In Philippines in 2026, the best annual leave opportunity is New Year's Day Break (1 January – 4 January), where just 1 leave day delivers 4 consecutive days off — a 4.0× ROI. There are 18 public holidays in Philippines in 2026, with Chinese New Year Break and Day of Valor Break also offering strong returns.
The Philippines has 12 regular and 3 special non-working holidays per year, including Ninoy Aquino Day and the All Saints' Day–All Souls' Day cluster in November. When regular and special holidays align with weekends, Filipino workers can create impressive extended breaks. Use PocketLeave to calculate your best leave opportunities for 2026 and get the most out of every day off.
Top 3 Leave Opportunities in 2026
New Year's Day Break
Chinese New Year Break
Day of Valor Break
Philippines Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Chinese New Year | Tuesday |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Maundy Thursday | Thursday |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Holy Saturday | Saturday |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Day of Valor | Thursday |
| 1 May 2026 | Labour Day | Friday |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Independence Day | Friday |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Ninoy Aquino Day | Friday |
| 31 Aug 2026 | National Heroes Day | Monday |
| 31 Oct 2026 | All Saints' Day Eve | Saturday |
| 1 Nov 2026 | All Saints' Day | Sunday |
| 30 Nov 2026 | Bonifacio Day | Monday |
| 8 Dec 2026 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary | Tuesday |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Christmas Eve | Thursday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 30 Dec 2026 | Rizal Day | Wednesday |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Last Day of The Year | Thursday |
Frequently Asked Questions — Philippines
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