Philippines Long Weekends 2026

18 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (9)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Eid al-Fitr

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Weekend Period: Mar 20 - Mar 22

Eid al-Fitr falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 3 - Apr 5

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

Labor Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Weekend Period: Jun 12 - Jun 14

Independence Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Ninoy Aquino Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Weekend Period: Aug 21 - Aug 23

Ninoy Aquino Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

National Heroes Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Weekend Period: Aug 29 - Aug 31

National Heroes Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

All Souls' Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Weekend Period: Oct 31 - Nov 2

All Souls' Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bonifacio Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, November 30, 2026
Weekend Period: Nov 28 - Nov 30

Bonifacio Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Christmas Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 25, 2026
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

Christmas Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (9)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

New Year's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 2
Total Break: Jan 1 - Jan 4

Take Friday off to bridge New Year's Day for a 4-day weekend

Chinese New Year

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 16
Total Break: Feb 14 - Feb 17

Take Monday off to bridge Chinese New Year for a 4-day weekend

Maundy Thursday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Apr 3
Total Break: Apr 2 - Apr 5

Take Friday off to bridge Maundy Thursday for a 4-day weekend

Day of Valor

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Apr 10
Total Break: Apr 9 - Apr 12

Take Friday off to bridge Day of Valor for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Adha

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 25, Tuesday, May 26
Total Break: May 23 - May 27

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Adha

Immaculate Conception

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 7
Total Break: Dec 5 - Dec 8

Take Monday off to bridge Immaculate Conception for a 4-day weekend

Christmas Eve

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 24, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 25
Total Break: Dec 24 - Dec 27

Take Friday off to bridge Christmas Eve for a 4-day weekend

Rizal Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 28, Tuesday, Dec 29
Total Break: Dec 26 - Dec 30

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Rizal Day

New Year's Eve

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 1
Total Break: Dec 31 - Jan 3

Take Friday off to bridge New Year's Eve for a 4-day weekend

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.