Philippines celebrates many local holidays aside from the national ones. The local holidays in this country depend on the demographics of the population.

Certain events such as the day of founding, birth, or death of rulers also determine some local holidays in Philippines. In some regions of Philippines, religious festivals of the major religion are also considered as local holidays.

From year to year, the list of public holidays in Philippines may be different due to different calendar used for calculations (Chinese lunar calendar, Islamic Calendar, and Gregorian Calendar).

The dates of certain holidays also change every year since they are calculated based on days of the week. As an illustration, Good Friday is celebrated on certain Friday of certain month regardless the date of the month.

Singapore & Philippine 2012 Holiday List

Philippines Holidays 2013
Below is the list of Philippines 2013 public holidays. Please note that this is only an estimate. We do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information available.

New Year’s Day
Araw ng Bagong Taon – New Year 2013
1st day of the 1st month in Western Calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013

Maulid un-Nabi
An Islamic festival to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.
Common local holiday in Philippines
Thursday, 24 January 2013

Chinese New Year
Araw ng Bagong Taon ng mga Tsino – Chinese New Year 2013
Regular day / tentative
Sunday, 10 February 2013

People Power Day
Araw ng People Power (Lakas ng Bayan)
Commemoration of the People Power Revolusion in 1986
Monday, 25 February 2013

Maundy Thursday
Huwebes Santo
Commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles
Thursday, 28 March 2013

Good Friday
Biyernes Santo
Commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ – Good Friday 2013
Friday, 29 March 2013

Holy Saturday
Day before Easter Sunday
Saturday, 30 March 2013

Easter Sunday
Linggo ng Pagkabuhay
Commemoration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ – Easter 2013
Sunday, 31 March 2013

The Day of Valor
Araw ng Kagitingan
Commemoration of the courage of the Filippino and American forces who surrendered to Japanese soldiers
Tuesday, 9 April 2013

Labour Day
Araw ng Manggagawa
Celebration of the workers’ economic and social achievement – Labour Day 2013
Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Lailatul Isra Wal Miraj
An Islamic Festival to commemorate the Prophet’s journey in one night – Isra Miraj 2013
Common local holiday in Philippines
Thursday, 6 June 2013

Philippines Independence Day
Araw ng Kasarinlan
Celebration of the Philippines Declaration of Independence
Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Eidul-Fitar
An Islamic festival to celebrate the end of Ramadan fasting month- Eid 2013
End of the holy month of Ramadan
Friday, 9 August 2013

Ninoy Aquino Day
Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Ninoy Aquino
Commemoration of the assassination of senator Benigno S. “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. in 1983Ninoy Aquino Day 2013
Wednesday, 21 August 2013

National Heroes Day
Araw ng mga Bayani
Commemoration of all the heroes in the nation
Sunday, 25 August 2013
^Monday, 26 August 2013

Eid-ul-Adha
An Islamic festival
Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice – Eid-ul-Adha
Tuesday, 15 October 2013

All Saints’ Day
Araw ng mga Santo
Commemoration of the Saints and the dead – All Saints’ Day
Friday, 1 November 2013

All Souls’ Day
Araw ng mga Patay
Special Non-working Holiday November – All Souls’ Day
Saturday, 2 November 2013

Bonifacio Day
Kaarawan ni Bonifacio
Commemoration of Andres Bonifacio’s birthday in 1863 – Bonifacio Day
Saturday, 30 November 2013

Christmas Eve
Day before Christmas
Tuesday, 24 December 2013

Christmas Day
Araw ng Pasko
Commemorate the birthday of Jesus Christ – Christmas Day
Wednesday, 25 December 2013

Rizal Day
Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Commemoration of the execution of Jose Rizal, a Philippines’ hero, by Spanish colonial authorities in 1896 – Rizal Day
Monday, 30 December 2013

Last Day of the Year
Bisperas ng Bagong Taon
Day before New Year
Tuesday, 31 December 2013

Happy Philippines Holiday 2013!

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