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MANILA, Philippines — The official list of holidays and non-working days for 2025 has been released. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Proclamation No. 727 declaring the regular holidays WHEREAS, on 29 January 2025, Chinese nationals all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, popularly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines, and such date may be declared as a special (non-working) day without detriment to public interest; The Philippine government has officially declared January 29, 2025 (Wednesday) as a special non-working day in celebration of the Chinese New Year. This was announced under Proclamation No. 727, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Year Date Day Holiday; 2025: 29 Jan: Wed: Chinese New Year: 2026: 17 Feb: Tue: Chinese New Year: 2027: 6 Feb: Sat: Chinese New Year: Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. New Year’s Day: 1 Jan 2025: Wednesday: Chinese New Year: 29 Jan 2025: Wednesday: 30 Jan 2025: Thursday: Hari Raya Puasa: 31 Mar 2025* Monday: Good Friday: 18 Apr 2025 Chinese New Year has been celebrated in the Philippines for a long time since ethnic Chinese comprise about 1.5% of the population. It has become an official holiday and a designated day off, elevating the scale and significance of the celebrations. Manila's Chinatown, Binondo, which is already bust List of dates for other years. Upcoming holidays in Philippines. Holidays in Philippines 2025. Holidays in Philippines 2026. Lunar New Year is considered to be the most important festival for the Chinese community in the Philippines. The Chinese New Year in the Philippines can last up to 15 days depending on the year. The holiday is not based on the Gregorian calendar. Monday January 27, 2025 New Year’s Day (Regular Holiday)– Celebrates the start of the new calendar year. January 25 (Saturday): Chinese New Year (Special Non-Working Holiday) – Marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, celebrated by the Chinese-Filipino community. Chinese New Year in 2025. The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian made a call to bring China’s and Philippines’ bilateral relations “back on track” as he and the embassy celebrated the 2025 Chinese New Year. (From left) Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Senate President Francis Escudero (Photo from Amb. CEBU, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) (Non-Working) Day on January 29, 2025, in celebration of the Chinese New Year. 01 Jan 2025: New Year's Day: National: 30 Jan 2025: Chinese New Year (bridge day) National: 31 Jan 2025: Chinese New Year: National: 01 Apr 2025: Eid'l Fitr: National: 09 Apr 2025: The Day of Valor: National: 16 Apr 2025: Holy Wednesday: National: Government Holiday, half-day for state workers : 17 Apr 2025: Maundy Thursday: National: 18 Apr Summary; The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Asian communities across the world will begin ringing in the Lunar New Year tomorrow, with 2025 designated as the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. The Snake is the sixth animal in the Hong Kong is set to welcome the Year of the Snake with the much-anticipated Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade, and this year, Filipino pride will take center stage. Representing the Philippines in this grand celebration is the renowned Canlaon City Pasayaw Dance Company, bringing their unique cultural flair and vibrant energy Henry’s Community Chinese New Year Photo Walk (January 28, 2025) Capture the vibrant streets of Binondo with Henry’s Cameras’ first-ever photo walk. Meet fellow photography enthusiasts at Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz and snap the lively Chinese New Year celebrations. It marks the start of the lunar calendar, which follows the moon's cycles. This vibrant tradition has inspired similar festivities across Asia, including Korea's Seollal, Tibet's Losar, and the Ryukyu New Year in Japan. When is Chinese New Year 2025? Chinese New Year 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, marking the start of the Year of This contemporary Asian restaurant has nine private dining rooms where guests can exclusively hold lunch or dinner. They also have offerings dubbed "Blessings in Bloom," which guests can enjoy from Jan. 9 to Jan. 29, featuring its special treats, including Prosperity Box, a single layer nian gao (P2,888), Double Happiness, a double layer nian gao (P3,988), Xin Nian Kua Le hamper (P6,888) and The temple will have a Chinese New Year Countdown celebration on January 28, 2025, from 6 PM to midnight which will be an evening filled with activities, including the bell ringing ceremony, witness dragon and lion dances, and the chance to adorn yourself with beautiful Chinese costumes and customizable accessories.
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