List of holidays in Philippines in 2023

Last updated on April 4th, 2023 at 06:07 pm

Holidays in the Philippines are a fantastic mix of traditional and modern celebrations, with fun-filled activities and mouth-watering cuisine. The country boasts a unique blend of cultures and religions, which makes it a fascinating destination for holidaymakers.

Christmas is the biggest celebrated occasion in the Philippines, marked by spectacular parades and street parties. Another popular festival is the Lenten Season that features colorful religious processions across the country’s many towns and cities.

Besides religious festivals, visitors can experience lively cultural events like the Ati-Atihan Festival in Aklan Province, characterized by exuberant tribal dances accompanied by drumming and chanting.

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As for foodies, they can indulge themselves in savoring local specialties such as lechon (roast pig), adobo (marinated meat), pancit (noodles), and halo-halo (dessert). With its friendly people, breathtaking natural wonders like Boracay Island, Palawan’s limestone cliffs, waterfalls at Laguna Province among others; all make holidays in the Philippines worth remembering for years to come.

List of Holidays 2023

DateDayHoliday
1 Jan SundayNew Year’s Day
2 JanMondayNew Year Holiday
24 Feb FridayEDSA Revolution Anniversary
6 Apr ThursdayMaundy Thursday
7 AprFridayGood Friday
8 AprSaturdayBlack Saturday
10 AprMondayDay of Valor
22 AprSaturdayEidul Fitr
1 May MondayLabor Day
12 JunMondayIndependence Day
28 JunWednesdayEidul Adha
21 AugMondayNinoy Aquino Day
28 AugMondayNational Heroes Day
1 NovWednesdayAll Saints’ Day
2 NovThursdayAll Saints’ Day Holiday
27 NovMondayBonifacio Day
8 DecFridayImmaculate Conception
25 Dec MondayChristmas Day
30 DecSaturdayRizal Day
31 DecSundayNew Year’s Eve
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