Holidays Philippines 2024 — Lists of Regular Holiday Events & Special Non-Working Days

Guide on Holidays in the Philippines this 2024 & the Special Events

HOLIDAYS PHILIPPINES 2024 – You can check the lists of the regular holiday events and the special non-working days in the country this year.

Are you one of the people who love to go on out-of-town vacations during holidays most especially when it is close to a weekend? Or you might be one of those who have hectic schedules and the holidays are perfect opportunities for rest and relaxation? You might like to check the list of holidays in the Philippines this 2024 ahead.

In the Philippines, every year, there is a long list of holidays which include regular holidays and special non-working days. Most of these holidays are in commemoration of a special event or person that have left a mark in the history of the country.

During regular holidays in the country, classes are suspended as well as work in both public and private sectors. However, there are offices and business that have to remain in operation even on holidays most especially in the private sector.

When an employee reports to work on a regular holiday, he/she is entitled to an equivalent of 100% of his/her basic salary for the first 8 hours on top of his/her wage for the day. Here are the regular holidays in the Philippines this 2024:

New Year’s Day – January 1 (Monday)
Maundy Thursday – March 28
Good Friday – March 29
Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 (Tuesday)
Labor Day – May 1 (Wednesday)
Independence Day – June 12 (Wednesday)
National Heroes Day – August 26 (Monday)
Bonifacio Day – November 30 (Saturday)
Christmas Day – December 25 (Wednesday)
Rizal Day – December 30 (Monday)

There are also special non-working on the list of holidays in the Philippines this 2024. During special non-working days, employees who report to work get an extra pay that is equivalent to 30% of their basic salary for the first eight-hour shift. Here are the special non-working days in the country this year: