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No work. No classes. Walang pasok.
We commonly associate holidays with taking a break from the daily work grind. But there’s more to holidays than just that.
Philippine holidays and festivals exist for a stronger reason. We aren’t known as one of the countries in Southeast Asia and the world with the most public holidays for nothing.
Whether you’re a Pinoy, new expat, or foreigner visiting the country soon, here’s everything you need to know about holidays and festivals in the Philippines.
A holiday is a day on which work is suspended by law or custom to celebrate or commemorate a certain event.
“Holiday” comes from the Old English hāligdæg, which means “holy day.” From its Christian roots, the word’s meaning has evolved into a secular observance.
Now, it’s associated with vacations and days off. Most businesses, government offices, schools, banks, and other establishments are closed during a holiday.
For Filipinos, spending a holiday is an opportunity to rest and relax with their family.
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Types of Philippine Holidays
Public holidays are classified into either regular or special non-working holidays.
There are also local holidays observed in specific cities, towns, and provinces in the Philippines.
Regular Holidays
Regular holidays are days of religious, cultural, or historical significance observed nationwide every year or as mandated by law.
Most of them have fixed dates, except for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Eid’l Fitr, and Eid’l Adha whose dates vary every year.
There are 12 regular holidays in the Philippines:
- New Year’s Day – An important celebration among Filipinos, as they welcome the first day of the year with loved ones
- Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) – Commemoration of the Fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942 and the bravery of Filipino and American soldiers who fought during World War II
- Maundy Thursday – A Christian holiday commemorating the Thursday before Easter when Jesus Christ had the last supper with His disciples
- Good Friday – A Christian holiday for fasting and penance commemorating the Friday before Easter when Christ was crucified
- Labor Day – A tribute for Filipino workers and commemoration of the fight for workers’ rights
- Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan) – An Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting
- Independence Day – Commemoration of Philippine independence from the Spanish rule on June 12, 1898
- Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) – An Islamic holiday commemorating Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son according to Allah’s orders
- National Heroes Day – Celebration in honor of all Filipino heroes who fought for the country’s freedom
- Bonifacio Day – Commemoration of the birth of Andres Bonifacio, a national hero and the Father of the Philippine Revolution
- Christmas Day – An important holiday for Filipino families, as they celebrate the birth of Christ
- Rizal Day – Death anniversary of Jose Rizal, the Philippine national hero, and commemoration of his life and works
Special (non-working) holidays
Special non-working days, like regular holidays, are commemorated nationwide for their religious, cultural, or historical importance.
Some of them are celebrated because of traditions, while others are declared through a republic act.
Currently, nine special non-working holidays are observed in the Philippines every year:
- Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year/Spring Festival) – The first day in the traditional Chinese calendar and most important holiday for the Chinese community in the Philippines
- EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary – Commemoration of the peaceful demonstrations on February 25, 1986 that ended the dictatorship of President Ferdinand Marcos
- Black Saturday – The final day of the Holy Week commemorating Christ lying in the tomb before His resurrection on Easter Sunday
- Ninoy Aquino Day – Death anniversary of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. and commemoration for his fight for democracy against the Marcos dictatorship
- All Saints’ Day – A celebration in honor of all Christian saints
- All Souls Day – A day for remembering deceased loved ones
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary – A celebration of the day when the Blessed Virgin Mary (the mother of Christ and Patroness of the Philippines) was conceived without sin
- Christmas Eve – The day before Christmas Day when Filipino families celebrate a midnight mass and a Noche Buena feast
- New Year’s Eve – The last day of the year when Filipinos greet the New Year with a midnight meal called Media Noche
Additional national holidays
Sometimes, Malacañang declares additional special non-working days to boost tourism in the country and allow Filipinos to spend more time with their families.
This usually happens when a regular holiday falls on a weekend, like New Year’s Day 2017 that fell on a Sunday, which prompted the Palace to declare the following day (January 2) as a special holiday.
Also, presidential proclamations are issued to set special non-working days for an election day (presidential/mid-term/Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections) to enable Filipinos to exercise their right to vote.
Local holidays
Special non-working days are also declared in various cities, towns, and provinces in the country, so Filipinos can celebrate festivals and other important events in their hometowns.
In some places, special holidays are set to allow residents to participate in special elections or plebiscites in their area, such as for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law in Mindanao on January 2019.
For important events that will lead to road closures and traffic rerouting, special non-working days are also declared in affected areas.
Some examples are Pope Francis’ visit in Metro Manila in January 2015 and the ASEAN Summit in NCR, Bulacan, and Pampanga in November 2017.
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Holiday Pay Rules in the Philippines
Even though work is suspended during holidays, some workers—like in malls, hospitals, BPO companies, media outlets, etc.—may be required to report for work.
If you have to work on a holiday, you’re entitled to additional pay for that day. Even if you don’t work on a regular holiday, you should still receive your daily rate.
The Philippine Labor Code specifies the pay that employees must receive on a holiday, whether they report for work or not. Regular holiday pay is computed differently from the pay for special non-working days.
Here’s a table you can refer to for your holiday pay computation.
Condition | Regular Holiday Pay | Special Non-Working Day Pay |
Did not work | Daily rate + COLA | No work, no pay (unless there’s a company policy or collective bargaining agreement that grants payment on a special holiday) |
Worked (no overtime) | (Daily rate + COLA) x 2 | Daily rate x 1.3 |
Overtime work | [(Daily rate + COLA) x 2] + (Hourly rate x overtime hours x 2.6) | (Daily rate x 1.3) + (Hourly rate x overtime hours x 1.69) |
Worked on a rest day (no overtime) | [(Daily rate + COLA) x 2] + [(Daily rate x 2) x .30] | Daily rate x 1.5 |
Overtime work on a rest day | [(Daily rate + COLA) x 2] + [(Daily rate x 2) x .30] + (Hourly rate x overtime hours x 2.6) | (Daily rate x 1.5) + (Hourly rate x overtime hours x 1.95) |
Complete List of Public Holidays in the Philippines
Here are all the holidays observed in the entire country.
Date | Holiday | Type | Transferability |
January 1 | New Year’s Day | Regular | Fixed |
January 25 (2020) | Chinese New Year | Special non-working | Date varies |
February 25 | EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary | Special non-working | Fixed |
April 9 | Araw ng Kagitingan | Regular | Fixed |
April 9 (2020) | Maundy Thursday | Regular | Date varies |
April 10 (2020) | Good Friday | Regular | Date varies |
April 11 (2020) | Black Saturday | Special non-working | Date varies |
May 1 | Labor Day | Regular | Fixed |
May 24 (2020) | Eid’l Fitr | Regular | Date varies |
June 12 | Independence Day | Regular | Fixed |
July 31 | Eid’l Adha | Regular | Date varies |
August 21 | Ninoy Aquino Day | Special non-working | Fixed |
August 31 (2020) | National Heroes Day | Regular | Date varies (Last Monday of August) |
November 1 | All Saints’ Day | Special non-working | Fixed |
November 2 | All Souls Day | Special non-working | Fixed |
November 30 | Bonifacio Day | Regular | Fixed |
December 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary | Special non-working | Fixed |
December 24 | Christmas Eve | Special non-working | Fixed |
December 25 | Christmas Day | Regular | Fixed |
December 30 | Rizal Day | Regular | Fixed |
December 31 | New Year’s Eve | Special non-working | Fixed |
List of Local Holidays in the Philippines
Local holidays listed below are based on the presidential proclamations issued in the past few years. New holidays may be declared upon the president’s prerogative or when a particular place launches a new festival or event.
For proclamations on newly declared local special non-working days, visit the Official Gazette.
Date | Holiday | Location/s |
January 4 | Naujan Founding Anniversary | Naujan, Oriental Mindoro |
January 5 | Bauang Founding Anniversary and Baggak Festival | Bauang, La Union |
January 5 | Tagudin Founding Anniversary | Tagudin, Ilocos Sur |
January 10 | Koronadal City Founding Anniversary and Hinugyaw Festival | Koronadal City, South Cotabato |
January 11 | Bataan Founding Anniversary | Bataan |
January 12 | Valencia City Founding Anniversary | Valencia City, Bukidnon |
January 15 | Coconut Festival | San Pablo City, Laguna |
January 16 | Feast Day of Sto. Niño | Batangas City |
January 16 | Navotas City Founding Anniversary | Navotas City |
January 18 | Santa Rosa Founding Anniversary | Santa Rosa City, Laguna |
January 18 | Kaisa Festival | Tarlac City, Tarlac |
January 20 | MaKaLanYog Festival | Lipa City, Batangas |
January 20 | Melting Pot Festival | Tarlac City, Tarlac |
January 21 | Pasalamat Festival | Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur |
January 23 | Anniversary of the Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic | Bulacan |
January 25 | Carigara Founding Anniversary | Carigara, Leyte |
February 3 | Blas Ople Day | Bulacan |
February 6 | Consolacion Founding Anniversary | Consolacion, Cebu |
February 11 | Talisay City Charter Anniversary | Talisay City, Negros Occidental |
February 11 | Pamulinawen Festival | Laoag City, Ilocos Norte |
February 12 | Kidapawan City Founding Anniversary | Kidapawan City, Cotabato |
February 13 | Parañaque Cityhood Anniversary | Parañaque City |
February 17 | Birth anniversary of Teodulo Capili Natividad | Malolos, Bulacan |
February 18 | Hamaka Festival | Taytay, Rizal |
February 18 | Tawo-Tawo Festival | Bayawan City, Negros Oriental |
February 19 | Bago City Charter Anniversary | Bago City, Negros Occidental |
February 24 | Zamboanga Sibugay Charter Anniversary | Zamboanga Sibugay |
February 26 | Zamboanga City Charter Anniversary | Zamboanga City |
February 27 | General Santos City Founding Anniversary and Kalilangan Festival | General Santos City, South Cotabato |
February 28 | Escalante City Charter Anniversary | Escalante City, Negros Occidental |
February 28 | Tangub City Charter Anniversary | Tangub City, Misamis Occidental |
March 2 | La Union Founding Anniversary | La Union |
March 7 | Basilan Founding Anniversary | Basilan |
March 7 | Samal Founding Anniversary | Samal City, Davao del Norte |
March 7 | Araw ng Tagum | Tagum City, Davao del Norte |
March 8 | Compostela Valley Founding Anniversary and Bulawan Festival | Compostela Valley |
March 9 | Begnas di Bauko Festival | Bauko, Mountain Province |
March 10 | Tanauan Founding Anniversary | Tanauan, Batangas |
March 14 | Passi City Founding Anniversary | Passi City, Iloilo |
March 16 | Araw ng Dabaw | Davao City |
March 17 | Tayug Founding Anniversary | Tayug, Pangasinan |
March 18 | Masbate Founding Anniversary | Masbate |
March 19 | Pasayaw Festival | Canlaon City, Negros Oriental |
March 19 | Sulyog Festival | Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro |
March 19 | Talakag Founding Anniversary | Talakag, Bukidnon |
March 20 | San Fernando Cityhood Anniversary | San Fernando City, La Union |
March 21 | Calapan City Founding Anniversary | Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro |
March 21 | San Fabian Founding Anniversary | San Fabian, Pangasinan |
March 22 | Birth anniversary of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo | Cavite |
March 22 | Birth anniversary of Mariano Ponce | Baliwag, Bulacan |
March 22 | Malaybalay City Charter Anniversary | Malaybalay City, Bukidnon |
March 24 | Ligai Cityhood Anniversary | Ligao City, Albay |
March 29 | Binangonan Founding Anniversary | Binangonan, Rizal |
March 29 | Mambusao Founding Anniversary | Mambusao, Capiz |
March 31 | Commemoration of the First Mass in the Philippines in Limasawa Island | Southern Leyte |
March 31 | Panabo City Founding Anniversary | Panabo City, Davao del Norte |
March 31 | Sipalay City Charter Anniversary | Sipalay City, Negros Occidental |
April 1 | Tanjay City Founding Anniversary | Tanjay City, Negros Oriental |
April 2 | Birth anniversary of Francisco Baltazar | Bulacan and Bataan |
April 3 | Albay Day | Albay |
April 4 | Antipolo Cityhood Anniversary | Antipolo City, Rizal |
April 5 | Pangasinan Founding Anniversary | Pangasinan |
April 7 | Mountain Province Founding Anniversary | Mountain Province |
April 19 | Tarlac City Charter Anniversary | Tarlac City |
April 21 | Calamba Cityhood Anniversary | Calamba City, Laguna |
April 21 | Orani Founding Anniversary | Orani, Bataan |
April 23 | Commemoration of the Battle of Quingua | Plaridel, Bulacan |
April 24 | Sulop Founding Anniversary | Sulop, Davao del Sur |
April 25 | Bahaghari Festival | Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro |
April 25 | Himaya-an Festival | Himamaylan, Negros Occidental |
April 25 | Isabela City Founding Anniversary | Isabela City, Basilan |
April 26 | San Jose Founding Anniversary | San Jose, Batangas |
April 27 | Kadaugan sa Mactan Festival | Lapu Lapu City, Cebu |
May 2 | Sublian Festival | Bauan, Batangas |
May 3 | Sta. Cruz Founding Anniversary | Sta. Cruz, Marinduque |
May 5 | Birth anniversary of Gov. Bado Dangwa | Kapangan, Benguet |
