Philippine public holidays and festivals
The official holiday calendar, how holidays affect banks, offices and travel, and the major festivals — Sinulog, Ati-Atihan, Kadayawan and more.
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The official holiday calendar, how holidays affect banks, offices and travel, and the major festivals — Sinulog, Ati-Atihan, Kadayawan and more.
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Why holidays matter to expats On public holidays banks, government offices and many businesses close, schedules change, and the whole country travels. Planning around them saves you wasted trips and missed deadlines. The government publishes the official holiday list each year — regular holidays…
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- v1CurrentPublishedAug 11, 2026
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ATby Archipelago TeamEN: Original onlyES: Reviewed translation