Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Philippines
Philippines has 18 long weekends in 2026 and 9 in 2027. The longest break is 6 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Eid al-Adha for a 6-day break.
2026
View all18
Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
18
Bridge opps
- 6d
Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Day 2
Sat 23 May – Thu 28 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 6d
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Thu 24 Dec – Tue 29 Dec
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 6d
Rizal Day & New Year's Eve
Sat 26 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday & Holy Saturday
Wed 24 Mar – Sun 28 Mar
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Sat 4 Dec – Wed 8 Dec
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Rizal Day & Last Day of The Year
Wed 29 Dec – Sun 2 Jan
Take Wednesday off
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Public holidays in Philippines 2026
All 26 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Philippines 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Philippines 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Philippines 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Philippines have in 2026?
Philippines has 18 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Philippines have in 2027?
Philippines has 9 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Philippines?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Day 2 (Wed 27 May – Thu 28 May). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 6-day break with only 2 days of leave.