Philippines Holiday Calendar 2026 Updated: 5 New Holidays Declared by President Marcos Jr

The Malacañang Palace has officially released the list of dates for the upcoming year under Proclamation 1006. This update is crucial for citizens and travelers planning their schedules, as it outlines the official Philippines Holiday Calendar 2026. Signed by President Marcos Jr, the proclamation ensures a balanced distribution of breaks throughout the year to boost domestic tourism and honor cultural traditions.

Significant Changes in the Philippines Holiday Calendar 2026

The 2026 timeline will have some regular and special non-working days. Most of the dates have been the same as in the past years, the government has insisted on the introduction of special non-working days in addition to the already existing ones to enable the extension of weekends. This involves the affirmation of the February 17 as a special day during the Lunar New Year and the inclusion of the All Souls Day on November 2.

Local Observances Declared by President Marcos Jr

The Palace also gave separate proclamations (Proclamations 1143 to 1147) proclaiming certain local holidays in a series of recent actions. These include:

• The 2nd of February: The Ilocos Norte Anniversary.
• February 10: Pamulinawen Festival of Laoag City.
• February 11: the Tinagba Festival of Iriga City.
• February 26: Zamboanga City Charter Anniversary.
• March 20: The Founding Anniversary of San Fernando, La Union.

Strategic Planning with Proclamation 1006

With such dates pointed out in advance, employees will be able to get as much time off as possible. The Proclamation 1006 also designates February 25 as a special working day, allowing for the 40th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution to be observed while maintaining national productivity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is February 25 a holiday in 2026?
According to Proclamation 1006, February 25, 2026, is declared a special working day. Classes and work in offices will continue as usual.

2. What are the “additional” special days for 2026?
The additional special non-working days include Chinese New Year (Feb 17), Black Saturday (April 4), All Souls’ Day (Nov 2), and Christmas Eve (Dec 24).

3. When will the dates for Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha be announced?
The specific dates for these Islamic holidays will be issued via separate proclamations once the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) confirms the lunar sightings.