New Year's Day is a public holiday in Philippines, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Bagong Taon. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameBagong Taon
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryPH flag Philippines
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Philippines?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Philippines.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Philippines. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Philippines, New Year's Day is known as "Bagong Taon".

All Public Holidays in Philippines PH flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-02-17 Chinese New Year Public
2026-04-02 Maundy Thursday Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-04 Holy Saturday Public
2026-04-09 Day of Valor Public
2026-05-01 Labour Day Public
2026-06-12 Independence Day Public
2026-08-21 Ninoy Aquino Day Public
2026-08-31 National Heroes Day Public
2026-10-31 All Saints' Day Eve Public
2026-11-01 All Saints' Day Public
2026-11-30 Bonifacio Day Public
2026-12-30 Rizal Day Public
2026-12-08 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Public

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