Quick answer: Philippines has 244 business days in 2021 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2021 through Dec 31, 2021.
Month-by-month business days (2021)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1 |
| February | 18 | 2 |
| March | 22 | 1 |
| April | 19 | 4 |
| May | 20 | 2 |
| June | 22 | 1 |
| July | 20 | 2 |
| August | 20 | 3 |
| September | 22 | 0 |
| October | 20 | 1 |
| November | 20 | 2 |
| December | 21 | 3 |
Public holidays in 2021 (Philippines)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2021 | New Year's Day |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Lunar New Year's Day |
| Feb 25, 2021 | People Power Anniversary |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Maundy Thursday |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Good Friday |
| Apr 3, 2021 | Black Saturday |
| Apr 9, 2021 | The Day of Valor |
| May 1, 2021 | Labor Day |
| May 13, 2021 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Jun 12, 2021 | Independence Day |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Eid al-Adha |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Eid al-Adha Day 2 |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Amun Jadid |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Ninoy Aquino Day |
| Aug 30, 2021 | National Heroes Day |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Maulid un-Nabi |
| Nov 1, 2021 | All Saints' Day |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Bonifacio Day |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 25, 2021 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Rizal Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2021.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
18 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Philippines in 2021?
Philippines has 244 working days in 2021 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2021 are excluded from the working-day total (about 22 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
February has the fewest working days, with 18.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.