March 2023 holidays Philippines

COMPLETE LIST: 2023 Holidays in the Philippines with 7 Long Weekends

March 2023 holidays Philippines


There are many national holidays in the Philippines and long weekends this 2023! Start planning your trips to make the most of these holidays!

On August 23, 2022, Malacañang Palace released the list of National Regular and Special (non-working) Holidays for 2023 through Proclamation No. 42.

The said proclamation lists 10 regular holidays and 7 special non-working holidays for 2023. Some of these holidays fall on a Monday or Friday which also give the chance for us to enjoy several long weekends in the Philippines. This is indeed good news for Filipino Travelers as it gives us more time to enjoy the holidays with the long weekends that can be spent on a vacation here or abroad.

2023 Regular, Special Non-Working Holidays, and Long Weekends in the Philippines



Regular Holidays in the Philippines for 2023


  • January 1 (Sunday) – New Year’s Day
  • April 9 (Sunday) – Araw ng Kagitingan
  • April 6 (Thursday) – Maundy Thursday
  • April 7 (Friday) – Good Friday
  • May 1 (Monday) – Labor Day
  • June 12 (Monday) – Independence Day
  • August 28 (Monday) – National Heroes Day
  • November 30 (Thursday) – Bonifacio Day
  • December 25 (Monday) – Christmas Day
  • December 30 (Saturday) – Rizal Day




Special Non-Working Holidays in the Philippines for 2023


  • February 25 (Saturday) – EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary
  • April 8 (Saturday) – Black Saturday
  • August 21 (Monday) – Ninoy Aquino Day
  • November 1 (Wednesday) – All Saints' Day
  • December 8 (Friday) – Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion of Mary
  • December 31 (Sunday) - Last Day of the Year

Additional Special Non-Working Holidays in the Philippines for 2023


  • November 2 (Thursday) - All Souls' Day




Additional Holidays in the Philippines for 2023

The proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of the Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha will be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined, in the accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos will recommend the actual dates on which these holidays shall repectively fall. The President will issue separate proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of these holidays.

Estimated dates of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha

  • April 22 (Saturday) - Eid al-Fitr or the end of the month of Ramadan
  • June 29 (Thursday) - Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice

List of Long Weekend Holidays in 2023


  • April 6-9 (Thursday to Sunday) - Holy Week
  • April 29-May 1 (Saturday to Monday) - Labor Day
  • June 10-12 (Saturday to Monday) - Independence Day
  • August 19-21 (Saturday to Monday) - Ninoy Aquino Day
  • August 26-28 (Saturday to Monday) - National Heroes Day
  • December 8-10 (Friday to Sunday) - Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion
  • December 23-25 (Saturday to Monday) - Christmas




Below is a copy of Proclamation No. 42

March 2023 holidays Philippines

March 2023 holidays Philippines


Wether you're planning to travel here in the Philippines or abroad, take note of these dates of regular national holidays and special non-working holidays to plan for your vacation. Be sure to make the most of these holidays the Philippines! Enjoy a longer vacation by scheduling your trip during the long weekends! Enjoy traveling, have fun, and always stay safe!

Bookmark this page as this will be updated regularly to include other holidays in the Philippines for 2023.

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March 2023 holidays Philippines
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