May 5 | Santiago City Founding Anniversary | Santiago City, Isabela |
May 7 | San Pablo City Charter Anniversary | San Pablo City, Laguna |
May 8 | President Roxas Founding Anniversary | President Roxas, Cotabato |
May 8 | Annual cultural festivities | Camiling, Tarlac |
May 11 | Aparri Founding Anniversary | Aparri, Cagayan |
May 15 | Quezon Founding Anniversary | Quezon, Palawan |
May 15 | Pahiyas Festival | Lucban, Quezon |
May 15 | Araw ng mga Magsasaka and Araña’t Baluarte Festival | Gumaca, Quezon |
May 15 | Mogpog Founding Anniversary | Mogpog, Marinduque |
May 15 | Adlaw Nan Probinsya Nan Surigao del Norte | Surigao del Norte |
May 15 | “One Surigao” Founding Anniversary | Surigao del Sur |
May 19 | Balanghai Festival | Butuan City, Agusan del Norte |
May 20 | Sual Founding Anniversary | Sual, Pangasinan |
May 21 | Malabon City Founding Anniversary | Malabon City |
May 22 | Lubi-Lubi Festival | Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental |
May 23 | Birth anniversary of Gen. Eleuterio Marasigan | Calaca, Batangas |
May 26 | Baliwag Charter Anniversary | Baliwag, Bulacan |
May 28 | Anniversary of the Battle of Alapan/National Flag Day | Imus City, Cavite |
June 3 | Macabebe Day | Macabebe, Pampanga |
June 6 | Zamboanga del Norte Founding Anniversary | Zamboanga del Norte |
June 9 | Rosario Founding Anniversary | Rosario, Batangas |
June 11 | Rizal Province Founding Anniversary | Rizal |
June 11 | Sagay City Charter Anniversary | Sagay City, Negros Occidental |
June 13 | Silay City Charter Anniversary | Silay City, Negros Occidental |
June 15 | Alegria Founding Anniversary | Alegria, Surigao del Norte |
June 15 | Commemoration of the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption | Angeles City, Pampanga |
June 15 | General Santos City Charter Anniversary | General Santos City, South Cotabato |
June 15 | Opol Founding Anniversary | Opol, Misamis Oriental |
June 16 | Bogo City Charter Anniversary | Bogo City, Cebu |
June 16 | Molave Founding Anniversary | Molave, Zamboanga del Sur |
June 16 | Pili Founding Anniversary | Pili, Camarines Sur |
June 17 | Lapu Lapu City Charter Anniversary | Lapu Lapu City, Cebu |
June 17 | Bindoy Charter Anniversary | Bindoy, Negros Oriental |
June 17 | Maco Founding Anniversary | Maco, Compostela Valley |
June 18 | Ambaguio Founding Anniversary | Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya |
June 18 | Commemoration of Bacolod City creation | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
June 18 | Carmen Founding Anniversary | Carmen, Davao del Norte |
June 18 | Ifugao Founding Anniversary | Ifugao |
June 18 | Kalilangan Founding Anniversary | Kalilangan, Bukidnon |
June 18 | Sta. Maria Founding Anniversary | Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental |
June 19 | Birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal | Laguna |
June 19 | Laoag City Charter Anniversary | Laoag City, Ilocos Norte |
June 20 | Lipa City Founding Anniversary | Lipa City, Batangas |
June 20 | Dagupan City Charter Anniversary | Dagupan City, Pangasinan |
June 21 | Balete Founding Anniversary | Balete, Batangas |
June 21 | Bayugan City Charter Anniversary | Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur |
June 21 | Bingawan Founding Anniversary and Pagnahi-an Festival | Bingawan, Iloilo |
June 21 | Laurel Founding Anniversary | Laurel, Batangas |
June 21 | Maasim Founding Anniversary and Kestebeng Festival | Maasim, Sarangani |
June 21 | Yagi-Yagi Festival | Rosario, Agusan del Sur |
June 22 | Pagadian City Charter Anniversary | Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur |
June 22 | Socorro Founding Anniversary | Socorro, Oriental Mindoro |
June 22 | Sta. Teresita Founding Anniversary | Sta. Teresita, Cagayan |
June 24 | Bagat Dagat Festival | Masbate |
June 24 | Manila Founding Anniversary | Manila |
June 24 | Tabak Festival | Tabaco City, Albay |
June 27 | El Salvador City Charter Anniversary | El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental |
June 29 | Tree Growing Festival | Koronadal City, South Cotabato |
July 1 | Alubijid Founding Anniversary | Alubijid, Misamis Oriental |
July 1 | Moncada Founding Anniversary | Moncada, Tarlac |
July 1 | Maramag Founding Anniversary | Maramag, Bukidnon |
July 1 | Dipolog City Founding Anniversary | Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte |
July 1 | San Carlos City Charter Anniversary | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental |
July 2 | Pasig Day/Pasig City Anniversary | Pasig City |
July 2 | Tagbilaran City Charter Anniversary | Tagbilaran City, Bohol |
July 4 | Cadiz City Charter Anniversary | Cadiz City, Negros Occidental |
July 10 | Santa Rosa Cityhood Anniversary | Santa Rosa City, Laguna |
July 14 | Guihulngan City Charter Anniversary | Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental |
July 15 | Araw ng Mauban | Mauban, Quezon |
July 15 | Cordillera Administrative Region Founding Anniversary | Cordillera Administrative Region |
July 15 | Calabanga Founding Anniversary | Calabanga, Camarines Sur |
July 19 | Padigosan Festival | Digos City, Davao del Sur |
July 22 | Birth anniversary of Apolinario Mabini | Tanauan, Batangas |
July 22 | B’laan Day | General Santos City, South Cotabato |
July 22 | Bohol Founding Anniversary | Bohol |
July 22 | Claveria Founding Anniversary | Claveria, Misamis Oriental |
July 23 | Batangas City Founding Anniversary | Batangas City |
July 23 | Gingoog City Charter Anniversary | Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental |
July 23 | Nabunturan Charter Anniversary | Nabunturan, Compostela Valley |
July 25 | Sinulog sa Tanjay Festival | Tanjay City, Negros Oriental |
July 25 | Aggaw na Naturales Day | Santiago City, Isabela |
July 25 | Kinabayo Festival/Feast of St. James the Greater | Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte |
July 25 | Maasin Founding Anniversary | Maasin, Iloilo |
July 26 | Araw ng Ipil | Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay |
August 1 | Compostela Founding Anniversary and Buganihan Festival | Compostela, Compostela Valley |
August 1 | Kapalong Founding Anniversary | Kapalong, Davao del Norte |
August 1 | Kawit Day | Kawit, Cavite |
August 2 | Adlaw Hong Butuan/Butuan City Charter Anniversary | Butuan City, Agusan del Norte |
August 2 | Kabankalan Charter Anniversary | Kabankalan, Negros Occidental |
August 3 | M’lang Founding Anniversary | M’lang, Cotabato |
August 3 | Tacurong City Founding Anniversary | Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat |
August 4 | Cabuyao Cityhood Anniversary | Cabuyao City, Laguna |
August 5 | Candelaria Founding Anniversary | Candelaria, Quezon |
August 5 | Jose Avelino Day | Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Western Samar |
August 6 | Palo Day | Palo, Leyte |
August 9 | Bayongyong Festival | Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya |
August 10 | Lorenzo Tañada Sr. Day | Gumaca, Quezon |
August 11 | Samar Day | Samar |
August 13 | Magpet Founding Anniversary | Magpet, Cotabato |
August 14 | Araw ng Sto. Tomas | Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte |
August 15 | Araw ng Viga | Viga, Catanduanes |
August 15 | Bulacan Founding Anniversary | Bulacan |
August 16 | Ibalong Festival | Legazpi City, Albay |
August 16 (2019) | Kadayawan Festival (Special non-working day varies per year.) | Davao City |
August 16 | Pavvurulun Afi Festival | Tuguegarao City, Cagayan |
August 18 | Death anniversary of Sec. Jesse Robredo | Naga City, Camarines Sur |
August 19 | Quezon Day/Birth anniversary of Manuel Luis Quezon | Quezon City, Quezon province, and Aurora |
August 20 | Lucena City Charter Anniversary | Lucena City, Quezon |
August 23 | Cuartero Anniversary | Cuartero, Capiz |
August 24 | Manaragat Festival | Catbalogan City, Samar |
August 25 | Iloilo City Charter Anniversary | Iloilo City |
August 30 | Isulan Founding Anniversary and Hamungaya Festival | Isulan, Sultan Kudarat |
August 30 | Mandaue City Charter Anniversary | Mandaue City, Cebu |
September 1 | Bukidnon Founding Anniversary | Bukidnon |
September 1 | Cotabato Founding Anniversary | Cotabato |
September 1 | Jasaan Founding Anniversary | Jasaan, Misamis Oriental |
September 2 | Birth anniversary of Gen. Simeon A. Ola | Albay |
September 3 | Iriga City Founding Anniversary | Iriga City, Camarines Sur |
September 4 | Monkayo Founding Anniversary and Kariyawan Festival | Monkayo, Compostela Valley |
September 5 | General Santos City Charter Anniversary and Tuna Festival | General Santos City, South Cotabato |
September 7 | Cavite City Charter and Founding Anniversary | Cavite City, Cavite |
September 8 | Digos Founding Anniversary | Digos City, Davao del Sur |
September 8 | Sidlakasilak Festival | Loon, Bohol |
September 9 | Bais City Charter Anniversary | Bais City, Negros Oriental |
September 10 | Polomolok Founding Anniversary and F’lomlok Festival | Polomolok, South Cotabato |
September 10 | Quirino Founding Anniversary | Quirino |
September 11 | Tupi Founding Anniversary and Agten Tufi Festival | Tupi, South Cotabato |
September 12 | Siquijor’s anniversary as the capital of the province of Siquijor | Siquijor, Siquijor |
September 13 | Commemoration of the 1986 Sipat Peace Talks | Cordillera Administrative Region |
September 15 | Anniversary of the Inauguration of the Malolos Congress | Bulacan |
September 16 | Bontoc Founding Anniversary | Bontoc, Mountain Province |
September 17 | Los Baños Founding Anniversary | Los Baños, Laguna |
September 17 | Zamboanga del Sur Founding Anniversary | Zamboanga del Sur |
September 18 | Bansalan Founding Anniversary | Bansalan, Davao del Sur |
September 18 | Tacurong Cityhood Anniversary and Talakudong Festival | Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat |
September 18 | Victoria Founding Anniversary | Victoria, Oriental Mindoro |
September 20 | Birth anniversary of Josefa Llanes Escoda | Dingras, Ilocos Norte |
September 21 | San Mateo Founding Anniversary | San Mateo, Rizal |
September 26 | Naval Pueblo Day | Naval, Biliran |
September 27 | Lobo Founding Anniversary | Lobo, Batangas |
September 27 | Birth anniversary of Gen. Miguel Malvar | Malvar, Batangas |
September 29 | Bacoor City Founding Anniversary and Bakood Festival | Bacoor City, Cavite |
September 29 | San Rafael Founding Anniversary | San Rafael, Bulacan |
September 29 | Paray Festival | Irosin, Sorsogon |
September 29 | Jagna Founding Anniversary | Jagna, Bohol |
September 30 | Masbate Cityhood Anniversary | Masbate City, Masbate |
October 4 | Dila-ab Festival | Siquijor, Siquijor |
October 4 | Infanta Founding Anniversary | Infanta, Pangasinan |
October 5 | Araw ng Sta. Cruz | Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur |
October 7 | Imus City Founding Anniversary | Imus City, Cavite |
October 8 | Koronadal City Charter Anniversary | Koronadal City, South Cotabato |
October 10 | Kawayan Charter Anniversary | Kawayan, Biliran |
October 12 | Pilar Founding Anniversary | Pilar, Sorsogon |
October 15 | Allacapan Founding Anniversary | Allacapan, Cagayan |
October 15 | Jiabong Founding Anniversary | Jiabong, Samar |
October 15 | Kuliat Festival | Angeles City, Pampanga |
October 15 | Hinabangan Founding Anniversary | Hinabangan, Samar |
October 16 | Calbayog City Charter Anniversary | Calbayog City, Samar |
October 19 | Buglasan Festival | Negros Oriental |
October 22 | Pigcawayan Founding Anniversary | Pigcawayan, Cotabato |
October 24 | Cimarrones Festival | Pili, Camarines Sur |
October 26 | Foundation Day of Catanduanes | Catanduanes |
October 26 | Sambuokan Festival | Mati City, Davao Oriental |
October 26 | Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan (Commemoration of Mt. Pinatubo eruption) | Angeles City, Pampanga |
October 28 | Commemoration of the Cry of Lincud | Dingle, Iloilo |
October 28 | Davao Occidental Founding Anniversary | Davao Occidental |
November 2 | Misamis Occidental Founding Anniversary | Misamis Occidental |
November 4 | Death anniversary of Hermano Pule | Quezon |
November 5 | Cinco de Noviembre/Negros Day | Negros Occidental |
November 6 | Buenavista Founding Anniversary | Buenavista, Marinduque |
November 7 | Cuenca Founding Anniversary | Cuenca, Batangas |
November 9 | Eastern Samar Founding Anniversary | Eastern Samar |
November 10 | Dinas Founding Anniversary | Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur |
November 12 | Tanay Founding Anniversary and Hane Festival | Tanay, Rizal |
November 12 | Gumaca Founding Anniversary | Gumaca, Quezon |
November 12 | Valenzuela City Founding Anniversary | Valenzuela City |
November 13 | Pantukan Founding Anniversary | Pantukan, Compostela Valley |
November 15 | Occidental Mindoro Founding Anniversary | Occidental Mindoro |
November 15 | Oriental Mindoro Founding Anniversary | Oriental Mindoro |
November 17 | Aroroy Founding Anniversary | Aroroy, Masbate |
November 22 | Annual Thanksgiving Day | Palayan City, Nueva Ecija |
November 23 | Benguet Founding Anniversary | Benguet |
November 23 | Higantes Festival | Angono, Rizal |
November 26 | Dasmariñas City Founding Anniversary | Dasmariñas City, Cavite |
November 26 | Maragusan Founding Anniversary | Maragusan, Compostela Valley |
November 26 | Sultan Kudarat Founding Anniversary | Sultan Kudarat |
November 27 | Burgos Founding Anniversary | Burgos, La Union |
November 28 | Piñan Founding Anniversary | Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte |
November 28 | Sarangani Founding Anniversary | Sarangani |
November 28 | Sta. Margarita Founding Anniversary | Sta. Margarita, Samar |
December 1 | SumBingTik Festival | Cainta, Rizal |
December 2 | Foundation Day of Pasay City | Pasay City |
December 5 | Palayan City Founding Anniversary | Palayan City, Nueva Ecija |
December 7 | Kawayanan Festival | M’lang, Cotabato |
December 7 | Kaaldawan Nin Virac | Virac, Catanduanes |
December 8 | Agoo Founding Anniversary | Agoo, La Union |
December 8 | Batangas Founding Anniversary | Batangas |
December 8 | Taguig City Founding Anniversary | Taguig City |
December 10 | Araw ng Lungsod ng Meycauayan | Meycauayan City, Bulacan |
December 13 | Narvacan Founding Anniversary | Narvacan, Ilocos Sur |
December 18 | Tuguegarao City Charter Anniversary | Tuguegarao City, Cagayan |
December 20 | Pasaway-Handurawan Festival | Sipalay City, Negros Occidental |
December 21 | Bayawan City Charter Anniversary | Bayawan City, Negros Oriental |
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What is a Festival?
