Holiday Guide for Philippines in 2017

Philippines 2017
Philippines
2017

Philippines information

Population: 109.58m
Capital: Manila
Calling Code: (63)
Time Zone: +8 UTC
Currency: Philippine peso
Language: English

List of National Holidays in Philippines in 2017

New Year's Day


New Year's Day

Philippines: Araw ng Bagong Taon. New Years Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

Public Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Public Holiday

Philippines: Special non-working day to extend New Year holidays

Chinese New Year


Chinese New Year

Philippines: The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, swathed in traditions and rituals

Davao City Day


Davao City Day

Davao: This special non-working day marks the creation of the City of Davao on 16 March 1936.

The Day of Valor


The Day of Valor

Philippines: Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the fall of the Bataan peninsula during the second world war.

Maundy Thursday


Maundy Thursday

Philippines: Huwebes Santo. Commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist

Good Friday

 Long Weekend! 
Good Friday

Philippines: Biyernes Santo. Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.

Black Saturday


Black Saturday

Philippines: Day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week. Commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb

Public Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Public Holiday

Manila (NCR): The Palace has declared a non-working holiday in Metro Manila for the ASEAN Summit

Labor Day

 Long Weekend! 
Labor Day

Philippines: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Independence Day

 Long Weekend! 
Independence Day

Philippines: Celebrates the Philippine Declaration of Independence on 12 June 1898

Manila Day


Manila Day

Manila (NCR): Manila Day is a public holiday that honours the 1571 founding of the city by Miguel López de Legaspi.

Eid'l Fitr

 Long Weekend! 
Eid'l Fitr

Philippines: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan

Public Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Public Holiday

Davao: The Palace has declared a non-working holiday in Davao City for 32nd Kadayawan sa Davao

Birthday of Manuel L Quezon


Birthday of Manuel L Quezon

Quezon, Quezon: Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora

Ninoy Aquino Day

 Long Weekend! 
Ninoy Aquino Day

Philippines: The holiday commemorates the assassination of former Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr. on 21 August 1983

National Heroes' Day

 Long Weekend! 
National Heroes' Day

Philippines: Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes

Eidul Adha

 Long Weekend! 
Eidul Adha

Philippines: The Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast of the Muslim calendar. It falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar

Public Holiday


Public Holiday

Philippines: Special non-working day to create a long weekend before All Saints' Day

All Saints' Day


All Saints' Day

Philippines: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs

Bonifacio Day


Bonifacio Day

Philippines: Known in the Philippines as 'Araw ng Kapanganakan ni Bonifacio', this day commemorates the birth of Andrés Bonifacio on November 30th 1863

Christmas Day

 Long Weekend! 
Christmas Day

Philippines: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC

Rizal Day


Rizal Day

Philippines: Commemorates the execution of José Rizal by the Spanish on December 30th 1896

New Year's Eve


New Year's Eve

Philippines: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches

Notes

  • The Labor Code of the Philippines specifies two types of holidays: the 'regular holiday' and the 'special non-working day'. There is a difference in the pay that employers are required to pay between the two type of holidays.