Philippines Holidays 2027: Complete List And Long Weekends Slug:

Planning your 2027 trips? The Philippine government has released the official list of regular holidays, special non-working days, and special working days for 2027.

Knowing the Philippines holidays 2027 schedule can help you plan annual leave, family holidays, weekend getaways, and overseas trips ahead of time. Several holidays also fall close to weekends, giving travellers opportunities to enjoy longer breaks without using too many leave days.

Here is the complete list of Philippine holidays in 2027, plus the dates to watch if you are planning your next trip.

Complete List Of Philippine Holidays In 2027

January 2027 Holidays

1 January, Friday: New Year's Day
Regular holiday

The year starts with a Friday holiday, giving many workers a potential three day weekend from 1 to 3 January.

February 2027 Holidays

6 February, Saturday: Chinese New Year
Special non-working day

25 February, Thursday: EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary
Special working day

Chinese New Year falls on a Saturday in 2027, while the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary is observed as a special working day.

March 2027 Holidays

25 March, Thursday: Maundy Thursday
Regular holiday

26 March, Friday: Good Friday
Regular holiday

27 March, Saturday: Black Saturday
Special non-working day

With Easter Sunday following on 28 March, Holy Week 2027 creates a four day break for many workers. This makes it one of the key periods to consider when planning domestic or international travel.

If you are travelling during Holy Week, it is worth booking flights and accommodation early, as popular destinations can become busy during the period.

April 2027 Holidays

9 April, Friday: Araw ng Kagitingan
Regular holiday

Araw ng Kagitingan falls on a Friday, creating another potential three day weekend from 9 to 11 April.

May 2027 Holidays

1 May, Saturday: Labor Day
Regular holiday

Labor Day falls on a Saturday in 2027, so it does not create an additional weekday break for most workers.

June 2027 Holidays

12 June, Saturday: Independence Day
Regular holiday

Independence Day also falls on a Saturday, meaning there is no additional weekday break for most workers.

August 2027 Holidays

21 August, Saturday: Ninoy Aquino Day
Special non-working day

30 August, Monday: National Heroes Day
Regular holiday

National Heroes Day falls on a Monday, giving travellers a potential three day weekend from 28 to 30 August.

November 2027 Holidays

1 November, Monday: All Saints' Day
Special non-working day

2 November, Tuesday: All Souls' Day
Special non-working day

30 November, Tuesday: Bonifacio Day
Regular holiday

All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day fall on Monday and Tuesday respectively, creating a potential four day break from 30 October to 2 November when combined with the weekend.

This period is particularly important for travellers visiting family or returning to their home provinces for Undas.

December 2027 Holidays

8 December, Wednesday: Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Special non-working day

24 December, Friday: Christmas Eve
Special non-working day

25 December, Saturday: Christmas Day
Regular holiday

30 December, Thursday: Rizal Day
Regular holiday

31 December, Friday: Last Day of the Year
Special non-working day

Christmas Eve falls on a Friday, followed by Christmas Day on Saturday and the weekend. This creates a potential four day Christmas break from 24 to 27 December for many workers.

The 30 and 31 December holidays also give travellers another opportunity to plan a year end getaway.

The dates for Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha will be announced separately based on the Islamic lunar calendar.

What Are The Long Weekends In The Philippines In 2027?

If you are planning your annual leave around the Philippines holidays 2027, these are some of the key long weekends to keep on your calendar.

New Year's Day Long Weekend

1 January, Friday gives many workers a potential three day weekend from 1 to 3 January.

It could be a convenient time for a short domestic trip before the year gets busy.

Holy Week Long Weekend

25 to 28 March covers Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday, and Easter Sunday.

This gives many workers a four day Holy Week break, making it one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

Araw ng Kagitingan Long Weekend

9 April, Friday creates a potential three day weekend from 9 to 11 April.

Travellers can use the break for a short beach trip, city escape, or nearby destination.

National Heroes Day Long Weekend

30 August, Monday creates another three day weekend from 28 to 30 August.

This can be a useful opportunity for a quick domestic getaway before the final stretch of the year.

All Saints' Day And All Souls' Day Long Weekend

With All Saints' Day on Monday, 1 November and All Souls' Day on Tuesday, 2 November, travellers could have a four day break from 30 October to 2 November when the weekend is included.

However, Undas is also one of the country's busiest periods for travel, so expect higher demand for transport and accommodation.

Christmas Long Weekend

Christmas Eve falls on Friday, 24 December, followed by Christmas Day on Saturday and the weekend.

This creates a potential four day Christmas break from 24 to 27 December, giving families more time for celebrations or a holiday trip.

How To Maximise Your 2027 Leave Days

The 2027 holiday calendar gives travellers several opportunities to extend their breaks by strategically using annual leave.

Instead of taking several consecutive days off, consider using one or two leave days beside a Friday or Monday holiday to create a longer break.

For popular travel periods such as Holy Week, Undas, and Christmas, planning early can also help you find better flight schedules and accommodation options.

If you are planning an international trip, remember to check passport validity, visa requirements, entry rules, and airline schedules before booking.

For domestic trips, consider travelling on less busy dates around the holiday period if you want to avoid peak crowds and potentially higher travel costs.

Start Planning Your 2027 Trips

With the Philippines holidays 2027 calendar now available, it is a good time to start marking your preferred travel dates.

The biggest opportunities for longer breaks include Holy Week, Araw ng Kagitingan, National Heroes Day, Undas, and the Christmas period.

Whether you are planning a quick weekend escape, a family holiday, or an overseas adventure, checking the holiday calendar early can help you make better use of your leave days and plan your trips ahead of peak travel periods.

Save these dates to your 2027 travel calendar and start thinking about where your next holiday could take you.