There are many national holidays in the Philippines and long weekends this 2023! Start planning your trips to make the most of these holidays!
On August 23, 2022, Malacañang Palace released the list of National Regular and Special (non-working) Holidays for 2023 through Proclamation No. 42.
The said proclamation lists 10 regular holidays and 7 special non-working holidays for 2023. Some of these holidays fall on a Monday or Friday which also give the chance for us to enjoy several long weekends in the Philippines. This is indeed good news for Filipino Travelers as it gives us more time to enjoy the holidays with the long weekends that can be spent on a vacation here or abroad.
UPDATE #1: Amending Proclamation No. 42, Proclamation No. 90 declares January 2, 2023 as a special non-working day while April 10 and November 27, 2023 are now considered as regular holidays.
UPDATE #2: February 24, 2023 is a holiday in the Philippines. Proclamation No. 167, Malacañang Palace moved the February 25, 2023 holiday to February 24, 2023, pursuant to the principle of holiday economics.
UPDATE #3: April 21, 2023 is a holiday in the Philippines. Proclamation No. 201, Malacañang Palace declared April 21, 2023 (Friday) as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr, or the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. This means April 21 to 23 is a three-day long weekend.
UPDATE #4: Is June 29, 2023 a holiday in observance of Eid al-Adha? As of this writing, Malacañang Palace has not declared June 29 a holiday. But I am expecting that they will declare it a national holiday and move it to June 30, 2023 holiday so that we could enjoy a 3-days long weekend from Friday (June 30) to Sunday (July 2).
UPDATE #5: June 28, 2023 is a regular holiday in the Philippines, in observance of Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). Malacañang Palace declared Wednesday, June 28, 2023 as a regular holiday throughout the country via Proclamation No. 258.
UPDATE #6: October 30, 2023 was declared as a "Special Non-Working Holiday" all over the Philippines to give way for Filipinos to vote for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections.
UPDATE #7: Is October 31, 2023 a holiday in the Philippines? As of this writing, Malacañang Palace has not declared October 31 a holiday. But we coould hope that it will be declared as a holiday as it was declared as a special non-working holiday last year.
UPDATE #8: December 26, 2023 is a holiday. Malacañang Palace has declared December 26, 2023 as a "special non-working day" to give the Filipino people more time to celebrate the Christmas season with their families and loved ones.
If you're looking for the list of Holidays in the Philippines for 2024, click here!
2023 Regular, Special Non-Working Holidays, and Long Weekends in the Philippines
WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS LIST OF 2023 HOLIDAYS IN THE PHILIPPINES? |
Regular Holidays in the Philippines for 2023
- January 1 (Sunday) – New Year’s Day
- April 6 (Thursday) – Maundy Thursday
- April 7 (Friday) – Good Friday
- April 10 (Monday) - Monday nearest April 9 which is Araw ng Kagitingan
- May 1 (Monday) – Labor Day
- June 12 (Monday) – Independence Day
- August 28 (Monday) – National Heroes Day
- November 27 (Monday) – Monday nearest November 30 which is Bonifacio Day
- December 25 (Monday) – Christmas Day
- December 30 (Saturday) – Rizal Day
Special Non-Working Holidays in the Philippines for 2023
- February 25 (Saturday) moved to February 24 (Friday) – EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary
- April 8 (Saturday) – Black Saturday
- August 21 (Monday) – Ninoy Aquino Day
- October 30 (Monday) - Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections
- November 1 (Wednesday) – All Saints' Day
- December 8 (Friday) – Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion of Mary
- December 31 (Sunday) - Last Day of the Year
2023 BARANGAY & SK ELECTIONS: October 30, 2023 is a holiday all over the Philippines. Proclamation 359 declares October 30, 2023 as a "Special Non-Working Holiday" to allow Filipinos to participate in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections.
CHINESE NEW YEAR 2023 HOLIDAY: Is January 22, 2023 (Sunday) or January 23, 2023 (Monday) a holiday in the Philippines? In previous years, Chinese New Year was included in the list of non-working days. Unfortunately, as of this writing, it is not included in the list of holidays in the Philippines for 2023. But last August 3, 2022, Senator Angara has filed Senate Bill 1012 or "An act declaring Chinese New Year's Day a special non-working holiday in the Philippines". Let's see if this bill (which is still pending at the committee level) will be approved or if Malacañang Palace will declare Sunday or Monday as a special non-working holiday in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Additional Special Non-Working Holidays in the Philippines for 2023
- January 2 (Monday) - New Year Long Weekend
- November 2 (Thursday) - All Souls' Day
Additional Holidays in the Philippines for 2023
The proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of the Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha will be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined, in the accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos will recommend the actual dates on which these holidays shall repectively fall. The President will issue separate proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of these holidays.
Estimated dates of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha 2023
- April 21 (Friday) - Eid al-Fitr or the end of the month of Ramadan
- June 29 (Thursday) - Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice
UPDATES:
- Proclamation No. 201 s. 2023 declares April 21, 2023 as a national holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid al-Fitr or the Feast of Ramadhan.
- Proclamation No. 258 s. 2023 declares June 28, 2023 as a national holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
List of Long Weekend Holidays in 2023
- December 31-January 2 (Saturday to Monday) - New Year
- February 24-23 (Friday to Sunday) - EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary
- April 6-10 (Thursday to Monday) - Holy Week + Araw ng Kagitingan
- April 21-23 (Friday to Sunday) - End of Ramadan
- April 29-May 1 (Saturday to Monday) - Labor Day
- June 10-12 (Saturday to Monday) - Independence Day
- August 19-21 (Saturday to Monday) - Ninoy Aquino Day
- August 26-28 (Saturday to Monday) - National Heroes Day
- November 25-27 (Saturday to Monday) Bonifacio Day
- December 8-10 (Friday to Sunday) - Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion
- December 23-25 (Saturday to Monday) - Christmas
- December 30-January 1 (Saturday to Monday) - Rizal Day + New Year 2024
- If you take a leave from work on November 3, you could enjoy an additional long weekend from November 1 to 5, 2023 (Wednesday to Sunday).
Below is a copy of Proclamation No. 42
Wether you're planning to travel here in the Philippines or abroad, take note of these dates of regular national holidays and special non-working holidays to plan for your vacation. Be sure to make the most of these holidays the Philippines! Enjoy a longer vacation by scheduling your trip during the long weekends! Enjoy traveling, have fun, and always stay safe!
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ReplyDeleteIs June 29, 2023 a national holiday? Will it be moved to June 30 to satisfy the economic consideration of this administration?
ReplyDeletebased on UPDATE # 6 wherein Oct. 30, 2023 was declared a HOLIDAY due to upcoming Brgy Election, how about Oct. 31, 2023 ?
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