Best Days to Take Leave in Philippines 2027
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Wed, Mar 24 to get 5 days off from Mar 24 to Mar 28. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday.
- Take Mon, Mar 29 to get 5 days off from Mar 25 to Mar 29. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday.
- Take Mon, Jan 4 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Fri, Feb 26 to get 4 days off from Feb 25 to Feb 28. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary.
- Take Thu, Apr 8 to get 4 days off from Apr 8 to Apr 11. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor).
Philippines 2027 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 8 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2027 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2027-01-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary (2027-02-25, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Maundy Thursday (2027-03-25, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Good Friday (2027-03-26, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) (2027-04-09, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- National Heroes Day (2027-08-30, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Bonifacio Day (2027-11-30, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Rizal Day (2027-12-30, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
Philippines Official Public Holidays 2027 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2027-01-01) | Fri | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Feb 25 (2027-02-25) | Thu | EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary | Public Holiday |
| Mar 25 (2027-03-25) | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Mar 26 (2027-03-26) | Fri | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Mar 27 (2027-03-27) | Sat | Black Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 9 (2027-04-09) | Fri | Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) | Public Holiday |
| May 1 (2027-05-01) | Sat | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| Jun 12 (2027-06-12) | Sat | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug 30 (2027-08-30) | Mon | National Heroes Day | Public Holiday |
| Nov 30 (2027-11-30) | Tue | Bonifacio Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 25 (2027-12-25) | Sat | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 30 (2027-12-30) | Thu | Rizal Day | Public Holiday |
About Philippines Holidays & Observances
The Philippines categorizes holidays by presidential proclamation into Regular Holidays (100% premium pay) and Special Non-Working Days. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.