Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Philippines 2027
Philippines has 9 long weekends in 2027. The longest natural break is 4 days around Maundy Thursday & Good Friday & Holy Saturday (Thu 25 Mar – Sun 28 Mar). Take Wednesday off and turn the Maundy Thursday & Good Friday & Holy Saturday break into a 5-day run.
9
Long weekends
5
Longest break (days)
9
Bridge day opportunities
All long weekends in Philippines 2027
Sorted by calendar date. "Days off" = the natural break without any annual leave. "Bridge days" = working days to take as paid leave to extend the break.
| Date range | Holiday | Days off | Bridge days to take | Total break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan | New Year's Day | 3 | Thursday(Thu 31 Dec) | 4d |
| Wed 24 Mar – Sun 28 Mar | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday | 4 | Wednesday(Wed 24 Mar) | 5d |
| Thu 8 Apr – Sun 11 Apr | Day of Valor | 3 | Thursday(Thu 8 Apr) | 4d |
| Fri 27 Aug – Mon 30 Aug | National Heroes Day | 3 | Friday(Fri 27 Aug) | 4d |
| Fri 29 Oct – Mon 1 Nov | All Saints' Day Eve, All Saints' Day | 3 | Friday(Fri 29 Oct) | 4d |
| Sat 27 Nov – Tue 30 Nov | Bonifacio Day | 1 | Monday(Mon 29 Nov) | 4d |
| Sat 4 Dec – Wed 8 Dec | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary | 1 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 6 Dec, Tue 7 Dec) | 5d |
| Thu 23 Dec – Sun 26 Dec | Christmas Eve, Christmas Day | 3 | Thursday(Thu 23 Dec) | 4d |
| Wed 29 Dec – Sun 2 Jan | Rizal Day, Last Day of The Year | 4 | Wednesday(Wed 29 Dec) | 5d |
Best long weekends in Philippines 2027
The top breaks ranked by total consecutive days off.
March
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday & Holy Saturday
Wed 24 Mar – Sun 28 Mar
5
days
December
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Sat 4 Dec – Wed 8 Dec
5
days
December
Rizal Day & Last Day of The Year
Wed 29 Dec – Sun 2 Jan
5
days
January
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
4
days
How to use bridge days in Philippines
A bridge day (sometimes called a sandwiched day) is a working day that sits between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking it as paid annual leave, you connect the holiday to the weekend and create a longer uninterrupted break.
For example, if a public holiday falls on a Thursday, taking Friday off gives you Thursday + Friday + Saturday + Sunday — four consecutive days using only one day of leave.
In Philippines 2027, there are 9 bridge day opportunities highlighted in the table above. The biggest gain is around Maundy Thursday & Good Friday & Holy Saturday: take Wednesday off to turn a 4-day break into 5 consecutive days using only 1 day of annual leave.
Public holidays linked to long weekends
Maundy Thursday
Thu 25 Mar
Good Friday
Fri 26 Mar
Holy Saturday
Sat 27 Mar
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Wed 8 Dec
Rizal Day
Thu 30 Dec
Last Day of The Year
Fri 31 Dec
New Year's Day
Fri 1 Jan
Day of Valor
Fri 9 Apr
National Heroes Day
Mon 30 Aug
All Saints' Day Eve
Sun 31 Oct
All Saints' Day
Mon 1 Nov
Bonifacio Day
Tue 30 Nov
Christmas Eve
Fri 24 Dec
Christmas Day
Sat 25 Dec
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Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Philippines have in 2027?
Philippines has 9 long weekends in 2027 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates an uninterrupted break of four or more days using just one or two days of paid leave — maximising your time off.
What is the longest long weekend in Philippines in 2027?
The longest break is 5 days from Wednesday, 24 March 2027 to Sunday, 28 March 2027, centred around Maundy Thursday and Good Friday and Holy Saturday (taking Wednesday as annual leave).
How can I get the most days off with the least leave in Philippines 2027?
The best bridge day opportunity is around Maundy Thursday & Good Friday & Holy Saturday (Thu 25 Mar – Sun 28 Mar). Take Wednesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break using only 1 day of paid leave.
Are bridge days public holidays in Philippines?
No. Bridge days are ordinary working days — employees choose to take them as paid annual leave. They are not legally mandated public holidays.