A festival is a series of special events held every year in a barangay, municipality, city, or province to celebrate and showcase its religious tradition, cultural heritage, and/or history.
Festivals in the Philippines (locally known as fiestas) commonly feature vibrant street dancing, colorful parades and costumes, cultural presentations, sumptuous food, talent contests, beauty pageants, and other merrymaking activities.
For tourists, joining a festival is a great way to experience the culture and tradition of a place, as well as the warm Filipino hospitality.
For locals, holding a festival helps boost tourism and the economy in their area. It also builds a sense of community and strengthens family ties.
Types of Philippine Festivals
Festivals come in various types based on the purpose of celebration. Being a predominantly Catholic nation, most fiestas in the Philippines are religious in nature.
There are also many cultural and food festivals in different parts of the country.
Religious festivals
A reflection of Filipino religion and faith, religious festivals honor the patron saint of a town, city, or province.
Usually, religious festivals hold a mass, novenas, and processions to thank God for a bountiful harvest and other blessings.
Most popular religious festivals in the Philippines:
- Feast of the Black Nazarene (Quaipo, Manila) – The biggest annual religious procession in the Philippines, where barefoot devotees join the procession of the statue of a black figure of Christ
- Ati-Atihan Festival (Kalibo, Aklan) – Known as the “Mother of All Philippine Festivals” in which participants in colorful costumes dance to tribal drum beats in honor of the Santo Niño (Infant Jesus)
- Sinulog Festival (Cebu) – A dance ritual honoring the Santo Niño, Cebu’s patron saint
- Dinagyang Festival (Iloilo) – Another festive parade honoring the Holy Child Jesus and commemorating the conversion of the pagan natives to Christianity
- Pahiyas Festival (Lucban, Quezon) – A colorful festival that honors San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers, and gives thanks for a bountiful harvest
Cultural festivals
Festivals are an opportunity for Filipinos to celebrate the rich culture of their hometown through cultural shows and lively street performances.
Cultural festivals are mostly a celebration of a place’s indigenous tribes, unique textiles, or overall way of life. Some of them are also held to promote the main agricultural products of a town, city, or province.
Most popular cultural festivals in the Philippines:
- MassKara Festival (Bacolod, Negros Occidental) – A huge, Mardi Gras-like masquerade party on the streets, which is a reason Bacolod is known as the City of Smiles
- Panagbenga Festival (Baguio City) – Also called Flower Festival, which is a grand parade of floats with floral designs and children dressed in plant and flower costumes
- Kadayawan Festival (Davao City) – A month-long celebration of Davao’s harvest of fruits, flowers, and crops; also a showcase of the city’s unique culture
Food festivals
Philippine cuisines are as varied as the country’s islands. This is why lot of festivals celebrate the signature local dish, fruit, vegetable, or delicacy of a town, city, or province.
Many food festivals in the Philippines celebrate their local food, such as banana, coconut, seafood, lechon (roasted pig), and kakanin (rice cakes).
Food festivals are also held in line with the “One Town One Product” government program that helps communities promote the products their place is widely known for.
Among the food festivals that attract the most number of tourists are the Parada ng Lechon (Balayan, Batangas) where roasted pigs in costumes are the stars of the parade and the Pahiyas Festival (Lucban, Quezon) where houses are decorated with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Historical festivals
Historical festivals commemorate, and sometimes reenact, a key historical event unique to the town, city, or province.
Most significant historical festivals in the Philippines:
- Kadaugan sa Mactan (Lapu Lapu City, Cebu) – Historic battle between Datu Lapu Lapu and Ferdinand Magellan’s forces
- Sinugdan Festival (Limasawa, Southern Leyte) – First mass in the Philippines
- Sandugo Festival (Bohol) – Blood compact between Bohol Datu Sikatuna and Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi
- Lingayen Gulf Festival (Pangasinan) – Historic landing of the forces led by Gen. Douglas McArthur in Lingayen Gulf in 1945
Dance festivals
Although many religious and cultural festivals involve street dancing, other festivities focus on dance as their central theme.
Examples are the Bailes de Luces in La Castellana, Negros Occidental and the Obando Fertility Dance Festival in Bulacan.
Music festivals
Annual musical events are also held in several parts of the country, catering to music enthusiasts and foreigners who want to witness the Filipino’s love for music.
The most notable music festivals in the Philippines include the International Bamboo Organ Festival in Las Piñas City, Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival in Pampanga, and Musiko Marching Band Parade in Bacoor City, Cavite.
Arts festivals
Festivals that promote Filipino artistry are very much alive in the Philippines.
The most popular arts festival is the Higantes Festival in Angono, Rizal—the Art Capital of the Philippines. Baguio City, Bicol, and Puerto Princesa City also hold their own arts festivals.
Festivals for environmental conservation
A few festivals in the Philippines, such as the Caracol Festival in Makati and Sarangani Bay Festival, promote the preservation of nature, marine resources, and biodiversity.
These festivals are a must-visit for tourists who want to support efforts in conserving the environment.
Founding anniversaries
Some Philippine festivals were created for the sole purpose of celebrating the founding anniversary of their respective municipality, city, or province.
List of Festivals in the Philippines
Every barangay, town, city, and province in the Philippines has its own fiesta.
Also, certain festivals take place in more than one location in the country (albeit in different dates), such as those celebrating the Sto. Niño, San Juan, carabao, lechon, mango, banana, coconut, bamboo, and more.
There’s a fiesta almost every day in the country—a reflection of the Filipinos’ devotion to their faith and their fun-loving nature.
Here is a list of Philippine festivals based on official sources such as national and local government websites and news reports.
Note that new festivals are launched each year in different parts of the country, while some existing ones are canceled or temporarily suspended, depending on the local government’s prerogative. Also, some festival dates may be moved to another week or month.
Festival | Type | Date | Location/s |
Ubi Festival | Cultural, food | January (date varies) | Bohol |
Binalbal Festival | Cultural | January 1 | Tudela, Misamis Occidental |
Bulaklakan Festival | Cultural | January 1 | Muntinlupa City |
Bailes de Luces (Festival of Lights) | Dance | January 5 | La Castellana, Negros Occidental |
Kuyamis Festival | Cultural | January 5 to 10 | Misamis Oriental |
Kuraldal Festival | Religious | January 6 | Sasmuan, Pampanga |
Hinugyaw Festival | Cultural, founding anniversary | January 6 to 10 | Koronadal City, South Cotabato |
Marble Festival | Arts | First Friday of January | Romblon |
Araw ng Tatlong Hari (Feast of the Three Kings) | Religious | First Sunday of January | Gasan, Marinduque |
Hambabalud Festival/Sinulog sa Jimalalud | Religious | January 8 to 15 | Jimalalud, Negros Oriental |
Feast of the Black Nazarene | Religious | January 9 | Quiapo, Manila |
Lingayen Gulf Festival | Historical | January 9 | Lingayen, Pangasinan |
Batingaw Festival | Cultural | January 10 to 16 | Cabuyao City, Laguna |
Binanog Festival | Religious, dance | Second week of January | Lambunao, Iloilo |
Biniray Festival | Religious | Second week of January | Romblon |
Minasa Festival | Religious, cultural, arts | Second to third week of January | Bustos, Bulacan |
Patupat Festival | Food | January 11 | Pozorrubio, Pangasinan |
Balsaan Festival | Cultural | January 11 to 20 | Mabini, Pangasinan |
MaKaLanYog (Mais, Kape, Lanzones, Niyog) Festival | Religious, cultural, food | January 11 to 20 | Lipa City, Batangas |
Sinulog sa Kabankalan Festival | Religious | January 11 to 20 | Kabalankalan City, Negros Occidental |
Carabao Festival | Cultural | January 12 | Bugallon, Pangasinan |
Coconut Festival | Cultural | January 13 to 15 | San Pablo City, Laguna |
Talong Festival | Food | January 13 to 21 | Villasis, Pangasinan |
Baka Festival | Cultural | January 15 | San Pablo, Isabela |
Makato Sto. Niño Festival | Religious | January 15 | Makato, Aklan |
Batan Ati-Ati Malakara Festival | Religious | January 16 | Batan, Aklan |
Kinaradto Festival | Religious, cultural | January 16 | Buenavista, Guimaras |
Kinhason Festival | Cultural | January 16 | Bacolod, Lanao del Norte |
Pangisdaan Festival | Cultural, founding anniversary | January 16 | Navotas City |
Kawayan Festival | Cultural | January 16 to 18 | Magdalena, Laguna |
Kaisa Festival | Cultural | January 16 to 20 | Tarlac City, Tarlac |
Bansudani Festival | Cultural | January 17 to 19 | Bansud, Oriental Mindoro |
Salibanda Festival | Religious | January 17 to 25 | Paete, Laguna |
Bagoong Festival | Cultural, food | January 17 to 27 | Lingayen, Pangasinan |
Dugoy Festival | Cultural | January 18 | Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro |
Sikhayan (Sikap Kabuhayan) Festival | Cultural | January 18 | Santa Rosa, Laguna |
Lubay-Lubay Festival | Cultural | January 18 to 25 | Cauayan, Negros Occidental |
Sad-Sad sa Kalye | Cultural, historical, dance | January 19 | Janiuay, Iloilo |
Panagtagbo Festival | Religious | January 19 | Mandaue City, Cebu |
Binuligay Festival | Cultural | January 20 | Jamindan, Capiz |
Feast of San Sebastian the Martyr | Religious | January 20 | Lumban, Laguna |
Melting Pot Festival | Cultural | January 20 | Tarlac City, Tarlac |
Pandot sa Bacolod | Religious | January 20 | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
Silmugi Festival | Religious | January 20 | Borbon, Cebu |
Bayluhay Festival | Cultural, historical | Third week of January | San Joaquin, Iloilo |
Haring Kalabaw Festival | Cultural | Third week of January | Santa Cruz, Marinduque |
Palayag Festival | Religious | Third week of January | Buenavista, Guimaras |
Sakay-Sakay Festival | Religious | Third week of January | Balingasag, Misamis Oriental |
Halad Festival | Religious | Third Saturday of January | Midsayap, Cotabato |
Pasungay-Pahibag Festival | Cultural | Third Saturday of January | San Joaquin, Iloilo |
Ati-Atihan Festival | Religious, cultural | Third Sunday of January | Kalibo, Aklan |
Kahimunan Festival | Religious, cultural | Third Sunday of January | Butuan City, Agusan del Norte |
Pasalamat Festival | Religious, cultural | Third Sunday of January | Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur |
Sakay-Sakay Festival | Religious | Third Sunday of January | Maasin City, Southern Leyte |
Sinulog Festival | Religious, cultural, dance | Third Sunday of January | Cebu City |
Altavas Sto. Niño Festival | Religious, historical | January 21 to 22 | Altavas, Aklan |
Longganisa Festival | Food | January 22 | Vigan City, Ilocos Sur |
Halamanan Festival | Cultural | January 23 | Guiguinto, Bulacan |
Hudyaka sa Lubi Festival | Cultural, founding anniversary | January 23 | Linamon, Lanao del Norte |
Feast of San Ildefenso Toledo | Religious | January 23 to 24 | Tanay, Rizal |
Saad Festival | Religious | January 23 to 31 | Leganes, Iloilo |
Pabirik Festival | Cultural | January 23 to February 2 | Paracale, Camarines Norte |
Feast of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage | Religious | January 24 | La Carlota City, Negros Occidental |
Langub Festival | Cultural | January 24 | Mabinay, Negros Oriental |
Ibajay Ati-Ati Municipal and Devotional Festival | Religious | January 24 to 25 | Ibajay, Aklan |
Kasadyahan Festival | Cultural | Fourth Saturday of January | Iloilo City |
