2022 philippine holidays

Philippine Holidays in 2022: Plan ahead!

We are approaching the year 2022, which means that Filipinos will soon have a lot of new holidays to look forward to. Many people may not know this, but the Philippines has celebrated many different holidays throughout history. There is something for everyone on the list below!

Philippine Holidays, regular holidays, non-working holidays, special holidays

PHILIPPINE HOLIDAYS 2022

Best to plan ahead and see where you can squeeze out a longer break to make the most of your vacation. Plan a trip abroad or a roadtrip to the beach or some mountain getaway.

The Difference Between Regular, Non-Working, and Special Holidays

In the Philippines, holidays are divided into regular holidays, non-working holidays, and special days.

Regular holiday – a day where most people get off work/school to celebrate an event such as Christmas or Independence Day. These are also sometimes called “bank” or “public” holidays because many banks and public offices close on these days so that their employees can celebrate.

A non-working holiday is a day where most people still get off work/school, but it is not because it is a special event like Christmas or Independence Day. Instead, these holidays are usually given as an extra day to make up for weekends that fall on certain days of the week (e.g., Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, so Monday is declared a non-working holiday).

Special day – a day where only certain people get the day off of work/school. For example, employees working in the retail industry may have Friday, December 25th off to celebrate Christmas, while those working in the government or education sectors may have to work on that day.

how many holidays does Philippines have for 2022?

How many holidays does the Philippines have for 2022?

Counting your VL or SL to coincide with a holiday? check out the regular holidays below and non-working holidays that may fit into your plans of taking a break.

The Philippines has the following regular holidays in 2022:

  • January 01 – New Year’s Day
  • April 09 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
  • April 14 – Maundy Thursday
  • April 15 – Good Friday
  • May 01 – Labor Day
  • June 12 – Independence Day
  • August 29 – National Heroes’ Day
  • November 30 – Bonifacio Day
  • December 25 – Christmas Day
  • December 30 – Rizal Day

Countdown to Holyweek 2022

  

Countdown to Christmas 2022

  

The Philippines has the following non-working holidays in 2022:

  • February 1 – Chinese New Year
  • February 25 – EDSA Revolution Anniversary
  • April 16 – Black Saturday
  • August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day
  • November 1 – All Saints Day
  • December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Special Philippine holidays 2022

  • November 2 – All Soul’s Day
  • December 24- Christmas Eve
  • December 31 – Last Day of 2022

Other holidays are not mentioned on this list as per the city where you reside. Check with your local government office to know the official holidays for your town or municipality.

Summary of holiday observances for 2022

Holiday Observances For 2022

Here’s a detailed list of all the holidays we can look forward to in 2022. Mark your calendars!

DATEHOLIDAY NAMEHOLIDAY TYPEDAY
January 1New YearRegularSaturday
January 231st Philippine Republic DaySpecial WorkingSunday
February 1Chinese Lunar (New Year)Special Non-WorkingTuesday
February 25EDSA People Power RevolutionSpecial Non-WorkingFriday
March 1Lailatul Isra Wal Mi RajLocal Holiday Tuesday
March 20March EquinoxSeasonSunday
April 9Day of ValorRegularSaturday
April 14Maundy ThursdayRegularThursday
April 15Good FridayRegularFriday
April 16Black SaturdaySpecial Non-workingSaturday
April 17Easter SundayObservanceSunday
May 1Labor DayRegularSunday
June 12Independence DayRegularSunday
June 21June SolsticeObservanceTuesday
July 30Amun JadidMuslim, local holidaySaturday
August 21Ninoy Aquino DaySpecial Non-workingSunday
August 29National Heroes DayRegularMonday
September 3Yamashita Surrender DaySpecial Working PublicSaturday
September 8Feast of Nativity of MarySpecial Working PublicThursday
DATEHOLIDAY HOLIDAY TYPEDAY
October 8Maulid un-Nabi (Unofficial Date)Common localSaturday
November 1All Saint’s DaySpecial Non-workingTuesday 
November 2All Soul’s DaySpecial workingWednesday
November 30Bonifacio DayRegularWednesday
December 8Feast of Immaculate ConcepcionSpecial Non-workingThursday
December 22December SolsticeSeasonThursday
December 24Christmas EveSpecial WorkingSaturday
DEcember 25Christmas dayRegularSunday
December 30Rizal DayRegularFriday
December 31New Year’s EveSpecial WorkingSaturday

Note: After the dates of these Islamic holidays have been determined through the Hijra or lunar calendar, the President will issue separate proclamations for Eid’l Fitr, the end of Ramadan, and Eid Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice. The National Commission will determine these holidays on Muslim Filipinos.

Thoughts

Whether a government employee or from the private sector, it is proper that all workers get a break from work and enjoy the company of their loved ones during these special occasions. Let us all cherish and celebrate these holidays to foster national unity and solidarity as we move forward in nation-building.

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