Manila School Holidays (2026)

The school year in Manila starts in the first week of June and ends in April. The semestral break is in October and Christmas break is held for a week during December.

School holidays in Manila also include other public holidays observed all over the Philippines. Each Filipino school may have a different term start and end dates. For more updated information, please visit individual school websites.

When are school holidays in Manila?

What are the other holidays in Manila?

New Year’s Holiday
In Manila, New Year’s Holiday starts from January 1 to January 2. It is marked by festivities, fireworks show, and more.

Chinese New Year
It is one of the most important holidays among the Chinese community in Manila.

People Power Revolution
The People Power Revolution was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines, that occurred on February 22–25, 1986. The revolt was made to oust existing Martial Law in the Philippines.

Davao City Day
This holiday celebrates the city of Davao, a city in Mindanao region.

Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is the day before Good Friday. It is a holiday among Christian countries like the Philippines.

Good Friday
This holiday remembers the passion and death of Jesus.

Black Saturday
Also a part of holy week, Black Saturday is the day after the death of Jesus.

The Day of Valor
The Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor, this day remembers the important events which occurred in World War II – under Japanese occupation in the Philippines.

Labor Day
This day celebrates workers’ rights.

Independence Day
This holiday commemorates the day the Philippines became independent from Spain, which reigned in the Philippines for 300 years.

Eid’l Fitr
Marking the fasting month of Ramadan, Eidul Fitr is an important celebration for Filipino Muslims.

Ninoy Aquino Day
A national non-working day in the Philippines, this holiday commemorates the day former senator Ninoy Aquino was assassinated.

Eidul Adha
Eidul Adha is a Muslim celebration that honors the willingness of Ibrahim to obey Allah. This Muslim holiday also remembers the end of Hajj.

National Heroes Day
This day remembers all the heroes of the Philippines, who courageously fought for independence.

All Saints’ Day & All Souls Day
Observed every November 1st to 2nd, All Saints Day and All Souls Day remember the saints and all who have departed.

Bonifacio Day
One of the country’s heroes, Bonifacio Day commemorates Andres Bonifacio’s birth.

Immaculate Conception Day
This marks the immaculate conception of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
These two holidays remember the day Jesus was born.

Rizal Day
Rizal Day remembers Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines and his contribution to independence.

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