Dinagyang Festival | Religious, cultural | Fourth Sunday of January | Iloilo City |
Hirinugyaw-Suguidanonay | Religious, cultural | Fourth Sunday of January | Calinog, Iloilo |
Pagdayaw Festival | Religious, dance | Fourth Sunday of January | Cajidiocan, Romblon |
Sto Niño de Malolos Festival | Religious | Fourth Sunday of January | Malolos, Bulacan |
Bambanti Festival | Cultural | Fourth week of January | Isabela |
Dinagsa Ati-Atihan Festival | Religious | Fourth week of January | Cadiz City, Negros Occidental |
Jimanban Festival | Cultural | Fourth week of January | New Lucena, Iloilo |
Owag-shi Festival | Cultural | Fourth week of January | Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya |
Sadsaran Festival | Cultural, dance | Fourth week of January | Nueva Valencia, Guimaras |
Saug Festival | Cultural | Fourth week of January | Lemery, Iloilo |
Sana-Aw Festival | Cultural | January 28 | Jordan, Guimaras |
Arawedan Festival | Cultural | January 28 to 29 | Port Barton, San Vicente, Palawan |
Kannawidan Ylocos Festival | Cultural | January 28 to February 17 | Ilocos Sur |
Pindang Festival | Food | January 28 to March 10 | Mangaldan, Pangasinan |
Candle Festival | Religious | January 31 to February 2 | Candelaria, Quezon |
Bicol Arts Festival | Cultural, arts | Entire February | Legaspi City, Albay |
Kawayan Festival | Cultural | Entire February | Koronadal City, South Cotabato |
National Arts Month | Arts | Entire February | Nationwide |
Panagbenga Festival (Baguio Flower Festival) | Cultural | Entire February | Baguio City |
Pista Sintura | Cultural, arts | Entire February | Cotabato City, Maguindanao |
Kanrila Festival | Religious | February 1 | Odiongan, Romblon |
Sumilang Festival | Religious, cultural | February 1 to 3 | Silang, Cavite |
Lavandero Festival | Cultural | February 1 to 6 | Mandaluyong City |
Ibon-Ebon Festival | Cultural | First week of February | Candaba, Pampanga |
Salakayan Festival | Cultural, historical | First week of February | Miag-ao, Iloilo |
Pamulinawen Festival | Religious, cultural, food | February 1 to 11 | Laoag City, Ilocos Norte |
Say-am Festival | Cultural, founding anniversary | February 1 to 14 | Apayao |
Dagkot Festival | Religious | February 2 | Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte |
Feast of Our Lady of Candles/Candelaria Fiesta | Religious | February 2 | Jaro, Iloilo City |
Suroy sa Surigao | Religious | February 2 | Jaro, Iloilo City |
Bulang-Bulang Festival | Cultural | February 2 to 9 | San Enrique, Negros Occidental |
PanranUmag Festival | Cultural, food | February 3 | Corcuera, Romblon |
Sigay Festival | Cultural, food | February 3 | Binmaley, Pangasinan |
Kali-Kalihan Festival | Cultural | February 3 to 9 | Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental |
Guling-Guling Festival | Religious | February 5 | Paoay, Ilocos Norte |
Kaway Festival | Religious, cultural | February 6 to 11 | Tagkawayan, Quezon |
Bebingka Festival | Food | February 7 | Manticao, Misamis Oriental |
Timpuyog Festival | Cultural | February 7 to 14 | Kiamba, Sarangani |
Bacolaodiat Festival | Cultural | Week of Chinese New Year | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
Fiesta Tsinoy | Cultural | Week of Chinese New Year | Albay |
Festival of Hearts | Cultural | First to second week of February | Tanjay City, Negros Oriental |
Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta | Sports | Second week of February | Clark, Angeles City, Pampanga |
Sampaguita Festival (formerly Manok ni San Pedro Festival) | Cultural | Second week of February | San Pablo City, Laguna |
Tinapay Festival | Food | Second week of February | Cuenca, Batangas |
Dinagsa Festival/Sto. Niño de Muntinlupa Fiesta | Religious | Second or third week of February | Muntinlupa City |
Ayyoweng di Lambak ed Tadian Festival | Cultural | Second week of February to first Sunday of March | Tadian, Mountain Province |
Pandangguhan Festival | Cultural, dance | February 8 | Pateros |
Utanon Festival | Cultural, dance | February 9 to 10 | Dalaguete, Cebu |
Inaul Festival | Cultural | February 9 to 14 | Buluan, Maguindanao |
Fistahan | Food | February 9 to 15 | Davao City |
Budbud Kabog Festival | Food, dance | February 10 | Catmon, Cebu |
Patunob Festival | Religious | February 10 to 12 | Binuangan, Misamis Oriental |
Hamaka Festival | Culture, arts | February 10 to 16 | Taytay, Rizal |
Burihan Festival | Cultural | February 11 | Tigbauan, Iloilo |
Dinagyaw sa Tablas Festival | Cultural, historical | February 11 | Candoni, Negros Occidental |
Tinagba Festival | Religious, food | February 11 | Iriga City, Camarines Sur |
Aquero Festival | Religious | February 11 to 13 | Aglipay, Quirino |
Harana Festival/Karantahan nin Pagranga | Cultural, music | February 11 to 15 | San Jose, Camarines Sur |
Pamaypay Ng Caloocan Festival | Cultural | February 12 | Caloocan City |
Colos Festival | Cultural | February 12 to 14 | Itogon, Benguet |
Feast Day of Sta. Clara | February 13 | Pasay City | |
Laguimanok Festival | Cultural | February 13 | Padre Burgos, Quezon |
Sambalilo Festival | Cultural | February 13 to 15 | Parañaque City |
Sunduan Festival | Cultural | February 13 to 15 | Brgy. La Huerta, Parañaque City |
Menajak Festival | Cultural, dance | February 14 | Calamba, Misamis Occidental |
Ollalion/Ullalim Festival | Cultural, arts, food | February 14 | Tabuk City, Kalinga |
Serenata Festival | Music | February 14 | Pasay City |
Mushroom Festival | Cultural, food | February 14 to 22 | Sta. Maria, Pangasinan |
Karanowan Fish-tival | Cultural | February 15 | Bato, Camarines Sur |
Salapan Festival | Cultural | February 15 | Pulupandan, Negros Occidental |
Dapil Festival | Cultural | February 15 to 23 | Bangued, Abra |
Himag-ulaw Festival | Cultural | February 17 | Placer, Masbate |
Buri Festival | Cultural | February 17 to 18 | Unisan, Quezon |
Sorteo Grand Festival | Cultural | February 17 to 22 | Carmona, Cavite |
Kaganapan Festival | Charter anniversary | February 17 to 24 | San Fernando City, Pampanga |
Sibug-Sibug Festival | Cultural, food | February 17 to 26 | Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay |
Pasayaw Festival | Religious, dance | February 17 to March 19 | Canlaon City, Negros Oriental |
Tawo-Tawo Festival | Religious, cultural, food | February 18 | Bayawan City, Negros Oriental |
Kap’yaan Festival | Cultural, founding anniversary | February 18 to 20 | Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur |
Babaylan Festival | Cultural | February 19 | Bago City, Negros Occidental |
Suman Festival | Food | February 19 | Baler, Aurora |
Asinan Festival | Cultural | February 20 | San Lorenzo, Guimaras |
Balsahan Festival | Cultural | February 20 | Sibunag, Guimaras |
Mangi Festival | Cultural, food | February 20 to 24 | Tumauini, Isabela |
International Bamboo Organ Festival | Music | February 20 to 27 | Las Piñas City |
Kalilangan Festival | Cultural | February 20 to 27 | General Santos City, South Cotabato |
Buyboy Festival (Tiger Grass Festival) | Cultural | February 21 to 23 | Burgos, La Union |
Musikahan sa Tagum Festival | Cultural, music | February 21 to March 7 | Tagum City, Davao del Norte |
Pahimis Festival | Cultural, food | February 22 to 24 | Amadeo, Cavite |
Panagtitimpuyog Festival | Founding anniversary | February 23 to 25 | Nagtipunan, Quirino |
Paraw Regatta | Cultural | Third Saturday/Sunday of February | Iloilo City |
Caracol Festival | Environmental conservation | Third week of February | Makati City |
Caragan Festival | Cultural | Third week of February | Mabalacat City, Pampanga |
Hil-o Hil-o Festival | Religious | Third week of February | Maayon, Capiz |
Kariyala Festival | Cultural | Third week of February | Wao, Lanao del Sur |
Itik-Itik Festival | Religious, cultural, dance | Last Sunday of February | Pasig City |
Dia de Zamboanga | Charter anniversary | February 26 | Zamboanga City |
MaHaGuYog (Mais, Halaman, Gulay, Niyog) Festival | Religious, food | February 26 to March 7 | Sto. Tomas, Batangas |
Maniambus Festival | Cultural | February 27 | Negros Occidental |
Holistic Festival | Cultural | February 27 | Labrador, Pangasinan |
Nangkaan Festival | Cultural, food | February 27 | Maigo, Lanao del Norte |
Pasundayag Festival | Religious, food | February 28 | Valladolid, Negros Occidental |
Sambayan Festival | Cultural | February 28 to March 31 | Tobias Fornier, Antique |
Payvanuvanuan Festival | Cultural | Entire March | Mahatao, Batanes |
Strawberry Festival | Religious, food | Entire March | La Trinidad, Benguet |
Parade of Festivals | Cultural | March 1 | Parañaque City |
Kamayadan Festival | Cultural | March 1 to 10 | Norala, South Cotabato |
Anilag Festival | Cultural | March 2 to 9 | Sta. Cruz, Laguna |
Sugbahan Festival | Food | March 2 to 14 | Davao City |
Manchatchatong Festival | Cultural | March 4 to 6 | Balbalan, Kalinga |
Tilapia Festival | Food | March 5 | Braulio E. Dujali, Davao del Norte |
Boling-boling Festival | Cultural | March 6 to 8 | Catanauan, Quezon |
Abrenian Kawayan Festival | Cultural | March 6 to 9 | Abra |
Bangkero Festival | Cultural | First week of March | Pagsanjan, Laguna |
Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) Festival | Cultural | First week of March | Samal City, Davao del Norte |
Kanaway Festival | Cultural | First week of March | Barotac Viejo, Iloilo |
Pakaradjaan Festival | Cultural, founding anniversary | First week of March | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) |
Tupig Festival | Food | First week of March | Laoac, Pangasinan |
Al-law ng Kalumunan | Cultural | March 7 | Nabunturan, Compostela Valley |
Panagtagbo Festival | Cultural | March 7 | Tagum City, Davao del Norte |
Asin Festival | Cultural | March 7 to 10 | Dasol, Pangasinan |
Arya! Abra | Founding anniversary | Second week of March | Abra |
Hinatdan Festival | Religious, cultural | Second week of March | Ginatilan, Cebu |
Bulawan Festival | Culture, food | March 8 | Compostela Valley |
Begnas di Bauko Festival | Cultural | March 8 to 10 | Bauko, Mountain Province |
Kalanguya Festival | Cultural | March 8 to 11 | Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya |
Hundred Islands Paraw Festival | Religious, cultural | March 8 to 29 | Alaminos City, Pangasinan |
Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival | Music, arts | March 10 to 12 | Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro |
Ses’long Festival | Cultural | March 10 to 16 | T’Boli, South Cotabato |
Kapaw Festival | Cultural, environmental conservation | March 11 to 18 | Basay, Negros Oriental |
Kabutenyo Festival | Food | March 13 | General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite |
Ylang-Ylang Festival | Cultural | March 14 to 16 | Anao, Tarlac |
Muscovado Festival | Cultural | March 15 | Magallanes, Cavite |
Bacao Festival (Corn Festival) | Religious, cultural, food | March 15 to 19 | Echague, Isabela |
Lugahait Festival | Founding anniversary | March 16 | Lugait, Misamis Oriental |
Magallanes Festival | Cultural | March 16 | Guiuan, Eastern Samar |
Kadalag-an Festival | Cultural | March 16 to 22 | Victorias City, Negros Occidental |
Sinacbang Festival | Religious | March 17 | Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental |
Sombrero Festival | Cultural | March 17 | Biñan City, Laguna |
Tariktik Festival | Cultural | March 17 to 18 | Polilio, Quezon |
Tobacco Festival | Cultural | March 17 to 25 | Candon City, Ilocos Sur |
Sinigayan Festival | Religious, cultural | March 17 to 19 | Sagay City, Negros Occidental |
Sulyog Festival | Religious, cultural | March 17 to 19 | Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro |
Pagdaug-Saludan Festival | Cultural | March 18 | Tigbauan, Iloilo |
Soli-soli Festival | Religious | March 18 | San Francisco, Cebu |
Banana Festival | Food | March 18 to 19 | Baco, Oriental Mindoro |
Peñablanca Patronal Town Fiesta | Religious | March 18 to 19 | Peñablanca, Cagayan |
Carabao Festival | Cultural | March 19 | San Jose, Romblon |
Saginyogan Festival | Food | March 19 to 21 | Alcantara, Romblon |
Pindangan Festival | Founding anniversary | March 20 | San Fernando City, La Union |
Kalap Festival | Cultural | March 21 | Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro |
