Philippines’ Public Holidays for 2023

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The Philippines’ public holidays are announced the year before by the government in power. Public holidays in 2023 are divided into three categories: regular public holidays, special non-working days, and additional special non-working days.

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As a predominantly catholic country, the Philippines’ biggest holidays are typically around Easter and Christmas.

Notably, with a large Muslim population in the south, a number of key Islamic holidays are also observed. 

Philippine’s public holidays for 2023

Philippine’s public holiday schedule for 2023

Public Holiday

Day 

Date
The regular holidays are:

New Year’s Day

Sunday

January 1

Maundy Thursday

Thursday

April 6

Good Friday

Friday

April 7

Araw ng Kagitingan

Monday

April 10

Eid-al Fitr

Friday

April 22

Labour Day

Monday

May 1

Independence Day

Monday

June 12

National Heroes Day

Monday

August 28

Eid-ul-Adha

Thursday

June 28

Bonifacio Day

Monday

November 27

Christmas Day

Monday

December 25

Rizal Day

Saturday

December 30
Special (non-working) days:

EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary

Saturday

February 25

Black Saturday

Saturday

April 8

Ninoy Aquino Day

Monday

August 21

All Saints’ Day

Wednesday

November 1

Additional special (non-working) days:

 

Monday

January 2

 

Thursday

November 2

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