Public Holidays in Philippines 2008 🇵🇭

Philippines has 16 public holidays in 2008. The next public holiday is Ninoy Aquino Day on 21. Aug. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Philippines.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Tuesday Bridge day	New Year's Day	Public holiday
20. Mar	Thursday Bridge day	Maundy Thursday	Public holiday
21. Mar	Friday Long weekend	Good Friday	Public holiday
7. Apr	Monday Long weekend	Day of Valor	Public holiday
1. May	Thursday Bridge day	Labor Day	Public holiday
9. Jun	Monday Long weekend	Independence Day	Public holiday
18. Aug	Monday Long weekend	Ninoy Aquino Day	Public holiday
25. Aug	Monday Long weekend	National Heroes Day	Public holiday
1. Oct	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr	Public holiday
1. Nov	Saturday	All Saints' Day	Public holiday
1. Dec	Monday Long weekend	Bonifacio Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Thursday Bridge day	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Friday Long weekend	Additional special (non-working) day	Public holiday
29. Dec	Monday Long weekend	Additional special (non-working) day	Public holiday
30. Dec	Tuesday Bridge day	Rizal Day	Public holiday
31. Dec	Wednesday	New Year's Eve	Public holiday

Long weekends in Philippines 2008

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

New Year's Day — 1. Jan (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
Maundy Thursday — 20. Mar (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Good Friday — 21. Mar (Friday) — long weekend
Day of Valor — 7. Apr (Monday) — long weekend
Labor Day — 1. May (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Independence Day — 9. Jun (Monday) — long weekend
Ninoy Aquino Day — 18. Aug (Monday) — long weekend
National Heroes Day — 25. Aug (Monday) — long weekend
Bonifacio Day — 1. Dec (Monday) — long weekend
Christmas Day — 25. Dec (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Additional special (non-working) day — 26. Dec (Friday) — long weekend
Additional special (non-working) day — 29. Dec (Monday) — long weekend
Rizal Day — 30. Dec (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend

Holidays that change date in Philippines

Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2008 to 2009.

Maundy Thursday: 20. Mar 2008 → 9. Apr 2009
Good Friday: 21. Mar 2008 → 10. Apr 2009
Day of Valor: 7. Apr 2008 → 6. Apr 2009
Independence Day: 9. Jun 2008 → 12. Jun 2009
Ninoy Aquino Day: 18. Aug 2008 → 21. Aug 2009
National Heroes Day: 25. Aug 2008 → 31. Aug 2009
Eid al-Fitr: 1. Oct 2008 → 21. Sep 2009
Bonifacio Day: 1. Dec 2008 → 30. Nov 2009
Additional special (non-working) day: 26. Dec 2008 → 24. Dec 2009
Additional special (non-working) day: 29. Dec 2008 → 24. Dec 2009

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Philippines have in 2008?

Philippines observes 16 public holidays in 2008. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Philippines?

The next public holiday in Philippines is Ninoy Aquino Day on 21. Aug.

Are public holidays in Philippines the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2008.