Sabutan Festival | Cultural | March 21 to 23 | Palanan, Isabela |
Anitap Festival | Cultural | Third week of March | Kapangan, Benguet |
Pintados de Pasi | Cultural, dance | Third week of March | Passi City, Iloilo |
Kisi-Kisi Festival | Food | Third or fourth week of March | Ilog, Negros Occidental |
Alimango Festival | Cultural, food | March 22 | Lala, Lanao del Norte |
Goat Festival | Cultural, food | March 22 | Balungao, Pangasinan |
Corn Festival | Food | March 22 to 25 | Sto. Tomas, Pangasinan |
Kabanhawan Festival | Religious | March 23 | Minglanilla, Cebu |
Ani Festival | Cultural, food | March 23 to 30 | Dingras, Ilocos Norte |
Mannalon Festival | Cultural | March 27 | Marcos, Ilocos Norte |
Parpaguha Festival | Cultural | March 27 to 29 | San Andres, Romblon |
Bantayan Festival | Cultural, historical | March 27 to 31 | Guimbal, Iloilo |
Kariton Festival | Founding anniversary | March 28 | Licab, Nueva Ecija |
Balut sa Puti Festival | Food | March 30 | Pateros |
Bangus Festival | Food | March 30 | Panabo City, Davao del Norte |
Gawagaway-yan Festival | Cultural, founding anniversary | March 30 to April 15 | Cauayan City, Isabela |
Sinugdan Festival | Historical | March 31 | Limasawa, Southern Leyte |
Magayon Festival | Cultural | Last Tuesday of March | Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental |
Sikaran Festival | Cultural | Last Sunday of March | Baras, Rizal |
Pasaway sa Sipalay | Cultural | Last week of March | Sipalay City, Negros Occidental |
Moriones Festival | Religious | Holy Week (March or April) | Marinduque |
Centurion Festival | Religious | Holy Week (March or April) | General Luna, Quezon |
Witches Festival | Cultural | Holy Week (March or April) | Siquijor |
Giwang-Giwang | Religious | Good Friday | Binangonan, Rizal |
Pagtaltal sa Guimaras | Religious | Good Friday | Jordan, Guimaras |
Taltal | Religious | Good Friday | Barotac Viejo, Iloilo |
Folk Healing Festival | Cultural | Black Saturday | Siquijor |
Kadagatan Festival | Cultural | Black Saturday | Bacacay, Albay |
Torugpo Festival | Cultural | Black Saturday | Carigara, Leyte |
Haladaya Festival | Cultural | Easter Sunday | Daanbantayan, Cebu |
Sunduan ha Carigara | Cultural | Easter Sunday | Carigara, Leyte |
Dinahit Festival | Cultural | After Easter Sunday | Pandan, Catanduanes |
Dinamulag Festival/Zambales Mango Festival | Cultural, food | March or April | Iba, Zambales |
Itik Festival | Cultural, food | April (no definite date) | Victoria, Laguna |
Kinulob Festival | Cultural, food | April (no definite date) | Mabini, Batangas |
Kamarikutan Pagdiwata Arts Festival | Arts | Full moon of April | Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
Panagyaman Rice Festival | Food | Entire April | Nationwide |
Turumba Festival | Religious | Entire April | Pakil, Laguna |
Bendian Festival | Cultural, dance | April to May | Kabayan, Benguet |
Lang-ay Festival | Cultural | First week of April | Mountain Province |
Marilag Festival (formerly Kalakal Festival) | Food | First week of April | Santa Maria, Laguna |
Malangsi Festival | Food | First or second week of April | Bayambang, Pangasinan |
Panagabuos Festival | Cultural | April 1 to 3 | Banna, Ilocos Norte |
Banana Festival | Food | April 1 to 5 | La Castellana, Negros Occidental |
Kesong Puti Festival | Food | April 1 to 9 | Sta. Cruz, Laguna |
Pandan Festival | Cultural | April 3 | Luisiana, Laguna |
Kanidugan Festival | Food | April 5 | Odiongan, Romblon |
Libod Sayaw Festival | Religious, dance | April 5 | Bindoy, Negros Oriental |
Pak’Kaat Kal’lo | Cultural | April 5 to 6 | Magpet, Cotabato |
Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival | Music, food | April 5 to 7 | Lubao, Pampanga |
Kalabasa Festival | Food | April 5 to 14 | Umingan, Pangasinan |
Sillag Festival | Cultural | April 6 to 8 | San Fernando City, La Union |
Pagay-Pagay Festival | Cultural | April 7 to 8 | Saguday, Quirino |
Panaad sa Negros Festival | Cultural | Second week of April | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
Rodeo Masbateño | Cultural | Second week of April | Masbate City |
Semana sang Iloilo | Religious | Second week of April | Iloilo |
Mangunguna Festival | Cultural, food | April 9 to 14 | Bolinao, Pangasinan |
Pandan Festival | Cultural | April 11 to 16 | Mapandan, Pangasinan |
Bangus Festival | Food | April 12 to 30 | Dagupan City, Pangasinan |
Ana Kalang Festival | Cultural | April 13 to 17 | Nagcarlan, Laguna |
Capiztahan | Food | April 14 to 15 | Roxas City, Capiz |
Sunduan – Feast of Sta. Rosa de Lima | Religious | Third Saturday of April | Pasig City |
Tostado Festival | Cultural, food | Third Sunday of April | Santander, Cebu |
Buklog Festival | Religious, cultural | Third week of April | Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur |
Dupax del Norte Town Fiesta | Cultural | Third week of April | Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya |
Kasipegan Festival | Cultural | Third week of April | Alfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya |
Paglingalingan Festival | Cultural | Third week of April | Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya |
Burunyogan sa Calo Festival | Cultural, environmental conservation | April 15 | San Andres, Catanduanes |
Kalilang sa Ranao | Founding anniversary | April 15 | Marawi City, Lanao del Sur |
Ka-Angkan Festival | Cultural | April 16 | Marikina City |
Tungoh ad Hungduan | Cultural | April 16 to 19 | Hungduan, Ifugao |
Garlic/Bawang Festival | Cultural | April 16 to 20 | Pinili, Ilocos Norte |
Binongey Festival | Cultural, food | April 17 | Anda, Pangasinan |
Pugungan Festival and Citrus Festival | Cultural, food | April 18 to 20 | Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya |
Pasa-Pasa Festival | Cultural | April 18 to 21 | Monreal, Masbate |
Cocowayan Festival | Cultural | April 20 to 25 | Isabela City, Basilan |
Mango-Bamboo Festival | Cultural, food | April 20 to 27 | San Carlos City, Pangasinan |
La Laguna Festival | Cultural | April 20 to 29 | Sta. Cruz, Laguna |
Pista’y Dayat Festival (Sea Festival) | Food | April 20 to May 12 | Pangasinan |
Bankarera Festival | Cultural | April 21 | Peñablanca, Cagayan |
Panaad sa Camiguin | Religious | April 21 to 22 | Camiguin |
Kaamulan Festival | Cultural | April 21 to 23 | Malaybalay, Bukidnon |
Gotad ad Hingyon | Cultural | April 21 to 24 | Hingyon, Ifugao |
Pagbana-ag Festival | Cultural | April 21 to 24 | Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental |
Bahaghari Festival | Cultural | April 21 to 26 | Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro |
Sanduguan Festival | Cultural, historical | April 21 to 27 | Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro |
Hinugyaw sa Hinigaran | Religious, cultural | April 22 to 23 | Hinigaran, Negros Occidental |
Sas-alliwa Festival | Cultural | April 22 to 25 | Natonin, Mountain Province |
Kangayedan Festival (formerly Sanikldad Festival) | Environmental conservation | April 22 to 26 | Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte |
Subic Ay Festival | Cultural | April 22 to 28 | Subic, Zambales |
Pinakbet Festival | Food | April 23 | Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur |
Gotad ad Kiangan | Cultural | April 23 to 25 | Kiangan, Ifugao |
Umbrella Rocks Festival | Cultural | April 23 to 28 | Agno, Pangasinan |
Karosahan Festival | Cultural | April 24 | Nueva Valencia, Guimaras |
Pakol Festival | Food, dance | April 24 | Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental |
Kadahoman Festival | Cultural, historical | April 24 to May 1 | Lagonoy, Camarines Sur |
Hugyaw sa Kadagatan Festival | Cultural | April 24 or 25 | Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte |
Himaya-an Festival | Cultural, food | April 25 | Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental |
Sinabalu Festival | Cultural | April 25 to 26 | Rizal, Cagayan |
Sabutan Festival | Cultural | April 25 to 29 | Mabitac, Oriental Mindoro |
Panagsangal Festival | Cultural | April 25 to May 1 | Baggao, Cagayan |
Kutsitsa Festival | Cultural | April 26 | Molave, Zamboanga del Sur |
Mahin Festival | Cultural | April 26 to 28 | Glan, Sarangani |
Panggayjaya Festival | Cultural | April 26 to 28 | Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya |
Partido Baybayon Festival | Cultural | April 26 to 28 | Sagñay, Camarines Sur |
Liliw Gat Tayaw Tsinelas Festival | Cultural | April 26 to May 1 | Liliw, Laguna |
Kadaugan sa Mactan (Victory in Mactan) | Historical | April 27 | Lapu Lapu City, Cebu |
Kafagway | Historical | April 27 | Baguio City |
Saknungan Festival | Cultural | April 27 to 30 | San Jose, Occidental Mindoro |
Indak Pandurucan Festival | Religious, cultural, dance | April 28 | San Jose, Occidental Mindoro |
Pandawan Festival | Cultural | April 28 | Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija |
Butanding Festival | Cultural | April 28 to 30 | Donsol, Sorsogon |
Dikit Festival | Food | April 28 to 30 | Aurora, Isabela |
Katagman Festival | Cultural, historical | April 28 to May 3 | Oton, Iloilo |
Bantayog Festival | Founding anniversary celebration | April 28 to May 6 | Camarines Norte |
Dinaklisan Festival | Cultural | April 29 to May 1 | Currimao, Ilocos Norte |
Tinapahan Festival | Food | April 29 to May 1 | Lemery, Batangas |
Aliwan Fiesta | Cultural | Fourth week of April | CCP Complex, Manila |
Imbayah Festival | Cultural | Fourth week of April | Banaue, Ifugao |
Pagbiagan Festival (Rice and Native Cakes Festival) | Food | Fourth week of April | Solano, Nueva Vizcaya |
Panagat Festival | Cultural | Fourth week of April | Estancia, Iloilo |
Pandanyag Festival | Cultural | Fourth week of April | La Libertad, Negros Oriental |
Pasalamat Festival | Cultural | Fourth week of April | La Carlota City, Negros Occidental |
Paynauen Duyan Festival | Cultural | Fourth week of April | Iba, Zambales |
Surong Festival | Cultural | Fourth week of April | Janiuay, Iloilo |
Tampisaw Festival | Environmental conservation | Fourth week of April | Concepcion, Iloilo |
Yagyag Festival | Religious, cultural, arts | Fourth week of April | Sibulan, Negros Oriental |
Kalipayan Festival | Cultural | Last Saturday of April | San Agustin, Romblon |
Buyboy Festival (Tiger Grass Festival) | Cultural | Last Saturday and Sunday of April | San Clemente, Tarlac |
Tanduyong Festival | Food | Last Sunday of April | San Jose City, Nueva Ecija |
Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts | Cultural, arts | Last week of April to first week of May | Vigan City, Ilocos Sur |
Mamang-os Festival | Cultural | May (no definite date) | Tuy, Batangas |
Filipino Heritage Festival | Cultural | Entire May | Manila |
Flores De Mayo/Santacruzan | Religious, historical | Entire May | Nationwide |
Magayon Festival | Culture, arts | Entire May | Albay |
Dinengdeng Festival | Food | May 1 | Agoo, La Union |
Duyog Panday | Religious | May 1 | Notre Dame Village, Cotabato City, Maguindanao |
May Ilaoud Festival | Religious, founding anniversary | May 1 | Milaor, Camarines Sur |
Pastores Festival | Religious | May 1 | Gapan City, Nueva Ecija |
SuMaKaH (Suman, Mangga, Kasoy, Hamaka) Festival | Religious, food | May 1 | Antipolo City, Rizal |
Tromba Festival | Religious | May 1 | Baras, Rizal |
Tubong-Tubong Festival | Cultural | May 1 | Tubungan, Iloilo |
Dayaw Dalan Festival | Religious | May 1 to 3 | San Jacinto, Ticao Island, Masbate |
Davao Gulf Regatta | Cultural | May 1 to 4 | Davao Oriental |
Passinggatan Festival | Cultural, dance, food | May 1 to 5 | Taytay, Palawan |
Pattaradday Festival | Religious, cultural, founding anniversary | May 1 to 5 | Santiago City, Isabela |
Tikanlu (Tinubong, Kankanen, Lubi-lubi) Festival | Cultural, food | May 1 to 6 | Tagudin, Ilocos Sur |
Pilipinyahan Summer Festival | Food | May 1 to 7 | Tagaytay City, Cavite |
Madahom Festival | Religious | May 1 to 8 | Caramoan, Camarines Sur |
Pahinungod Festival | Religious, cultural | May 1 to 10 | Calape, Bohol |
Boa-Boahan “Alinsangan” Festival | Cultural | May 2 | Nabua, Camarines Sur |
Luyang Dilaw Festival | Cultural | May 2 | Marilao, Bulacan |
Sublian Festival | Religious, cultural | May 2 | Bauan, Batangas |
Bawang (Garlic) Festival | Cultural | May 3 | Sinait, Ilocos Sur |
