Complete List of Holidays and Festivals in the Philippines

Last Updated on – Dec 14, 2022 @ 6:26 pm

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.

What is a Holiday?

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.

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:

  1. New Year’s Day – An important celebration among Filipinos, as they welcome the first day of the year with loved ones 
  2. 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
  3. Maundy Thursday – A Christian holiday commemorating the Thursday before Easter when Jesus Christ had the last supper with His disciples 
  4. Good Friday – A Christian holiday for fasting and penance commemorating the Friday before Easter when Christ was crucified
  5. Labor Day – A tribute for Filipino workers and commemoration of the fight for workers’ rights
  6. Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan) – An Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting
  7. Independence Day – Commemoration of Philippine independence from the Spanish rule on June 12, 1898
  8. Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) – An Islamic holiday commemorating Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son according to Allah’s orders
  9. National Heroes Day – Celebration in honor of all Filipino heroes who fought for the country’s freedom
  10.  Bonifacio Day – Commemoration of the birth of Andres Bonifacio, a national hero and the Father of the Philippine Revolution
  11.  Christmas Day – An important holiday for Filipino families, as they celebrate the birth of Christ
  12.  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:

  1. 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
  2. EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary – Commemoration of the peaceful demonstrations on February 25, 1986 that ended the dictatorship of President Ferdinand Marcos
  3. Black Saturday – The final day of the Holy Week commemorating Christ lying in the tomb before His resurrection on Easter Sunday
  4. Ninoy Aquino Day – Death anniversary of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. and commemoration for his fight for democracy against the Marcos dictatorship
  5. All Saints’ Day – A celebration in honor of all Christian saints
  6. All Souls Day – A day for remembering deceased loved ones
  7. 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
  8. Christmas Eve – The day before Christmas Day when Filipino families celebrate a midnight mass and a Noche Buena feast 
  9. 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.

ConditionRegular Holiday PaySpecial Non-Working Day Pay
Did not workDaily rate + COLANo 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 2Daily 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.

DateHolidayTypeTransferability
January 1New Year’s DayRegularFixed
January 25 (2020)Chinese New YearSpecial non-workingDate varies
February 25EDSA People Power Revolution AnniversarySpecial non-workingFixed
April 9Araw ng KagitinganRegularFixed
April 9 (2020)Maundy ThursdayRegularDate varies
April 10 (2020)Good FridayRegularDate varies
April 11 (2020)Black SaturdaySpecial non-workingDate varies
May 1Labor DayRegularFixed
May 24 (2020)Eid’l FitrRegularDate varies
June 12Independence DayRegularFixed
July 31Eid’l AdhaRegularDate varies
August 21Ninoy Aquino DaySpecial non-workingFixed
August 31 (2020)National Heroes DayRegularDate varies (Last Monday of August)
November 1All Saints’ DaySpecial non-workingFixed
November 2All Souls DaySpecial non-workingFixed
November 30Bonifacio DayRegularFixed
December 8Feast of the Immaculate Conception of MarySpecial non-workingFixed
December 24Christmas EveSpecial non-workingFixed
December 25Christmas DayRegularFixed
December 30Rizal DayRegularFixed
December 31New Year’s EveSpecial non-workingFixed

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.

