LIST: 2025 Holidays and Long Weekends in the Philippines

(SPOT.ph) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has released the regular holidays and special non-working days for the upcoming year, with at least four long weekends to expect in 2025.

The list of holidays was made official through Proclamation No. 727 as released to the public on October 31. For 2025, there are 10 regular holidays and 8 special non-working days.

Notably, the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary on February 25 is once again recognized on the official calendar (2024 was short of that holiday). However, it has now been changed from a special non-working day to a special working day.

Additional national holidays like Eid'l Fitr and Eid'l Adha will also be announced when Islamic astronomical calculations are advised by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos to the Office of the President.

Also read:Here's Why Ramadan Falls on Different Dates Every Year

List of 2025 official holidays in the Philippines

Many of the holidays and special non-working days fall on a weekend or the middle of the week like Wednesday and Thursday, so make sure to plan those vacation leaves accordingly if you plan to maximize your break.

Regular holidays

New Year's Day - January 1 (Wednesday)
Araw ng Kagitingan - April 9 (Wednesday)
Maundy Thursday - April 17 (Thursday)
Good Friday - April 18 (Friday)
Labor Day - May 1 (Thursday)
Independence Day - June 12 (Thursday)
National Heroes Day - August 25 (Monday)
Bonifacio Day - November 30 (Sunday)
Christmas Day - December 25 (Thursday)
Rizal Day - December 30 (Tuesday)

Special non-working days

Chinese New Year - January 29 (Wednesday)
Black Saturday - April 19 (Saturday)
Ninoy Aquino Day - August 21 (Thursday)
All Saints' Day Eve - October 31 (Friday)
All Saints’ Day - November 1 (Saturday)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary - December 8 (Monday)
Christmas Eve - December 24 (Wednesday)
Last Day of the Year - December 31 (Wednesday)

Special working day

EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary - February 25 (Tuesday)

Immediately after the release of the official calendar, Marcos issued Proclamation No. 729 declaring the founding anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) on July 27, 2025 as a special non-working day. Don’t get too excited, though, as this date falls on a Sunday.

List of 2024 long weekends in the Philippines

April 17 to April 20 (Thursday to Sunday) - Holy Week
August 23 to 25 (Saturday to Monday) - National Heroes Day
October 31 to November 2 (Friday to Sunday) - All Saints' Day Eve
December 6 to 7 (Saturday to Monday) - Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary

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