Canoan Festival | Cultural | May 3 | Larena, Siquijor |
Carabao-Carroza Festival | Cultural | May 3 | Pavia, Iloilo |
Domorokdok Festival | Cultural | May 3 to 4 | Botolan, Zambales |
Rit-Ritemong Cayong Festival | Cultural | May 3 to 5 | Sarrat, Ilocos Norte |
Pamuhuan Festival | Religious, cultural | May 4 | Pinamungajan, Cebu |
Balatong Festival/Mungo Festival | Cultural, food | May 4 to 6 | San Mateo, Isabela |
Handurayo Festival | Cultural | May 4 to 9 | Pontevedra, Negros Occidental |
Sampaguita Festival | Cultural | May 5 | Lubao, Pampanga |
Sakuting Festival | Cultural, dance | May 5 to 7 | Dolores, Abra |
Diro Festival | Cultural, food | May 5 to 9 | Bacnotan, La Union |
Dawa Festival | Cultural | May 5 to 10 | Gonzaga, Cagayan |
Isla Carahan Festival | Cultural | May 6 to 8 | Caramoan, Camarines Sur |
Basi Festival | Cultural, food | May 7 | Naguilian, La Union |
Mantawi Festival | Cultural, historical | May 7 | Mandaue City, Cebu |
Labig Festival | Cultural | May 7 to 9 | Claveria, Cagayan |
Araquio Festival | Religious | First and second Sunday of May | Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija |
Panagat Festival | Cultural | First or second week of May | Buruanga, Aklan |
Pastulan Festival | Religious | Second Saturday of May | San Pascual, Batangas |
Pagsalabuk Festival | Cultural | Second week of May to July 1 | Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte |
Balsa Festival | Cultural, arts | May 9 to 10 | Lian, Batangas |
Tabanog Festival | Cultural | May 9 to 11 | Sulop, Davao del Sur |
De Galera Festival | Religious, cultural | May 9 to 12 | Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro |
Aramang Festival | Cultural | May 10 to 11 | Aparri, Cagayan |
Palong Festival | Cultural | May 10 to 13 | Capalonga, Camarines Norte |
Makalawan “Pinya” Festival | Food | May 10 to 15 | Calauan, Laguna |
Rangga-Rangga Festival | Culture, food | May 10 to 18 | San Quintin, Pangasinan |
Barangay Boat Festival | Religious | May 11 | Aparri, Cagayan |
Tumatarok Festival | Religious | May 11 | Minalabac, Camarines Sur |
Bayog Festival | Cultural | May 11 to 16 | Burgos, Pangasinan |
Manggahan Festival | Food | May 11 to 22 | Guimaras |
Paukyaban Festival | Cultural | May 11 to 30 | Butuan City, Agusan del Norte |
Mano Po San Roque Festival | Religious | May 12 | Valenzuela City |
Feast of the Black Nazarene | Religious | May 13 | Capalonga, Camarines Norte |
Sarakat Festival | Cultural | May 14 | Santa Praxedes, Cagayan |
Kneeling Carabao Festival | Religious, cultural | May 14 to 15 | Pulilan, Bulacan |
Agawan sa Sariaya (San Isidro Festival) | Religious, food | May 15 | Sariaya, Quezon |
Araña’t Baluarte Festival | Religious, cultural, food | May 15 | Gumaca, Quezon |
Kagasangan Festival | Cultural | May 15 | Moalboal, Cebu |
Mayohan Festival | Religious, food | May 15 | Tayabas, Quezon |
Onggoyan Festival | Cultural | May 15 | Malimono, Surigao del Norte |
Pahiyas Festival | Religious, cultural, food | May 15 | Lucban, Quezon |
Panalaminan Festival | Cultural | May 15 | Roxas, Palawan |
Saging Festival | Food | May 15 | Lazi, Siquijor |
San Isidro Festival (Pandanan) | Cultural | May 15 | Luisiana, Laguna |
Sinagingan Festival | Cultural, food | May 15 | Brgy. Palocpoc, Mendez, Cavite |
Sugbo Festival | Religious, cultural | May 15 | Caramoran, Catanduanes |
Carabao Festival | Religious, cultural | May 15 to 16 | Angono, RizalSan Isidro, Nueva Ecija |
Aringay Festival | Cultural, food | May 15 to 21 | Lasam, Cagayan |
Gakit Festival | Cultural | May 16 | Angadanan, Isabela |
Iikalahan/Kalanguya Festival | Cultural, dance, music | May 16 | Imugan and Malico, Pangasinan |
Lapyahan Festival | Religious, cultural, dance | May 16 | San Remigio, Cebu |
Lilikagan/Kalanguya (Tribal Festival) | Cultural | May 16 | San Nicolas, Pangasinan |
Tangyan Festival | Cultural, environmental conservation | Third week of May | Igbaras, Iloilo |
Obando Fertility Dance Festival | Religious, dance | May 17 to 19 | Obando, Bulacan |
Sanggutan Festival | Cultural, dance, food | May 18 | Barugo, Leyte |
Kaogma Festival | Founding anniversary | May 18 to 25 | Camarines Sur |
Sarung Banggi Festival | Religious, cultural, music | May 18 to 25 | Sto. Domingo, Albay |
Balanghai/Balangay Festival | Cultural, historical | May 19 | Butuan City, Agusan del Norte |
Farmers Festival | Cultural | May 19 | Bacarra, Ilocos Norte |
Magdadaran Talip Festival | Cultural, dance | May 19 to 20 | Ilocos Norte towns:AdamsCarasiDumalnegNueva Era |
Pahoy-Pahoy Festival | Cultural | May 19 to 25 | Calbiga, Samar |
Banwahon Festival | Cultural, dance | May 20 | Brgy. Mat-i, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte |
Padayaw Festival | Cultural | May 20 to 24 | Virac, Catanduanes |
Barotorera Festival | Cultural | May 21 | Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental |
Lubi-Lubi Festival | Religious, cultural | May 22 | Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental |
Ammungan Festival | Cultural | May 22 to 24 | Nueva Vizcaya |
Budang Festival | Founding anniversary | May 22 to 27 | Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija |
Layag Festival | Cultural | May 22 to 27 | Rapu-Rapu, Albay |
Bolibong Kingking Festival | Religious, music | May 23 to 24 | Loboc, Bohol |
Panagyaman Festival | Founding anniversary | May 23 to 25 | Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya |
Guihulugan Festival | Religious, cultural | May 24 | Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental |
Lubi (Coconut) Festival | Religious, cultural | May 24 | Maria, Siquijor |
Chicken Inasal Festival | Food | May 25 | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
Katang Festival | Food | May 25 | Calauag, Quezon |
Binuyugan Festival | Cultural | May 27 | Maitum, Sarangani |
Pintos Festival | Food | May 27 | Bogo City, Cebu |
Sinugboan Festival | Founding anniversary | May 27 | Garcia Hernandez, Bohol |
Pasayahan sa Lucena | Cultural | May 27 to 29 | Lucena City, Quezon |
Dapugan Festival | Cultural | May 28 | Mabini, Compostela Valley |
Sagawak Festival | Cultural | May 28 | Malalag, Davao del Sur |
Wagayway Festival | Historical, music, arts | May 28 | Imus, Cavite |
Kalayaan Festival | Historical | May 28 to June 12 | Cavite |
Rosquillos Festival | Food | May 29 | Liloan, Cebu |
Gabii sa Kabilin | Cultural | Last Friday of May | Cebu City |
Abaca Festival | Cultural | Last week of May | Catanduanes |
Kabasan Festival | Cultural | Last week of May | Samal City, Davao del Norte |
Binallay Festival | Cultural, food | May 30 | Ilagan City, Isabela |
La Virgen Milagrosa Festival | Religious | May 30 | Laoag City, Ilocos Norte |
Mammangui Festival | Cultural, food | May 30 | Ilagan City, Isabela |
Manlambus Festival | Cultural | May 30 | Escalante City, Negros Occidental |
Padaraw Festival | Cultural | May 30 | Bulan, Sorsogon |
Sarangani Bay Festival | Environmental conservation | May 30 to June 1 | Glan, Sarangani |
Hudyaka Festival | Founding anniversary | May 30 to June 9 | Zamboanga del Norte |
Tapusan Festival | Religious | May 31 | Alitagtag, Batangas |
Tilapia Festival | Food | May 31 | San Pablo City, Laguna |
Piña Festival | Food | Entire June | Ormoc City, Leyte |
Rizal Artist Festival | Cultural, arts | Entire June | Angono, Rizal |
Sangyaw Festival | Religious, cultural | Entire June | Tacloban City, Leyte |
Bilang-Bilang Abayan Festival | Religious | June 1 | Balangay Taft, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte |
Sakay-Sakay Abayan Festival | Religious | June 1 | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte |
Sardines and Mango Festival | Food | June 1 to 6 | Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte |
Saulog Festival | Founding anniversary | June 2 to 6 | Zamboanga del Norte |
Hugyaw Kansilay Festival | Cultural, dance | June 6 to 12 | Silay City, Negros Occidental |
Camotes Cassava Festival | Food | Second week of June | Tudela, Cebu |
Naligayan Festival | Cultural | Second week of June | Agusan del Sur |
Tinapa Festival | Food | June 9 to 16 | Rosales, Pangasinan |
Lechon Festival/Lechonan sa Baroy | Food | June 10 | Baroy, Lanao del Norte |
Ginubat Festival | Cultural | June 11 to 12 | Gubat, Sorsogon |
Pagdayao Festival | Religious | June 11 to 12 | Masbate and Tacloban, Leyte |
Bonsai Festival | Cultural, founding anniversary | June 12 | San Isidro, Davao Oriental |
Manok-Manok Festival | Cultural | June 12 to 13 | Bagamanoc, Catanduanes |
Panagsasalug Fiesta | Cultural | June 12 to 15 | Maddela, Quirino |
Naliyagan Festival | Cultural, arts | June 12 to 17 | Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur |
Gotad Ad Ifugao | Cultural | June 12 to 18 | Lagawe, Ifugao |
Pangapog Festival | Cultural | June 13 to 18 | Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental |
Dorong Festival | Cultural | June 14 to 19 | Kapatagan, Digos City, Davao del Sur |
Ragragsakan Festival | Cultural | June 15 to 17 | Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya |
Baykat Festival | Cultural | June 15 to 18 | Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya |
Baragatan sa Palawan | Cultural, founding anniversary | June 15 to 23 | Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
Pinyasan Festival (Daet Pineapple Festival) | Culture, food | June 15 to 24 | Daet, Camarines Norte |
Damsu Festival | June 16 | June 16 | Kiblawan, Davao del Sur |
Tangguyob Festival | Cultural | June 16 to 18 | Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya |
White Nights Festival | Cultural, historical, arts | June 16 to 18 | Samal City, Davao del Norte |
Buhayani Festival | Historical | June 16 to 19 | Calamba City, Laguna |
Libad Festival | Religious | June 16 to 24 | Calumpit, Bulacan |
Kaimonan Festival | Cultural | June 17 | Maco, Compostela Valley |
Tagnipan-on Festival | Cultural | June 17 | El Salvador City, Misamis Occidental |
Katigbawan Festival | Cultural | June 17 to 24 | Catigbian, Bohol |
Cadang-Cadang Festival | Cultural | June 18 | Carmen, Davao del Norte |
Lingganay Festival | Cultural | June 18 | Alang-alang, Leyte |
Pabulig Festival | Cultural | June 18 to 19 | Boston, Davao Oriental |
Pujada Bay Festival | Cultural | June 19 to 24 | Mati, Davao Oriental |
Zambulawan Festival | Cultural | June 20 | Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur |
Ginnamuluan Festival | Cultural | June 20 to 21 | Cabarroguis, Quirino |
Oyange Kaugman Festival | Cultural | June 20 to 29 | Polangui, Albay |
Diwata Festival | Religious | June 21 | San Francisco, Agusan del Sur |
Yagi-Yagi Festival | Cultural | June 21 | Rosario, Agusan del Sur |
Payuhwan Festival | Cultural | June 21 to 26 | Batanes |
Kestebeng Festival | Cultural | Third week of June | Maasim, Sarangani |
Pagnahi-an Festival | Cultural, historical | Third week of June | Bingawan, Iloilo |
Sulay Basya Festival | Religious | Third week of June | Sara, Iloilo |
Tabak Festival | Cultural | Third to fourth week of June | Tabaco City, Albay |
Empanada Festival | Cultural, food | June 23 | Batac, Ilocos Norte |
Regada Water Festival | Religious | June 23 to 24 | Cavite City, Cavite |
Bagat Dagat Festival | Cultural | June 24 | Masbate |
Kaliguan Fluvial Festival | Religious | June 24 | Cagwait, Surigao del Sur |
Lechon Festival and Gabi ng Pakulo | Religious, food | June 24 | Pola, Oriental Mindoro |
Lubid-Lubid Festival and Cow Parade | Religious, cultural | June 24 | Tiaong, Quezon |
Parada ng Lechon (Roasted Pig Parade) | Food | June 24 | Balayan, Batangas |
Sab’uyan Festival | Religious | June 24 | Pola, Oriental Mindoro |
San Juan sa Hibok Hibok Festival | Religious | June 24 | Camiguin |
Taong Putik Festival/Pagsa-San Juan | Religious | June 24 | Aliaga, Nueva Ecija |
Wattah Wattah Festival/Basaan Festival | Religious | June 24 | San Juan City |
Water Festival | Religious | June 24 | Dinalupihan, Bataan |
Matagoan Festival | Cultural | June 24 to 26 | Tabuk City, Kalinga |
Ikid-ikid sa Hononganan Festival | Cultural | June 25 | Hinunangan, Southern Leyte |
Panagsisibuyas Festival | Cultural, food | June 26 to 30 | Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya |
Taephag Festival | Cultural | June 27 | Tagbina, Surigao del Sur |