DateHolidayLocation/s
January 4Naujan Founding AnniversaryNaujan, Oriental Mindoro
January 5Bauang Founding Anniversary and Baggak FestivalBauang, La Union
January 5Tagudin Founding AnniversaryTagudin, Ilocos Sur
January 10Koronadal City Founding Anniversary and Hinugyaw FestivalKoronadal City, South Cotabato
January 11Bataan Founding AnniversaryBataan
January 12Valencia City Founding AnniversaryValencia City, Bukidnon
January 15Coconut FestivalSan Pablo City, Laguna
January 16Feast Day of Sto. NiñoBatangas City
January 16Navotas City Founding AnniversaryNavotas City
January 18Santa Rosa Founding AnniversarySanta Rosa City, Laguna
January 18Kaisa FestivalTarlac City, Tarlac
January 20MaKaLanYog FestivalLipa City, Batangas
January 20Melting Pot FestivalTarlac City, Tarlac
January 21Pasalamat FestivalPagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
January 23Anniversary of the Inauguration of the First Philippine RepublicBulacan
January 25Carigara Founding AnniversaryCarigara, Leyte
February 3Blas Ople DayBulacan
February 6Consolacion Founding AnniversaryConsolacion, Cebu
February 11Talisay City Charter AnniversaryTalisay City, Negros Occidental
February 11Pamulinawen FestivalLaoag City, Ilocos Norte
February 12Kidapawan City Founding AnniversaryKidapawan City, Cotabato
February 13Parañaque Cityhood AnniversaryParañaque City
February 17Birth anniversary of Teodulo Capili NatividadMalolos, Bulacan
February 18Hamaka FestivalTaytay, Rizal
February 18Tawo-Tawo FestivalBayawan City, Negros Oriental
February 19Bago City Charter AnniversaryBago City, Negros Occidental
February 24Zamboanga Sibugay Charter AnniversaryZamboanga Sibugay
February 26Zamboanga City Charter AnniversaryZamboanga City
February 27General Santos City Founding Anniversary and Kalilangan FestivalGeneral Santos City, South Cotabato
February 28Escalante City Charter AnniversaryEscalante City, Negros Occidental
February 28Tangub City Charter AnniversaryTangub City, Misamis Occidental
March 2La Union Founding AnniversaryLa Union
March 7Basilan Founding AnniversaryBasilan
March 7Samal Founding AnniversarySamal City, Davao del Norte
March 7Araw ng TagumTagum City, Davao del Norte
March 8Compostela Valley Founding Anniversary and Bulawan FestivalCompostela Valley
March 9Begnas di Bauko FestivalBauko, Mountain Province
March 10Tanauan Founding AnniversaryTanauan, Batangas
March 14Passi City Founding AnniversaryPassi City, Iloilo
March 16Araw ng DabawDavao City
March 17Tayug Founding AnniversaryTayug, Pangasinan
March 18Masbate Founding AnniversaryMasbate
March 19Pasayaw FestivalCanlaon City, Negros Oriental
March 19Sulyog FestivalBongabong, Oriental Mindoro
March 19Talakag Founding AnniversaryTalakag, Bukidnon
March 20San Fernando Cityhood AnniversarySan Fernando City, La Union
March 21Calapan City Founding AnniversaryCalapan City, Oriental Mindoro
March 21San Fabian Founding AnniversarySan Fabian, Pangasinan
March 22Birth anniversary of Gen. Emilio AguinaldoCavite
March 22Birth anniversary of Mariano PonceBaliwag, Bulacan
March 22Malaybalay City Charter AnniversaryMalaybalay City, Bukidnon
March 24Ligai Cityhood AnniversaryLigao City, Albay
March 29Binangonan Founding AnniversaryBinangonan, Rizal
March 29Mambusao Founding AnniversaryMambusao, Capiz
March 31Commemoration of the First Mass in the Philippines in Limasawa IslandSouthern Leyte
March 31Panabo City Founding AnniversaryPanabo City, Davao del Norte
March 31Sipalay City Charter AnniversarySipalay City, Negros Occidental
April 1Tanjay City Founding AnniversaryTanjay City, Negros Oriental
April 2Birth anniversary of Francisco BaltazarBulacan and Bataan
April 3Albay DayAlbay
April 4Antipolo Cityhood AnniversaryAntipolo City, Rizal
April 5Pangasinan Founding AnniversaryPangasinan
April 7Mountain Province Founding AnniversaryMountain Province 
April 19Tarlac City Charter AnniversaryTarlac City
April 21Calamba Cityhood AnniversaryCalamba City, Laguna
April 21Orani Founding AnniversaryOrani, Bataan
April 23Commemoration of the Battle of QuinguaPlaridel, Bulacan
April 24Sulop Founding AnniversarySulop, Davao del Sur
April 25Bahaghari FestivalPinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
April 25Himaya-an FestivalHimamaylan, Negros Occidental
April 25Isabela City Founding AnniversaryIsabela City, Basilan
