yourself with this guide on the Philippine passport application for children.

Key School Dates to Remember

Beyond the public holidays, your child's academic calendar contains other important dates. Below are the official dates for the remainder of School Year (SY) 2025-2026, followed by the anticipated schedule for the start of SY 2026-2027.

Official Dates for SY 2025-2026 (January-June 2026)

According to the Department of Education’s (DepEd) official calendar for SY 2025-2026, here are the key dates falling in the first half of 2026:

• January 5, 2026: Resumption of slasses after the holiday break
• January 22-23, 2026: Third Quarter examinations
• March 19-20, 2026: Fourth Quarter examinations
• March 30-31, 2026: End-of-School-Year (EOSY) Rites
• April 1, 2026: Final Parent-Teacher Conference and distribution of cards
• April-June: Summer break is the perfect opportunity to plan a one- to two-week family vacation

Anticipated Dates for SY 2026-2027 (June-December 2026)

While DepEd still has to release their 2026-2027 official calendar, you can anticipate the following schedule based on the indicative opening and typical school events.

• January 31, 2026: Start of early registration for incoming Kinder, Grades 1, 7, 11, out-of-school children, youth, and adults (OSCYA) and transferees. DepEd has also announced that children who are 5 years old by October 2026 are eligible to apply.
• June 8, 2026: Indicative Opening Date for SY 2026-20278
• August: Buwan ng Wika; Expect school programs and activities where your child might need a traditional Filipino costume.
• October 24, 2026: United Nations Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, so school celebrations will likely be held on the preceding Friday, October 23.
• Late October: Semestral break is a great time to file your leaves and take a longer family trip.

Make Every Break Count

Using the Philippine holidays to plan your family travel is a great way to boost your family's happiness. A 2023 review in Frontiers in Psychology even found that tourism directly benefits your physical health, psychological well-being, and overall quality of life.

But what kind of break is best? A 2021 study in Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights showed that short breaks (three to four days) can be powerful for restoring your ability to focus, especially when you fully detach from work.

On the other hand, if you can plan a longer getaway, a 2025 study on the impact of vacation length found that a vacation lasting one to two weeks is the most effective for reducing stress, preventing burnout, and improving your overall well-being.

Whether it's a long weekend or a week-long holiday, the most important thing is to use the Philippine holidays as a time to rest, have fun, and create lasting memories as a family.

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