The country of Philippines is famous for its colorful festivals. The days of festivity are definitely days of joy and the people enjoy complete holiday on those marked days in the calendar. Generally, Philippines enjoy a number of holidays owing to the long list of festivals. However there are some fixed holidays and some holidays which vary with each year.
Public Holidays in Philippines
New Years Day – 1st January
EDSA Revolution Day- 22nd February
Day of Valor- 9th April
Labor Day- 1st May
Independence Day (derived from Spain) - 12th June
National Heroes Day- 31st August
All Saints Day- 1st November
Christmas Day- 25th December
Rizal Day- 30th December
New Year’s Eve- 31st December
Variable Holidays in Philippines
There are three variable holidays in Philippines all in the month of April. They are Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter.
Festival Holidays in Philippines
The festival holidays in Philippines vary according to the province and cities in Philippines.
Quiapo Fiesta- 9th January
Constitution day- 3rd week of January
Tondo Fiesta- 3rd Sunday in the month of January
San Roque Parish Fiesta- 27th January
Liberation day of Mandaluyong City- 9th February
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes- 11th February
Fiesta of Santa Marta- the 2nd Sunday in the month of February
Foundation day- 16th February
People Power Anniversary- 22nd to 25th February
Foundation Day- 27th March
Antipolo Pilgrimage- entire month of May
Antipolo Pilgrimage- entire month of May
Tourism week- 1st week of May
Carabao Festival- 14th May
Obando Fertility Rites- 17th to 19th May
San Juan Town Fiesta- 24th June
Lechon Parade- 24th June
Bocaue River Festival- 1st Sunday in the month of July
Fluvial Parade- 26th July
National Language week- 1st week in the month of July
Town Fiesta- 16th august
Quezon Day- 19th August
Feast of Saint Raphael- 11th September
La Naval de Manila- 2nd Sunday in the month of October
Feast of Christ he king- 25th October
Music Festival – 6th November
Pasig Fiesta- 8th December
Muntinlupa Day celebrations- 13th to 19th December
Down Masses- 16th to 24th December
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