April 26San Jose Founding AnniversarySan Jose, Batangas
April 27Kadaugan sa Mactan Festival Lapu Lapu City, Cebu
May 2Sublian FestivalBauan, Batangas
May 3Sta. Cruz Founding AnniversarySta. Cruz, Marinduque
May 5Birth anniversary of Gov. Bado DangwaKapangan, Benguet
May 5Santiago City Founding AnniversarySantiago City, Isabela
May 7San Pablo City Charter AnniversarySan Pablo City, Laguna
May 8President Roxas Founding AnniversaryPresident Roxas, Cotabato
May 8Annual cultural festivitiesCamiling, Tarlac
May 11Aparri Founding AnniversaryAparri, Cagayan
May 15Quezon Founding AnniversaryQuezon, Palawan
May 15Pahiyas FestivalLucban, Quezon
May 15Araw ng mga Magsasaka and Araña’t Baluarte FestivalGumaca, Quezon
May 15Mogpog Founding AnniversaryMogpog, Marinduque
May 15Adlaw Nan Probinsya Nan Surigao del NorteSurigao del Norte
May 15“One Surigao” Founding AnniversarySurigao del Sur
May 19Balanghai FestivalButuan City, Agusan del Norte
May 20Sual Founding AnniversarySual, Pangasinan
May 21Malabon City Founding AnniversaryMalabon City
May 22Lubi-Lubi FestivalGingoog City, Misamis Oriental
May 23Birth anniversary of Gen. Eleuterio MarasiganCalaca, Batangas
May 26Baliwag Charter AnniversaryBaliwag, Bulacan
May 28Anniversary of the Battle of Alapan/National Flag DayImus City, Cavite
June 3Macabebe DayMacabebe, Pampanga
June 6Zamboanga del Norte Founding AnniversaryZamboanga del Norte
June 9Rosario Founding AnniversaryRosario, Batangas
June 11Rizal Province Founding AnniversaryRizal
June 11Sagay City Charter AnniversarySagay City, Negros Occidental
June 13Silay City Charter AnniversarySilay City, Negros Occidental
June 15Alegria Founding AnniversaryAlegria, Surigao del Norte
June 15Commemoration of the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruptionAngeles City, Pampanga
June 15General Santos City Charter AnniversaryGeneral Santos City, South Cotabato
June 15Opol Founding Anniversary Opol, Misamis Oriental
June 16Bogo City Charter AnniversaryBogo City, Cebu
June 16Molave Founding Anniversary Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
June 16Pili Founding AnniversaryPili, Camarines Sur
June 17Lapu Lapu City Charter AnniversaryLapu Lapu City, Cebu
June 17Bindoy Charter AnniversaryBindoy, Negros Oriental
June 17Maco Founding AnniversaryMaco, Compostela Valley
June 18Ambaguio Founding AnniversaryAmbaguio, Nueva Vizcaya
June 18Commemoration of Bacolod City creationBacolod City, Negros Occidental 
June 18Carmen Founding AnniversaryCarmen, Davao del Norte
June 18Ifugao Founding AnniversaryIfugao
June 18Kalilangan Founding AnniversaryKalilangan, Bukidnon
June 18Sta. Maria Founding AnniversarySta. Maria, Davao Occidental
June 19Birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. RizalLaguna
June 19Laoag City Charter AnniversaryLaoag City, Ilocos Norte
June 20 Lipa City Founding AnniversaryLipa City, Batangas
June 20 Dagupan City Charter AnniversaryDagupan City, Pangasinan
June 21Balete Founding AnniversaryBalete, Batangas
June 21Bayugan City Charter AnniversaryBayugan City, Agusan del Sur
June 21Bingawan Founding Anniversary and Pagnahi-an FestivalBingawan, Iloilo
June 21Laurel Founding AnniversaryLaurel, Batangas
June 21Maasim Founding Anniversary and Kestebeng FestivalMaasim, Sarangani
June 21Yagi-Yagi FestivalRosario, Agusan del Sur
June 22Pagadian City Charter AnniversaryPagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
June 22Socorro Founding AnniversarySocorro, Oriental Mindoro
June 22Sta. Teresita Founding AnniversarySta. Teresita, Cagayan
June 24Bagat Dagat FestivalMasbate
June 24Manila Founding AnniversaryManila
June 24Tabak FestivalTabaco City, Albay
June 27El Salvador City Charter AnniversaryEl Salvador City, Misamis Oriental
June 29Tree Growing FestivalKoronadal City, South Cotabato
July 1Alubijid Founding AnniversaryAlubijid, Misamis Oriental
July 1Moncada Founding AnniversaryMoncada, Tarlac
July 1Maramag Founding AnniversaryMaramag, Bukidnon
July 1Dipolog City Founding AnniversaryDipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
July 1San Carlos City Charter AnniversarySan Carlos City, Negros Occidental
July 2Pasig Day/Pasig City AnniversaryPasig City
July 2Tagbilaran City Charter AnniversaryTagbilaran City, Bohol
July 4Cadiz City Charter AnniversaryCadiz City, Negros Occidental
