MANILA — Malacañang released the government’s official work-and-rest calendar for 2026, setting the dates of regular holidays and special non-working days nationwide while designating the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution as a special working day.
The schedule is contained in Proclamation No. 1006, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., and formally issued by Malacañang to guide public offices, private employers, schools, and businesses in planning operations, travel, and workforce arrangements for the year ahead.
Under the proclamation, the regular holidays for 2026 are:
* January 1 – New Year’s Day
* April 2 – Maundy Thursday
* April 3 – Good Friday
* April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan
* May 1 – Labor Day
* June 12 – Independence Day
* August 31 – National Heroes Day (last Monday of August)
* November 30 – Bonifacio Day
* December 25 – Christmas Day
* December 30 – Rizal Day
The proclamation also lists special non-working days:
* August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day
* November 1 – All Saints’ Day
* December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
* December 31 – Last day of the year
In addition, four dates were declared additional special non-working days nationwide:
* February 17 – Chinese New Year
* April 4 – Black Saturday
* November 2 – All Souls’ Day
* December 24 – Christmas Eve
Significantly, February 25, 2026 was designated a special working day to mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, which the proclamation cited for its role in ushering in political, social, and economic reforms.
The Department of Labor and Employment was directed to issue the implementing guidelines for the holiday schedule, which takes effect immediately.
Malacañang said separate proclamations will be issued for Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha, with exact dates to be determined based on lunar or astronomical calculations upon recommendation of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.
The Palace explained that Chinese New Year may be observed as a special non-working day “without prejudice to public interest,” citing its cultural significance and widespread observance, while Black Saturday continues to be traditionally recognized nationwide as part of Holy Week.
Declaring November 2 and December 24 as additional special non-working days, Malacañang said the move is intended to give families more time for traditional observances surrounding All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, and Christmas, while also encouraging domestic tourism./PN
