Quick answer: Philippines has 238 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 |
| February | 19 | 1 |
| March | 21 | 1 |
| April | 19 | 4 |
| May | 18 | 3 |
| June | 19 | 3 |
| July | 23 | 0 |
| August | 18 | 3 |
| September | 22 | 0 |
| October | 22 | 0 |
| November | 19 | 3 |
| December | 18 | 5 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Philippines)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Lunar New Year's Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Maundy Thursday |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Black Saturday |
| Apr 9, 2026 | The Day of Valor |
| May 1, 2026 | Labor Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha |
| May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Day 2 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Amun Jadid |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Amun Jadid |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Ninoy Aquino Day |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Maulid un-Nabi |
| Aug 31, 2026 | National Heroes Day |
| Nov 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day |
| Nov 2, 2026 | All Souls' Day |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Bonifacio Day |
| Dec 8, 2026 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 30, 2026 | Rizal Day |
| Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
23 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 2026?
Philippines has 238 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 25 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
May, August and December 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.