July 10Santa Rosa Cityhood AnniversarySanta Rosa City, Laguna
July 14Guihulngan City Charter AnniversaryGuihulngan City, Negros Oriental
July 15Araw ng MaubanMauban, Quezon
July 15Cordillera Administrative Region Founding AnniversaryCordillera Administrative Region
July 15Calabanga Founding AnniversaryCalabanga, Camarines Sur
July 19Padigosan FestivalDigos City, Davao del Sur
July 22Birth anniversary of Apolinario MabiniTanauan, Batangas
July 22B’laan DayGeneral Santos City, South Cotabato
July 22Bohol Founding AnniversaryBohol
July 22Claveria Founding AnniversaryClaveria, Misamis Oriental
July 23Batangas City Founding AnniversaryBatangas City
July 23Gingoog City Charter AnniversaryGingoog City, Misamis Oriental
July 23Nabunturan Charter AnniversaryNabunturan, Compostela Valley
July 25Sinulog sa Tanjay FestivalTanjay City, Negros Oriental
July 25Aggaw na Naturales DaySantiago City, Isabela
July 25Kinabayo Festival/Feast of St. James the Greater Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
July 25Maasin Founding AnniversaryMaasin, Iloilo
July 26Araw ng IpilIpil, Zamboanga Sibugay
August 1Compostela Founding Anniversary and Buganihan FestivalCompostela, Compostela Valley
August 1Kapalong Founding AnniversaryKapalong, Davao del Norte
August 1Kawit DayKawit, Cavite
August 2Adlaw Hong Butuan/Butuan City Charter AnniversaryButuan City, Agusan del Norte
August 2Kabankalan Charter AnniversaryKabankalan, Negros Occidental
August 3M’lang Founding AnniversaryM’lang, Cotabato
August 3Tacurong City Founding AnniversaryTacurong City, Sultan Kudarat
August 4Cabuyao Cityhood AnniversaryCabuyao City, Laguna
August 5Candelaria Founding AnniversaryCandelaria, Quezon
August 5Jose Avelino DayNorthern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Western Samar
August 6Palo DayPalo, Leyte
August 9Bayongyong FestivalBayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
August 10Lorenzo Tañada Sr. DayGumaca, Quezon
August 11Samar DaySamar
August 13Magpet Founding AnniversaryMagpet, Cotabato
August 14Araw ng Sto. TomasSto. Tomas, Davao del Norte
August 15Araw ng VigaViga, Catanduanes
August 15Bulacan Founding AnniversaryBulacan
August 16 Ibalong FestivalLegazpi City, Albay
August 16 (2019)Kadayawan Festival (Special non-working day varies per year.)Davao City
August 16 Pavvurulun Afi FestivalTuguegarao City, Cagayan
August 18Death anniversary of Sec. Jesse RobredoNaga City, Camarines Sur
August 19Quezon Day/Birth anniversary of Manuel Luis QuezonQuezon City, Quezon province, and Aurora
August 20Lucena City Charter AnniversaryLucena City, Quezon
August 23Cuartero AnniversaryCuartero, Capiz
August 24Manaragat FestivalCatbalogan City, Samar
August 25Iloilo City Charter AnniversaryIloilo City
August 30Isulan Founding Anniversary and Hamungaya Festival Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
August 30Mandaue City Charter AnniversaryMandaue City, Cebu
September 1Bukidnon Founding AnniversaryBukidnon
September 1Cotabato Founding AnniversaryCotabato
September 1Jasaan Founding AnniversaryJasaan, Misamis Oriental
September 2Birth anniversary of Gen. Simeon A. OlaAlbay
September 3Iriga City Founding AnniversaryIriga City, Camarines Sur
September 4Monkayo Founding Anniversary and Kariyawan FestivalMonkayo, Compostela Valley
September 5General Santos City Charter Anniversary and Tuna FestivalGeneral Santos City, South Cotabato
September 7Cavite City Charter and Founding AnniversaryCavite City, Cavite
September 8Digos Founding AnniversaryDigos City, Davao del Sur
September 8Sidlakasilak FestivalLoon, Bohol
September 9Bais City Charter AnniversaryBais City, Negros Oriental
September 10Polomolok Founding Anniversary and F’lomlok FestivalPolomolok, South Cotabato
September 10Quirino Founding AnniversaryQuirino 
September 11Tupi Founding Anniversary and Agten Tufi FestivalTupi, South Cotabato
September 12Siquijor’s anniversary as the capital of the province of SiquijorSiquijor, Siquijor
September 13Commemoration of the 1986 Sipat Peace TalksCordillera Administrative Region
September 15Anniversary of the Inauguration of the Malolos CongressBulacan
September 16Bontoc Founding AnniversaryBontoc, Mountain Province
September 17Los Baños Founding AnniversaryLos Baños, Laguna
September 17Zamboanga del Sur Founding AnniversaryZamboanga del Sur 
