New year, leave agad!

Planning your next leave?

Make the most of your time off. Here are the official holidays for the early part of 2026:

• 1 January – New Year’s Day: Regular Holiday

• 17 February – Chinese New Year: Special (Non-Working) Holiday

• 25 February – EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary: Special (Non-Working) Holiday

• 2 to 3 April – Maundy Thursday and Good Friday: Regular Holidays

• 4 April – Black Saturday: Special (Non-Working) Holiday

• 9 April – Araw ng Kagitingan: Regular Holiday

Regular holidays are paid days off, while special non-working holidays follow different pay rules depending on company policy. Mark your calendar early and plan your leave wisely to maximize your time off.