Manila Public Holidays 2026 – Local Bank Holidays & Business Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in Manila?

Public holidays observed in Manila include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Philippines, since Manila doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Manila, National Capital Region

Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in Manila, National Capital Region? Here is the complete city holiday reference for Manila.

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Manila align operating hours with statutory government gazette notifications. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Araw ng Kasarinlan (Independence Day) on June 12) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Manila.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Manila, National Capital Region

This is Philippines's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Philippines's country-level and National Capital Region holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Manila as anywhere else in Philippines.

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

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Manila

These are Philippines's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Philippines's country and National Capital Region holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Manila just as everywhere else in Philippines.

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

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Manila

In Manila, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Manila's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Philippines declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 1,600,000 and running on the Asia/Manila time zone, Manila follows Philippines's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Manila Public Holidays

Are banks in Manila closed on public holidays?

Yes. Manila's bank branches follow Philippines's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.

What public holidays are observed in Manila?

Public holidays observed in Manila include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Philippines, since Manila doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Manila?

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in Manila.

Do public holidays in Manila differ from other cities in Philippines?

No — public holidays in Philippines are set nationally, not city by city, so Manila observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Philippines. This page is a convenient Manila-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does Manila use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Manila runs on the Asia/Manila time zone. Since Philippines's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Manila — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Manila's public holiday dates come from?

Manila follows Philippines's national statutory holidays, published via www.gov.ph — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Manila Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Araw ng Kasarinlan (Independence Day) (June 12)

📍 Manila Quick Facts

State / Province: National Capital Region

Population: 1,600,000

Time Zone: Asia/Manila

Coordinates: 14.6042°, 120.9822°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +08:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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