Philippines
Capital: Manila
About
The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area of about 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 114 million, it is the world's twelfth-most-populous country.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Philippines. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. · Ninoy Aquino Day
August 21, 2026
Friday
Araw ng mga Bayani · National Heroes Day
August 31, 2026
Monday
All Saints' Day Eve
October 31, 2026
Saturday
Araw ng mga Santo · All Saints' Day
November 1, 2026
Sunday
Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio · Bonifacio Day
November 30, 2026
Monday
Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion · Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 8, 2026
Cities (8)
References4
These references support the changing or licensed material on this page. Personal notes and ordinary geographic facts are not footnoted individually. Entry rules can change, so verify them before booking.
- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: Wikidata, .
