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 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 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
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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.
Holiday Observances For 2022
Here’s a detailed list of all the holidays we can look forward to in 2022. Mark your calendars!
DATE | HOLIDAY NAME | HOLIDAY TYPE | DAY |
January 1 | New Year | Regular | Saturday |
January 23 | 1st Philippine Republic Day | Special Working | Sunday |
February 1 | Chinese Lunar (New Year) | Special Non-Working | Tuesday |
February 25 | EDSA People Power Revolution | Special Non-Working | Friday |
March 1 | Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj | Local Holiday | Tuesday |
March 20 | March Equinox | Season | Sunday |
April 9 | Day of Valor | Regular | Saturday |
April 14 | Maundy Thursday | Regular | Thursday |
April 15 | Good Friday | Regular | Friday |
April 16 | Black Saturday | Special Non-working | Saturday |
April 17 | Easter Sunday | Observance | Sunday |
May 1 | Labor Day | Regular | Sunday |
June 12 | Independence Day | Regular | Sunday |
June 21 | June Solstice | Observance | Tuesday |
July 30 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, local holiday | Saturday |
August 21 | Ninoy Aquino Day | Special Non-working | Sunday |
August 29 | National Heroes Day | Regular | Monday |
September 3 | Yamashita Surrender Day | Special Working Public | Saturday |
September 8 | Feast of Nativity of Mary | Special Working Public | Thursday |
DATE | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY TYPE | DAY |
October 8 | Maulid un-Nabi (Unofficial Date) | Common local | Saturday |
November 1 | All Saint’s Day | Special Non-working | Tuesday |
November 2 | All Soul’s Day | Special working | Wednesday |
November 30 | Bonifacio Day | Regular | Wednesday |
December 8 | Feast of Immaculate Concepcion | Special Non-working | Thursday |
December 22 | December Solstice | Season | Thursday |
December 24 | Christmas Eve | Special Working | Saturday |
DEcember 25 | Christmas day | Regular | Sunday |
December 30 | Rizal Day | Regular | Friday |
December 31 | New Year’s Eve | Special Working | Saturday |
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.