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School holidays

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4 school breaks in Philippines during 2026. Longest is 68 days (Summer Holidays).

School breaks

4

Total off-days

105

Longest break

68 d

Calendar year

2026

All 2026 school breaks

4 total
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Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 4 · 16 days

16d
Apr1

Summer HolidaysNow

Apr 1 – Jun 7 · 68 days

68d
Oct26

Mid-Year Wellness Break

Oct 26 – 30 · 5 days

5d
Dec19

Christmas Holidays

Dec 19 – Jan 3 · 16 days

16d

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Public holidays in 2026

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Feb17

Chinese New Year

Feb25

EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary

Mar20

Eid al-Fitr

Apr2

Maundy Thursday

Apr3

Good Friday

Apr4

Black Saturday

Apr9

Araw ng Kagitingan

May1

Labour Day

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Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in Philippines 2026?
Philippines schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Philippines have in 2026?
Philippines schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Philippines 2026?
The Christmas school break in Philippines runs December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Philippines 2026?
The summer school break in Philippines runs April 1, 2026 – June 7, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Philippines. See the source link below for the official publication.

School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.