2023 List of Holidays in Philippines (Updated)

Among the initial steps to take when we look forward to this year is to lay out important events, birthdays, and of course, the 2023 List of Holidays in Philippines, to obtain a solid image of your calendar.

As you probably already know, it is now time to start planning your forthcoming leaves and days off!

And in order to help you to maximize and be productive for the remaining holidays, the following is a compilation of all of the regular holidays, special non-working holidays, and special working holidays for the 2023 Holidays in the Philippines, as declared by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in his Proclamation no. 90, s. 2022.

National Holidays in the Philippines for 2023

The current government of the Philippines, under the administration of President Marcos, Jr., announces the dates of national holidays the year before they occur. Regular public holidays, special non-working days, and extra special non-working days make up the 2023 public holiday calendar.

Just to give you a quick background about some of the Philippine holidays, Easter and Christmas are the two most important holidays in the country because of the country's large Catholic population. In addition to this, due to the region's sizable Muslim population, many major Islamic festivals are also recognized and celebrated.

In August of 2022, Malacañang Palace formally implemented these official holidays.

A. Regular holidays for 2023

Although you might already be aware of or even memorized by heart the regular holiday in the Philippines, it's still important to take note of which day of the year they will be celebrated so that you can prepare your house and lot Philippines to save energy and plan ahead for your vacations:

- New Year’s Day: January 1 (Sunday)

- Maundy Thursday: April 6

- Good Friday: April 7

- Araw ng Kagitingan: April 10 (Moved to the nearest Monday. Originally April 9)

- Eid’l Fitr: April 21 (Friday)

- Labor Day: May 1 (Monday)

- Independence Day: June 12 (Monday)

- National Heroes Day: August 28 (Monday)

- Bonifacio Day: November 27 (Moved to the nearest Monday. Originally November 30)

- Christmas Day: December 25 (Monday)

- Rizal Day: December 30 (Saturday)

B. Special non-working holidays

Another set of holidays that you need to check is the special non-working holidays. Make sure to take note of these dates:

- EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary: February 24 (Friday)

The 24th of February in 2023 was a Philippine holiday. In condormity with the idea of holiday economics, Malacañang Palace issued Proclamation No. 167, moving the February 25 holiday to February 24.

- April 8: Black Saturday

- August 21 (Monday): Ninoy Aquino Day 

- November 1 (Wednesday): All Saints’ Day

- December 8 (Friday): Immaculate Conception of Mary Feast Day

- December 31 (Sunday): Celebration of New Year's Eve

C. Additional special non-working holidays for 2023

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. also added a list of special non-working holidays this year to promote the tourism industry and boost economic investment in the country. Make sure to add these two dates on your holiday calendar:

- January 2 (Monday)

- November 2 (Thursday)

Proclamation No. 90 (More Long Weekends)

Several new holidays were added to the calendar for 2023 as a result of Proclamation No. 90, issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on November 11. In light of the theory of holiday economics, which states that a long weekend would assist in boosting domestic travel and enhance tourist spending in the nation, PBBM asserts these holidays need to be adjusted.

Under this proclamation, April 10, 2023, which is a Sunday, was made as a holiday to celebrate Araw ng Kagitingan. Aside from that, PBBM shifted the annual Bonifacio Day celebration to November 27.

Also, in light of the fact that New Year's Day in 2023 would be a Sunday and, therefore, an opportunity for Filipinos to spend the day with friends and family, the President has likewise designated that day to be a special non-working holiday.

In addition, he made November 2, 2023, and December 31, 2023, special non-working days, thereby reversing the policy of not proclaiming All Souls' Day and the last day of the year as holidays in the last years of former President Rodrigo Duterte's term.

In line with this, it is important to take note that in the case of these non-working holidays, the "no work, no pay" policy is in effect.

List of upcoming long weekends this 2023

Now that we have already clarified all the holidays for this year, including the added and adjusted ones, we know that you are quite eager to discover which of these holidays are within the long weekend bracket and which days you need to file your leaves to maximize your time with family and friends.

Below is the list of the upcoming long weekends in 2023:

APRIL - MAY

April 29- Saturday >>> April 30- Sunday >>> May 1- Monday (Labor Day)

JUNE

June 10- Saturday >>> June 11- Sunday >>> June 12- Monday (Independence Day)

AUGUST

August 19- Saturday >>> August 20- Sunday >>> August 21- Monday (Ninoy Aquino Day)

August 26- Saturday >>> August 27- Sunday >>> August 28- Monday (National Heroes Day)

NOVEMBER

November 1- Wednesday (All Souls Day) >>> November 2- Thursday (All Saints Day) >>> November 3- Friday (Day to file as leave) >>> November 4- Saturday >>> November 5- Sunday

Nov. 25- Saturday >>> Nov. 26- Sunday >>> Nov. 27- Monday (Bonifacio Day)

DECEMBER - JANUARY 2024

December 8- Friday (Immaculate Conception Feast Day) >>> December 9- Saturday >>> December 10- Sunday

Dec. 23- Saturday >>> Dec. 24- Sunday >>> Dec. 25- Monday (Christmas Day)

December 30- Saturday (Rizal Day) >>> December 31- Sunday >>> January 1, 2024- Monday (New Year's Day)

In 2023, there will be several holidays and long weekends in the Philippines. Make the most of your vacation days by starting to arrange your travel plans now.

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