Public Holidays Philippines 2026: Plan Your Getaways Now

Ever tried booking a trip during a Philippine holiday? You know the struggle - sky-high flight fares, fully booked hotels, and endless crowds. But don’t worry! With the right strategies, you can enjoy your public holidays in the Philippines without paying too much or feeling anxious. This guide gives you the complete holiday list! Plus, get smart hacks on when to travel, where to go, and how to save! Public Holidays Philippines 2026 at a Glance Here’s the full list of official types of holidays: regular holiday or public holiday. Mark your calendar now and watch for long weekends you can turn into mini getaways! Regular National Holidays New Year’s Day - January 1 (Thursday) Maundy Thursday - April 2 Good Friday - April 3 Easter Sunday - April 5 Araw ng Kagitingan - April 9 (Thursday) Labor Day - May 1 (Friday) Independence Day - June 12, Friday Constitution Day - June 18, Thursday National Heroes Day - August 31 (Monday) Bonifacio Day - November 30 (Monday) Christmas Day - December 25 (Friday) Rizal Day - December 30 (Tuesday) Special Non-Working Days Chinese New Year - February 17 (Tuesday) EDSA Revolution Anniversary - February 25 (Wednesday) Black Saturday - April 4 Islamic New Year (Muslim Filipinos) - March 19 (Thursday) (tentative, subject to lunar calendar and Islamic calendar) Ninoy Aquino Day - August 21 (Friday) All Saints’ Day - November 1 (Sunday) All Souls’ Day (Special Holiday for Students and Workers) - November 2 (Monday) Immaculate Conception Day - December 8 (Tuesday) Christmas Eve - December 24 (Thursday) New Year’s Eve - December 31 (Thursday) Special National Events and Bank Holidays Election Day - May 11 (Monday) Bank Holidays Office Holidays Why Travel Costs Spike During Public Holidays It comes down to one word: demand. When everyone’s traveling at once, prices naturally climb. Flights Airlines use dynamic pricing - the fewer seats left, the higher the price climbs. During Holy Week, Christmas, and long weekends, even budget airlines like Cebu Pacific and AirAsia increase fares. Demand is guaranteed, after all. Domestic hotspots like Boracay, Cebu, Palawan, and Davao often double or triple in price. International getaways like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan also see steep jumps as Filipinos take advantage of short holidays abroad. Example: A Manila to Cebu ticket that costs ₱2,500 off-peak may rise to ₱7,000+ when booked just before Holy Week. Land and Sea Transport It’s not just flights. Buses, vans, and ferries fill up quickly, too. Provincial routes to Baguio, Bicol, or Mindanao often sell out days in advance. Book bus, ferry, or train tickets early via 12Go . You can compare routes and departure times easily across the Philippines. Hotels and Resorts Accommodation is one of the hardest-hit sectors during public holidays. Hotels know they’ll reach full capacity, so they: Increase nightly rates as rooms get booked. Add minimum-stay rules (ex: “must book 2-3 nights”). Implement stricter cancellation policies. Bundle in “holiday extras” like mandatory buffets or gala dinners - whether you want them...

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