Sakay-Sakay Festival | Cultural | June 27 to 29 | Jimenez, Misamis Occidental |
Kaniyog’n Festival | Cultural | June 28 | Brooke’s Point, Palawan |
Sirong-Sirong Festival | Religious | June 28 to 29 | Cagdianao, Surigao del Norte |
Apung Iru Fluvial Festival | Religious | June 28 to 30 | Apalit, Pampanga |
Biniray Festival | Cultural | June 29 | Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro |
Bailes de Arcos | Religious, dance | June 29 | Makati City |
Kalilang & Buntong Festival | Cultural | June 29 | Nunungan, Lanao del Norte |
Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival | Culture, arts | June 29 | Tacloban City, Leyte |
Tree Growing Festival | Environmental conservation | June 29 | Koronadal City, South Cotabato |
Kahalawan Te Sebseb (Festival of Spring) | Cultural, dance | June 30 | Maramag, Bukidnon |
Baroto sa Lutac Festival | Cultural | Last week of June | Barotac Viejo, Iloilo |
Lami-Lamihan Festival | Cultural | Last week of June | Lamitan City, Basilan |
Pandayan Festival | Cultural | Last week of June | Badiangan, Iloilo |
Pili Festival | Religious, food | Last week of June | Sorsogon City, Sorsogon |
Sambali Festival | Religious, cultural | Last week of June | Piat, Cagayan |
Biray Paraw Festival | Cultural | Last Sunday of June | Leganes, Iloilo |
Sarimanok Festival | Cultural | July 1 | Kulambogan, Lanao del Norte |
Sinugdan Festival | Religious | July 1 | Maasin City, Southern Leyte |
Festival of Our Lady of Piat | Religious | July 1 to 2 | Piat, Cagayan |
Sagayan Festival Tubod | Cultural, dance | First week of July | Tubod, Lanao del Norte |
Gatas ng Kalabaw Festival | Food | July 1 to 7 | Cities and towns in Nueva Ecija:Cabanatuan CityLlaneraMuñoz CitySan Jose CitySto. DomingoTalavera |
Banana Festival | Food | July 1 to 10 | Tagum City, Davao del Norte |
Banig Festival | Cultural | July 3 | Badian, Cebu |
Binnadangan Festival | Cultural, food | July 4 | Roxas, Isabela |
Pagoda Festival | Religious | July 4 to 7 | Bocaue, Bulacan |
Fiesta Alegria na Ciudad de Isabela | Religious | July 8 | Isabela City, Basilan |
Cordillera Month | Founding anniversary | July 8 to 15 | Cordillera Administrative Region |
Maubanog Festival | Cultural | July 8 to 15 | Mauban, Quezon |
Magalleones Festival | Religious, historical, cultural | July 10 to 16 | Magallanes, Sorsogon |
Hudyaka Festival | Cultural | July 12 | Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental |
Lubid Festival | Cultural | July 12 to 16 | Malilipot, Albay |
T’nalak Festival | Cultural | July 12 to 18 | South Cotabato |
Sinarapan Festival | Cultural, food | July 14 to 15 | San Buenaventura, Buhi, Camarines Sur |
Panagsogod Festival | Religious | July 14 to 25 | Sogod, Cebu |
S’lang Festival | Cultural | July 15 | Malungon, Sarangani |
Pahinungod Festival | Religious | July 16 | Carrascal, Surigao del Sur |
Pamukad Festival | Cultural | July 16 | Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor |
Padigosan Festival | Founding anniversary celebration | July 19 | Digos City, Davao del Sur |
Lechon Festival | Food | Third week of July | Balasan, Iloilo |
Pride Festival (for LGBT community) | Cultural | Third week of July | Tagum City, Davao del Norte |
Kaumahan Festival | Cultural | July 21 to 27 | Barili, Cebu |
Katalingkasan Festival | Cultural | July 21 to 25 | Libon, Albay |
Kaliga Festival | Cultural | July 22 | Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental |
Libon Paroy Festival | Food | July 22 to 25 | Libon, Albay |
Sublian sa Batangas | Religious, cultural | July 23 | Batangas City and Agoncillo, Batangas |
Kinabayo Festival | Religious, historical | July 24 to 25 | Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte |
Kadagatan Festival | Cultural | July 25 | Cortes, Surigao del Sur |
Kinis Festival | Cultural, food | July 25 | Panganiban, Catanduanes |
Pakapya-agtike Festival | Religious, cultural | July 25 to 27 | Socorro, Oriental Mindoro |
Buganihan Festival | Founding anniversary | July 25 to August 1 | Compostela, Compostela Valley |
Sta. Anang Banak Taguig River Festival | Religious | July 26 | Taguig City |
Lechon Festival | Food | July 27 | General Santos City, South Cotabato |
Kahimoan Abayan Festival | Religious | Last week of July | Butuan City, Agusan del Norte |
Sandugo Festival | Historical | Last week of July | Tagbilaran, Bohol |
Sinulog de Tanjay Festival | Religious, historical | Last week of July | Tanjay City, Negros Oriental |
Wayboga Festival | Environmental conservation | Last week of July | Amlan, Negros Oriental |
Tagultol Festival | Cultural | July 29 to August 2 | Atimonan, Quezon |
Udyakan Festival | Cultural | July 29 to August 2 | Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental |
Kadayawan sa Dabaw | Cultural | Entire August | Davao City |
Manaragat Festival | Religious, cultural | Entire August | Catbalogan City, Samar |
Durian Festival | Food | August to September | Tagum City, Davao del Norte |
Padagyaw Festival | Cultural | August 1 to 5 | Dumarao, Capiz |
Pangapog Festival | Cultural, food | August 1 to 7 | Samal City, Davao del Norte |
Sambalilo Festival | Cultural | August 1 to 7 | Cavinti, Laguna |
Guinobatan Longganisa Festival | Food | August 1 to 15 | Guinobatan, Albay |
Adlaw Hong Butuan | Cultural | August 2 | Butuan City, Agusan del Norte |
Bayongyong Festival | Cultural | August 3 to 5 | Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya |
Palo-Palo Festival | Cultural | August 4 to 5 | Basco, Batanes |
Pagpasidungog Festival | Cultural | August 6 to 10 | Panit-an, Capiz |
Mercedes Fishtival | Food | August 6 to 11 | Mercedes, Camarines Norte |
Regatta Festival | Cultural | August 7 | Gainza, Camarines Sur |
Panagat Festival | Cultural | August 8 | Dauis, Bohol |
Pavvurulun Afi Festival | Religious, cultural | August 8 to 16 | Tuguegarao City, Cagayan |
Bonga Festival | Religious | August 9 | Sibonga, Cebu |
Maliputo Festival | Food | August 9 | San Nicolas, Batangas |
Timpupo Festival (Fruit Festival) | Cultural, food | August 9 to 18 | Kidapawan City, Cotabato |
Badas Festival | Cultural | August 10 | Baras, Catanduanes |
Ibalong Festival | Cultural | August 10 to 19 | Legazpi City, Albay |
Kaahaan Festival | Cultural | August 11 | Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental |
Kambingan Festival | Food | August 12 | Tuy, Batangas |
Pagsuwak Festival | Cultural | August 12 to 17 | Guinobatan, Albay |
Pasaka Festival | Religious | August 14 to 16 | Tanauan, Leyte |
Niyogyugan Festival | Food, arts | Second to third week of August | Lucena City, Quezon |
Ajonay Festival | Cultural | August 15 | Maasin City, Southern Leyte |
Lubi-Lubi Festival | Religious, cultural, dance | August 15 | Calubian, Leyte |
Sigpawan Festival | Food | August 15 | Lemery, Batangas |
Sirong Festival | Religious, cultural | August 15 | Cantilan, Surigao del Sur |
Sumayajaw Festival | Religious | August 15 | Jabonga, Agusan del Norte |
Coron Festival | Cultural | August 15 to 17 | Tiwi, Albay |
Kaumahan Festival | Cultural | August 15 to 31 | Opol, Misamis Oriental |
Kalibongan Festival | Cultural | August 17 to 18 | Kidapawan City, Cotabato |
Lumin-awa Festival | Cultural | August 18 | Lubuagan, Kalinga |
Buyogan Festival | Cultural | August 19 | Abuyog, Leyte |
Gigantes Festival | Cultural, arts | August 19 | Lucban, Quezon |
Manang Pula Festival | Cultural | August 19 | Manapla, Negros Occidental |
Bankaton Festival | Religious | August 20 | Lavezares, Northern Samar |
Marang Festival | Food | August 24 to 28 | Negros Occidental cities and towns:CalatravaLa CarlotaLa CastellanaMurcia Talisay |
Pasa-Pasa Ikaw Festival | Cultural | August 25 to 30 | Pasacao, Camarines Sur |
Kagayhaan Festival | Music | August 26 to 28 | Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental |
Daragang Magayon Festival | Religious, historical, cultural | August 26 to September 8 | Daraga, Albay |
Bugwas Festival | Religious | August 27 to 30 | San Juan, Siquijor |
Hamungaya Festival | Founding anniversary | August 27 to 30 | Isulan, Sultan Kudarat |
Higalaay Kagay-an Festival | Cultural | August 28 | Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental |
Nagsabado Festival | Historical | August 29 | Pasig City |
Hugyaw Madayaw Samal | Cultural | August 29 to 30 | Samal City, Davao del Norte |
Tilaw sa Pagkaong Nan Surigaonon Food Festival | Food | August 29 to 31 | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte |
Ugmad Festival | Cultural | Fourth week of August to third week of September | Tagum City, Davao del Norte |
Aurora Festival | Religious | Last Sunday of August to first week of September | Tanjay, Negros Oriental |
Siloy Festival | Cultural | August 30 | Alcoy, Cebu |
Turumba Festival | Religious | August 30 | Teresa, Rizal |
SidlaKasilak Festival (Festival of Lights) | Religious, cultural | August 30 to September 8 | Loon, Bohol |
Kariyawan Festival | Cultural | August 31 to September 4 | Monkayo, Compostela Valley |
Bicol Food Festival | Food | Entire September | Naga City, Camarines Sur |
Handuraw Festival | Cultural | September 1 | Leon, Iloilo |
Padayaman Festival | Cultural | September 1 to 3 | Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya |
Hin-ay Festival | Religious, cultural | September 1 to 29 | Irosin, Sorsogon |
Sinab’badan Tribal Festival | Cultural | September 5 to 6 | Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur |
Dagundong Festival | Cultural | September 7 | Maragondon, Cavite |
Kinaiyahan Festival | Environmental conservation | September 7 | Dauin, Negros Oriental |
Padul-ong Festival | Religious | September 7 | Borongan, Eastern Samar |
Hudyaka Festival | Religious | First week of September | Bais City, Negros Oriental |
Sarakiki-Hadang Festival | Cultural, arts | First week of September | Calbayog City, Samar |
Tinuom Festival | Food | First week of September | Cabatuan, Iloilo |
Tuna Festival | Food | First week of September | General Santos City, South Cotabato |
Pista Kadig’garan | Cultural | September 8 | Digos City, Davao del Sur |
F’lomlok Festival | Cultural | September 8 to 10 | Polomolok, South Cotabato |
Minuluan Festival | Religious, historical | September 8 to 10 | Talisay City, Negros Occidental |
Panagdadapun Festival | Cultural | September 8 to 10 | Quirino |
Tambobo Festival | Cultural | September 8 to 10 | Ajuy, Iloilo |
Bonok-Bonok Maradjao Karadjao Festival | Cultural, dance | September 9 | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte |
Parada ng Kakanin/Feast of Nuestra Señora De Aranzazu | Religious, food | September 9 | San Mateo, Rizal |
Kasadyaan Festival | Founding anniversary | September 9 to 11 | Tupi, South Cotabato |
Bancaton Festival | Religious | September 10 | San Nicolas, Batangas |
Sayaw Lahi Festival | Cultural, dance | September 10 | Naujan, Oriental Mindoro |
Agten Tufi Festival | Cultural | September 11 | Tupi, South Cotabato |
Kinhason Festival | Cultural | September 11 | Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte |
Solili Festival | Cultural | September 14 to 17 | Siquijor, Siquijor |
Sandurot Festival | Religious, cultural | Second or third week of September | Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental |
Bañamos Festival | Cultural | September 17 to 23 | Los Baños, Laguna |
Talakudong Festival | Cultural | September 18 | Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat |
Burdang Lumban Festival | Cultural, arts | Third week of September | Lumban, Laguna |
Lemlunay (T’boli Tribal Festival) | Cultural | Third week of September | Lake Sebu, South Cotabato |
Voyadores Festival | Religious | Third Friday of September | Naga City, Camarines Sur |
Peñafrancia Festival | Religious | Third Saturday/Sunday of September | Naga City, Camarines Sur |
Kabuhian Festival | Cultural | Third Sunday of September | Ronda, Cebu |
Anihan Festival | Cultural | Fourth week of September | Dueñas, Iloilo |
Bakood Festival | Religious | Fourth week of September | Bacoor City, Cavite |
Diyandi Festival | Religious, cultural | Fourth week of September | Iligan City, Lanao del Norte |
Megayon Festival | Cultural | Fourth week of September | Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur |
Pabbalat Festival | Cultural, food | Fourth week of September | Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya |
Paray Festival | Cultural, food | Fourth week of September | Irosin, Sorsogon |
Musiko Marching Band Parade | Music | Fourth week of September | Bacoor City, Cavite |
Agal-Agal (Seaweeds) Festival | Cultural | September 25 | Tawi-Tawi |
Anihan Festival | Food | September 27 | Lobo, Batangas |
Nuang Festival | Cultural | September 28 | San Agustin, Isabela |
Pagay Festival | Cultural | September 28 | Alicia, Isabela |
Djanggo Festival | Religious, cultural | September 28 to 29 | Brgy. Nassiping, Gattaran, Cagayan |
Himoloan Festival | Religious | September 28 to 29 | Oas, Albay |
Dalit Festival | Religious, cultural | September 29 | Tangub City, Misamis Occidental |
Banigan-Kawayan Festival | Culture, arts | September 29 | Basey, Samar |
Sinu-og Estokada Festival | Cultural | September 29 | Jagna, Bohol |
Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival | Cultural, dance | September 30 | Masbate City |
Linapit Food Sharing Festival | Food | September 30 | Brgy. Gueday, Besao, Mountain Province |
Mantuod Festival | Religious | September 30 | Manjuyod, Negros Oriental |
Zamboanga La Hermosa Festival/Fiesta Pilar | Religious | Late September to October 12 | Zamboanga City |
Tinapa Festival | Food | October (no definite date) | Rosario, Cavite |
Fiestang Kuliat | Religious, cultural | Entire October | Angeles City, Pampanga |
Kawayanan Festival | Cultural | October 1 | Gloria, Oriental Mindoro |
Dila-ab Festival | Religious, cultural | October 4 | Siquijor, Siquijor |
Sinanggiyaw Festival | Cultural, dance | October 4 | Dumanjug, Cebu |
Tulingan Festival | Food, environmental conservation | October 4 | Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte |
Yamog Festival | Cultural, food | October 6 | Pamplona, Negros Oriental |
Eggstravaganza Festival | Cultural | First Friday of October | San Jose, Batangas |
Universal Children’s Festival | Cultural | First week of October | Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte |
Lubi-Lubi Festival | Religious, cultural | October 8 | Glan, Sarangani |
Inug-ong Festival | Religious | Second week of October | Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental |
Pangisda Festival | Cultural | Second week of October | Carles, Iloilo |
Feast of La Naval Manila | Religious | Second Sunday of October | Quezon City |
Binulig Festival | Cultural | Second or third week of October | Panabo City, Davao del Norte |
Kaimunan Festival | Cultural | October 10 | Tagum City, Davao del Norte |
Kasanggayahan Festival | Cultural | October 10 to 17 | Sorsogon, Sorsogon |
Halad-Inasal Festival | Religious, historical | October 14 to 15 | Talisay City, Cebu |
Kapakyanan Festival | Food | October 14 to 15 | Victoria, Oriental Mindoro |
Calacatchara Festival | Religious, food | October 15 to 24 | Calaca, Batangas |
Calbayog Grand Karakol | Religious | October 16 | Calbayog City, Samar |
Sagingan Festival | Religious, food | October 16 to 17 | Tubod, Lanao del Norte |
Pinili Festival | Cultural | October 16 to 26 | Pili, Camarines Sur |
Buglasan Festival | Cultural | October 17 to 26 | Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental |
Catandungan Festival | Cultural, founding anniversary | Third week of October | Catanduanes |
Pagdihon Festival | Historical | Third week of October | Dingle, Iloilo |
Pamugu-an Festival | Cultural | Third week of October | Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro |
Octubafest | Cultural, food | Third or fourth week of October | Tacloban City, Leyte |
Lanzones Festival | Food | October 20 to 27 | Camiguin |
Marang Festival | Food | October 21 to 22 | Sagay City, Negros Occidental |
Ansakket Festival | Food | October 23 to 27 | Aguilar, Pangasinan |
Cimarrones Festival | Cultural | October 24 | Pili, Camarines Sur |
Sambuokan Festival | Cultural | October 24 to 31 | Mati City, Davao Oriental |
Inuruban and Chicharon Festiva | Food | October 26 | Camiling, Tarlac |
Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan | Historical, food, music | October 26 | Angeles City, Pampanga |
Haw-as Festival | Cultural, historical | October 26 to 31 | Dumangas, Iloilo |
MassKara Festival | Cultural | Fourth Sunday of October | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
Cry of Jelicuon | Historical | Last week of October | New Lucena, Iloilo |
Pakaradyan Festival | Cultural | Last week of October | Tagum City, Davao del Norte |
Semana ti Ar-Aria | Cultural | October 29 to 31 | Laoag City, Ilocos Norte |
Tigkaralag Festival | Cultural | October 30 | Pavia, Iloilo |
Tigkalalag Festival | Cultural | October 31 to November 2 | Isabela, Negros Occidental |
MIMAROPA Festival | Cultural | November (date varies) | Occidental Mindoro/Oriental Mindoro/Marinduque/Romblon/Palawan |
Adivay Festival | Cultural | Entire November | Benguet |
Banaag Festival (Dance of the Lights Festival) | Cultural | First week of November | Anilao, Iloilo |
Pas’ungko S’g Mis Occ Festival | Cultural | First week of November | Misamis Occidental |
Pintaflores Festival | Cultural | November 3 to 5 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental |
Cinco de Noviembre/Negros Day | Historical | November 5 | Negros Occidental |
Angono Arts Festival | Cultural, arts | November 5 to 25 | Angono, Rizal |
Helubong Festival | Cultural, dance, food | November 6 to 11 | Lake Sebu, South Cotabato |
Putong Polo Festival | Food | Second Sunday of November | Brgy. Pulo, Valenzuela City |
ENTAcool Festival (Baguio Creative Arts Festival) | Cultural, arts | November 10 to 18 | Baguio City |
Taw-anay Gugma Festival | Religious | November 11 | Dumalag, Capiz |
Hane Festival | Cultural, arts | November 12 | Tanay, Rizal |
Sapatos Festival | Cultural | November 12 to January 6 | Marikina City |
Kalag-Kalag Festival | Cultural | November 13 | Cebu City |
Kahilwayan Festival | Cultural, historical | November 17 | Santa Barbara, Iloilo |
Urukay Festival | Cultural | November 18 to 19 | Anini-y, Antique |
Grand Cordillera Festival | Cultural | November 22 | Baguio City |
L’yurot Festival | Cultural | November 22 | Mabini, Compostela Valley |
Higantes Festival | Cultural, arts | November 22 to 23 | Angono, Rizal |
Kaing Festival | Cultural | Third week of November | Leon, Iloilo |
Kalimudan Festival | Cultural | Third week of November | Isulan, Sultan Kudarat |
Kawayanan Festival | Cultural | Third week of November | Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur |
P’yagsawitan Festival | Cultural | Third week of November | Maragusan, Compostela Valley |
Santa Ipon Festival | Cultural | November 25 to December 25 | Santa, Ilocos Sur |
Tinabu-ay Festival | Religious, cultural | November 29 to December 8 | Murcia, Negros Occidental |
Binabayani Festival | Religious, historical, cultural, dance | November 30 | Masinloc, Zambales |
Day-ang Di Onga Festival | Cultural | November 30 | Baguio City |
Paskuhan Festival | Cultural | Entire December | Cebu City |
Kaluskos Bamboo Arch Festival | Cultural | Entire December | Cardona, Rizal |
Kamundagan Festival | Cultural | Entire December | Naga City, Camarines Sur |
Andugan Festival | Cultural | December | Compostela, Compostela Valley |
Bamboo Festival | Cultural | December 1 | Bula, Camarines Sur |
SumBingTik (Suman, Bibingka, Latik) Festival | Food | December 1 | Cainta, Rizal |
Sandiya Festival | Food | First week of December | Oton, Iloilo |
Diwanag Festival | Cultural | First Friday to last Friday of December | Montevista, Compostela Valley |
Sinukwan Festival | Cultural | December 1 to 7 | San Fernando City, Pampanga |
Ala Eh! Festival | Cultural | December 1 to 8 | Batangas |
Subayan Keg Subanon | Cultural, dance | December 1 to 8 | Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental |
Galicayo Festival | Religious, cultural | December 1 to 9 | Manaoag, Pangasinan |
Pasko sa Tanjay Festival | Cultural | December 1 to 9 | Tanjay, Negros Oriental |
Meguyaya Festival | Cultural, dance, food | December 1 to 22 | Upi, Maguindanao |
Budbud Festival | Food | December 2 | Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte |
Kahumayan Festival | Religious, cultural | December 2 | Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte |
Kalamay Festival | Cultural | December 2 | San Enrique, Iloilo |
Yugyugan Festival | Cultural | December 3 to 12 | Pagsanjan, Laguna |
Inagta Festival | Religious, cultural, dance | December 5 | Siaton, Negros Oriental |
Fiesta de Agoo | Cultural | December 5 to 8 | Agoo, La Union |
Kusina Ilocandia | Food | December 5 to 9 | San Fernando City, La Union |
Pampanga Tilapia Festival | Food | December 6 | Guagua, Pampanga |
Kawayanan Festival | Food | December 7 | M’lang, Cotabato |
Pagoda-Caracol | Religious | December 7 | Malabon |
Pag-alad Festival | Religious, cultural | December 7 to 8 | San Fernando, Romblon |
Dagupan City Fiesta | Religious | December 7 to January 1 | Dagupan City, Pangasinan |
Sinadya sa Halaran Festival | Cultural, historical | First weekend of December | Roxas City and entire Capiz |
Coco Festival | Religious | December 8 | San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro |
Dad-Iw Day-eng Chants | Cultural | December 8 | Bokod, Benguet |
Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion | Religious | December 8 | Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
Pagdiwata Ritual Festival | Cultural | December 8 | Palawan |
Tag-anitohan Festival | Religious, dance | December 8 to 9 | Tudela, Cebu |
Kasag Festival | Food | Second week of December | Banate, Iloilo |
Puto Festival | Food | Second week of December | Calasiao, Pangasinan |
Luglugan Pancit Malabon Festival | Religious, food | December 10 | Malabon City |
Karisyohan Han Pasko Ha Palo | Religious, cultural | December 10 to January 6 | Palo, Leyte |
Parayan Festival | Religious | December 12 | Pototan, Iloilo |
Kasadyaan Festival | Cultural | December 12 to 14 | Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental |
Bod-bod Festival | Food | December 14 to 16 | Tanjay City, Negros Oriental |
Kanyong Kawayan Festival | Cultural | December 14 to 20 | Kidapawan City, North Cotabato |
San Fernando Giant Lantern Festival/Ligligan Parul | Cultural, arts | December 15 | San Fernando City, Pampanga |
Pantatan Festival | Cultural | December 15 to 19 | Zarraga, Iloilo |
Shariff Kabunsuan Festival | Religious | December 15 to 19 | Cotabato City, Maguindanao |
Pasaway-Handurawan Festival | Cultural | December 15 to 20 | Sipalay City, Negros Occidental |
Christmas Among the Tribes | Cultural | December 16 | Cabarroquis, Quirino |
Hiusadya Festival | Cultural | December 16 to 23 | Compostela, Compostela Valley |
Disyembre Sa Guimbal | Cultural | December 16 to 25 | Guimbal, Iloilo |
Iwag Festival of Lights | Cultural | December 16 to 25 | Pototan, Iloilo |
Baggak Festival | Cultural, arts | December 16 to January 5 | Bauang, La Union |
Palupok Bayong Festival | Cultural | December 18 | Brgy. Cabugao Norte, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo |
Pastores Bikol | Cultural, dance | December 18 | Legaspi City, Albay |
Panagyaman Festival | Food | December 18 to 22 | Balaoan, La Union |
Pantat Festival | Cultural, food | Third week of December | Zarraga, Iloilo |
Pasidungog Kay Señor San Miguel Festival | Religious | Third week of December | San Miguel, Iloilo |
Simballay Festival | Cultural, dance | Third week of December | Nabunturan, Compostela Valley |
Paskwa Halad sa Banwa | Cultural | Third week of December to first week of January | Mina, Iloilo |
Maytinis Festival | Religious | December 24 | Kawit, Cavite |
Kanen (Native Cakes) Festival | Food | December 27 to 29 | Urbiztondo, Pangasinan |
Handuraw Festival | Cultural | December 27 to 31 | Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte |
Kaliugyon Festival | Cultural | December 28 to January 1 | Libacao, Aklan |
Tultugan Festival | Cultural, music | December 29 | Maasin, Iloilo |
Salubong Festival | Religious | December 29 | Plaridel, Bulacan |
Binirayan Festival | Cultural | Last week of December | Antique |
Pakalog Festival | Food | December 31 | Brgy. Santolan, Pasig City |
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