September 18Bansalan Founding AnniversaryBansalan, Davao del Sur
September 18Tacurong Cityhood Anniversary and Talakudong FestivalTacurong City, Sultan Kudarat
September 18Victoria Founding AnniversaryVictoria, Oriental Mindoro
September 20Birth anniversary of Josefa Llanes EscodaDingras, Ilocos Norte
September 21San Mateo Founding AnniversarySan Mateo, Rizal
September 26Naval Pueblo DayNaval, Biliran
September 27Lobo Founding AnniversaryLobo, Batangas
September 27Birth anniversary of Gen. Miguel Malvar Malvar, Batangas
September 29Bacoor City Founding Anniversary and Bakood FestivalBacoor City, Cavite
September 29San Rafael Founding AnniversarySan Rafael, Bulacan
September 29Paray Festival Irosin, Sorsogon
September 29Jagna Founding AnniversaryJagna, Bohol
September 30Masbate Cityhood AnniversaryMasbate City, Masbate
October 4Dila-ab FestivalSiquijor, Siquijor
October 4Infanta Founding AnniversaryInfanta, Pangasinan
October 5Araw ng Sta. CruzSta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
October 7Imus City Founding AnniversaryImus City, Cavite
October 8Koronadal City Charter AnniversaryKoronadal City, South Cotabato
October 10Kawayan Charter AnniversaryKawayan, Biliran
October 12Pilar Founding AnniversaryPilar, Sorsogon
October 15Allacapan Founding AnniversaryAllacapan, Cagayan
October 15Jiabong Founding AnniversaryJiabong, Samar
October 15Kuliat FestivalAngeles City, Pampanga
October 15Hinabangan Founding AnniversaryHinabangan, Samar
October 16Calbayog City Charter AnniversaryCalbayog City, Samar
October 19Buglasan FestivalNegros Oriental
October 22Pigcawayan Founding AnniversaryPigcawayan, Cotabato
October 24Cimarrones FestivalPili, Camarines Sur
October 26Foundation Day of CatanduanesCatanduanes
October 26Sambuokan FestivalMati City, Davao Oriental
October 26Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan (Commemoration of Mt. Pinatubo eruption)Angeles City, Pampanga
October 28Commemoration of the Cry of LincudDingle, Iloilo
October 28Davao Occidental Founding AnniversaryDavao Occidental
November 2Misamis Occidental Founding AnniversaryMisamis Occidental
November 4Death anniversary of Hermano PuleQuezon
November 5Cinco de Noviembre/Negros DayNegros Occidental
November 6Buenavista Founding AnniversaryBuenavista, Marinduque
November 7Cuenca Founding AnniversaryCuenca, Batangas
November 9Eastern Samar Founding AnniversaryEastern Samar 
November 10Dinas Founding AnniversaryDinas, Zamboanga del Sur
November 12Tanay Founding Anniversary and Hane FestivalTanay, Rizal
November 12Gumaca Founding AnniversaryGumaca, Quezon
November 12Valenzuela City Founding AnniversaryValenzuela City
November 13Pantukan Founding AnniversaryPantukan, Compostela Valley
November 15Occidental Mindoro Founding AnniversaryOccidental Mindoro
November 15Oriental Mindoro Founding AnniversaryOriental Mindoro
November 17Aroroy Founding AnniversaryAroroy, Masbate
November 22Annual Thanksgiving DayPalayan City, Nueva Ecija
November 23Benguet Founding AnniversaryBenguet
November 23Higantes FestivalAngono, Rizal
November 26Dasmariñas City Founding AnniversaryDasmariñas City, Cavite
November 26Maragusan Founding AnniversaryMaragusan, Compostela Valley
November 26Sultan Kudarat Founding AnniversarySultan Kudarat
November 27Burgos Founding AnniversaryBurgos, La Union
November 28Piñan Founding AnniversaryPiñan, Zamboanga del Norte
November 28Sarangani Founding AnniversarySarangani
November 28Sta. Margarita Founding AnniversarySta. Margarita, Samar
December 1SumBingTik FestivalCainta, Rizal
December 2Foundation Day of Pasay CityPasay City
December 5Palayan City Founding AnniversaryPalayan City, Nueva Ecija
December 7Kawayanan FestivalM’lang, Cotabato
December 7Kaaldawan Nin ViracVirac, Catanduanes
December 8Agoo Founding AnniversaryAgoo, La Union
December 8Batangas Founding AnniversaryBatangas
December 8Taguig City Founding AnniversaryTaguig City 
December 10Araw ng Lungsod ng MeycauayanMeycauayan City, Bulacan
December 13Narvacan Founding AnniversaryNarvacan, Ilocos Sur
December 18Tuguegarao City Charter AnniversaryTuguegarao City, Cagayan
December 20Pasaway-Handurawan FestivalSipalay City, Negros Occidental
December 21Bayawan City Charter AnniversaryBayawan 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.

