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New year, leave agad!

Eliana Lacap · Dec 17, 2025, 12:20 PM

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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.