Best Days to Take Leave in Philippines 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Wed, Apr 5 to get 5 days off from Apr 5 to Apr 9. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday, Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor).
- Take Mon, Apr 10 to get 5 days off from Apr 6 to Apr 10. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday, Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor).
- Take Thu, Feb 24 to get 4 days off from Feb 24 to Feb 27. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary.
- Take Mon, Feb 28 to get 4 days off from Feb 25 to Feb 28. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary.
- Take Fri, Apr 28 to get 4 days off from Apr 28 to May 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
Philippines 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 8 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary (2028-02-25, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Maundy Thursday (2028-04-06, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Good Friday (2028-04-07, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Labour Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Independence Day (2028-06-12, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- National Heroes Day (2028-08-28, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Bonifacio Day (2028-11-30, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Christmas Day (2028-12-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Philippines Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Feb 25 (2028-02-25) | Fri | EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary | Public Holiday |
| Apr 6 (2028-04-06) | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 7 (2028-04-07) | Fri | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 8 (2028-04-08) | Sat | Black Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 9 (2028-04-09) | Sun | Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) | Public Holiday |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| Jun 12 (2028-06-12) | Mon | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug 28 (2028-08-28) | Mon | National Heroes Day | Public Holiday |
| Nov 30 (2028-11-30) | Thu | Bonifacio Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 25 (2028-12-25) | Mon | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 30 (2028-12-30) | Sat | 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.