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; WHEREAS, on 25 February 2025 (Tuesday), the country will commemorate the In a separate order, Marcos declared July 27, 2025 (Sunday) as a special non-working day in commemoration of the Iglesia ni Cristo's founding anniversary. For 2024, the People Power anniversary Find the list of nationwide holidays in the Philippines for 2025. New Year's Day: Regular Holiday : Jan 23: Thursday: First Philippine Republic Day: Special Working Day : Jan 27: Monday: Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj: Common Local Holiday : Jan 29: Wednesday: Lunar New Year's Day: Special Non-working Holiday : Feb 25: Tuesday: People Power Anniversary: Observance : Mar 1: Saturday: Ramadan Start (Tentative Date January 29 (Wednesday) – Chinese New Year; April. April 19 – Black Saturday; October. October 31 (Friday) – All Saints’ Day Eve; December. December 24 (Wednesday) – Christmas Eve; Updating You might also like to check which Philippines holidays bring a long weekend this year 2025. MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang released on Thursday the list of regular holidays and special non-working days in 2025. Based on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Proclamation No. 727 signed Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary – December 8 (Monday) Last Day of the Year – December 31 (Wednesday) Special Working Day. EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary– February 25 (Tuesday) Additional Special Non-Working Days. Chinese New Year – January 29 (Wednesday) Black Saturday– April 19. Christmas Eve – December 24 Date. Day. Holiday Name. Type. Jan-01. Wednesday. New Year’s Day. National Holiday. Jan-29. Wednesday. Chinese New Year. Special Non-working Holiday. Feb-25. Tuesday 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) 6 Long Weekend Holidays in the Philippines 2025 (without leaves) Long Weekend Holidays: Dates: Days Chinese New Year: 29 Jan-2 Feb 2025: 30-31 Jan 2025: Wed-Sun Chinese New Year – January 29; Christmas Eve – December 24; Special Working Day. EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary – February 25; The complete list of holidays ensures Filipinos can plan ahead for work breaks, vacations, or important events. Promoting Cultural Diversity. Declaring Chinese New Year as a holiday highlights the BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 727 DECLARING THE REGULAR HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAYS FOR THE YEAR 2025 WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 9492 dated 24 July 2007 amended Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order (EO) No. 292, also known as the Administrative Code of 1987, by declaring certain days (specific or movable) as special or regular holidays; New Year’s Day: January 1, 2025 (Wednesday) Araw ng Kagitingan: April 9, 2025 (Wednesday) Maundy Thursday: April 17, 2025 (Thursday) Good Friday: April 18, 2025 (Friday) Labor Day: May 1, 2025 (Thursday) Independence Day: June 12, 2025 (Thursday) National Heroes Day: August 25, 2025 (Monday) Bonifacio Day: November 30, 2025 (Sunday) Christmas Day 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. Upcoming public holiday, and calendar of Singapore's public holidays for2023, 2024 and 2025. Chinese New Year 29 January 2025 - 30 January 2025, Indonesia Public Holidays 2025. Chinese New Year Holiday: 29 Jan: Wed: Chinese New Year: 28 Mar: Fri: Bali Hindu New Year Holiday: 29 Mar: Sat: Bali Hindu New Public Holidays for 2025 5 August 2024. 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; (Regular Holiday) – Honors national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, executed in 1896 for advocating reforms during Spanish rule. December 31 (Wednesday): New Year’s Eve (Special Non-Working Holiday) – Marks the last day of the year, celebrated with family gatherings and festivities. Day Date Holiday Name Type Comments; Wednesday: Jan 01: New Year's Day: National Holiday: Regular holiday: Monday: Jan 27: Israa & Miaraj Night: Not A Public Holiday The list ahead, made official by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. through Proclamation No. 727, rounds up the regular holidays and special non-working holidays for the year 2025. Malacañang announced the official dates of the 2025 holidays in October 2024. These are as follows:
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