National Capital Region Public Holidays 2026 – Regional Holiday Guide & Bank Closures

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in National Capital Region?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in National Capital Region mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in National Capital Region?

National Capital Region observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Philippines nationally, since National Capital Region doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in National Capital Region, Philippines

Planning business schedules or travel in National Capital Region, Philippines? Here is the complete public holiday reference for National Capital Region, detailing official statutory observances and bank non-working days.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in National Capital Region observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In National Capital Region, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Araw ng Kasarinlan (Independence Day) on June 12) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — National Capital Region, Philippines

This is Philippines's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Philippines's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across National Capital Region and the rest of Philippines, not a separate National Capital Region-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in National Capital Region

These are Philippines's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Philippines's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Philippines, including National Capital Region. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Araw ng Kasarinlan (Independence Day)	June 12	Regular Public Holiday	Full National Closure (Labor Code Mandated Paid Rest)	www.gov.ph
Rizal Day	December 30	Regular Public Holiday	Full National Closure	www.gov.ph

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in National Capital Region

Public holiday schedules in National Capital Region combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in National Capital Region observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in National Capital Region, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

As National Capital Region's capital, Manila observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of National Capital Region.

Frequently Asked Questions — National Capital Region Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in National Capital Region?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in National Capital Region mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in National Capital Region?

National Capital Region observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Philippines nationally, since National Capital Region doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in National Capital Region?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across National Capital Region.

Do public holidays in National Capital Region differ from the rest of Philippines?

No — public holidays in Philippines are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so National Capital Region observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient National Capital Region-specific reference, not because National Capital Region has its own separate holiday list.

Does Manila, National Capital Region's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Manila observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of National Capital Region and Philippines. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for National Capital Region's public holiday dates?

National Capital Region's public holidays are mandated by Philippines's national statutory framework, published via www.gov.ph — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.