Holidays in the Philippines for 2026

Regular and special holidays in the Philippines have been declared through Proclamation No. 1006, 2025,  signed on September 03, 2025.

The type of holiday has an impact on Payroll for Philippine employees.

The list of Holidays in the Philippines in 2026 are as follows:

The proclamation declares February 25, 2026, as a Special (Working) Day to celebrate the commemoration of the 40^th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Furthermore, the proclamation of the official dates for both Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha as national holidays shall be issued after the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos recommends to the Office of the President the actual dates on which these holidays shall fall following the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar.

Outsourcing Payroll Services to the Philippines

We understand that it can be quite tedious to keep up with the continuous changes to payroll guidelines.  Our HR and payroll services are designed to meet the requirements of companies that are seeking a consistent and reliable service that is scalable and flexible.

The modern workforce has myriad HR needs and, above all, wants to know that they will be paid on time and accurately. Keeping updated with the latest regulations, we help in the delivery of streamlined and compliant payroll and HR processes.

Our Payroll experts at Forvis Mazars in the Philippines can give a guiding hand to both employers and payroll practitioners through the changes step-by-step, ensuring a seamless transition. Contact us, to learn more about HR and Payroll Services in the Philippines .