Check Here the Holidays 2025 in the Philippines & the Special Observances
HOLIDAYS 2025 PHILIPPINES – Here are the regular holidays and special non working days in the country as approved by President Bongbong Marcos.
Every year, there are several holidays in the Philippines. There are regular holidays, special non-working and working days, as well as local holidays. Most of the regular holidays are those that are due to nationwide observances.
Undeniably, the holidays are among those that many people await. They are opportunities to join the celebration and, undeniably, they are also chances for extended rest or time with family and friends in the case of many people.
Are you excited to check on the holidays 2025 in the Philippines? By knowing the holidays, you can plan some trips and vacations ahead.
Many of the holidays 2025 in the Philippines are regular holidays. During these days, classes in all levels in schools as well as work in both private and public offices are suspended. Meanwhile, those employees who have to report to work are entitled to an extra pay. The employees who need to report to work during special non-working days will also receive an extra pay.
In the Philippines, there are labor rules as to how much is the pay during regular holiday and special non-working day. Recently, executive secretary Lucas Bersamin by the authority given by Pres. Bongbong Marcos signed the Proclamation No. 727 which entails the holidays 2025 in the Philippines.
Based on the proclamation released by Malacañang, here are the regular holidays and special non-working and working days approved by Pres. Bongbong Marcos:
Regular Holidays
January
- January 1 (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day
April
- April 9 (Wednesday) – Araw ng Kagitingan
- April 17 – Maundy Thursday
- April 18 – Good Friday
May
- May 1 (Thursday) – Labor Day
June
- June 12 (Thursday) – Independence Day
August
- August 25 (Last Monday of August) – National Heroes Day
November
- November 30 (Sunday) – Bonifacio Day
December
- December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas Day
- December 30 (Tuesday) – Rizal Day
Special Non-Working Days
August
- August 21 (Thursday) – Ninoy Aquino Day
November
- November 1 (Saturday) – All Saints Day
December
- • December 8 (Monday) – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
- December 31 (Wednesday) – Last Day of the Year
Special Working Days
February
- February 25 (Tuesday) – EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary
Additional Special Non-Working Days
January
- January 29 (Wednesday) – Chinese New Year
April
- April 19 – Black Saturday
October
- October 31 (Friday) – All Saints’ Day Eve
December
- December 24 (Wednesday) – Christmas Eve
In most cases, there are additional holidays on top of the holidays on the list released by the Palace prior to the succeeding year. Some of these additional holidays are in line with the Muslim celebration of the Ramadan.