FestivalTypeDateLocation/s
Ubi FestivalCultural, foodJanuary (date varies)Bohol
Binalbal FestivalCulturalJanuary 1Tudela, Misamis Occidental
Bulaklakan FestivalCulturalJanuary 1Muntinlupa City
Bailes de Luces (Festival of Lights)DanceJanuary 5La Castellana, Negros Occidental
Kuyamis FestivalCulturalJanuary 5 to 10Misamis Oriental
Kuraldal FestivalReligiousJanuary 6Sasmuan, Pampanga
Hinugyaw FestivalCultural, founding anniversaryJanuary 6 to 10Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Marble FestivalArtsFirst Friday of JanuaryRomblon
Araw ng Tatlong Hari (Feast of the Three Kings)ReligiousFirst Sunday of JanuaryGasan, Marinduque
Hambabalud Festival/Sinulog sa JimalaludReligiousJanuary 8 to 15Jimalalud, Negros Oriental
Feast of the Black NazareneReligiousJanuary 9Quiapo, Manila
Lingayen Gulf FestivalHistoricalJanuary 9Lingayen, Pangasinan
Batingaw FestivalCulturalJanuary 10 to 16Cabuyao City, Laguna
Binanog FestivalReligious, danceSecond week of JanuaryLambunao, Iloilo
Biniray FestivalReligiousSecond week of JanuaryRomblon
Minasa FestivalReligious, cultural, artsSecond to third week of JanuaryBustos, Bulacan
Patupat FestivalFoodJanuary 11Pozorrubio, Pangasinan
Balsaan FestivalCulturalJanuary 11 to 20Mabini, Pangasinan
MaKaLanYog (Mais, Kape, Lanzones, Niyog) FestivalReligious,  cultural, foodJanuary 11 to 20Lipa City, Batangas
Sinulog sa Kabankalan Festival ReligiousJanuary 11 to 20Kabalankalan City, Negros Occidental
Carabao FestivalCulturalJanuary 12Bugallon, Pangasinan
Coconut FestivalCulturalJanuary 13 to 15San Pablo City, Laguna
Talong FestivalFoodJanuary 13 to 21Villasis, Pangasinan
Baka FestivalCulturalJanuary 15San Pablo, Isabela
Makato Sto. Niño FestivalReligiousJanuary 15Makato, Aklan
Batan Ati-Ati Malakara FestivalReligiousJanuary 16Batan, Aklan
Kinaradto FestivalReligious,  culturalJanuary 16Buenavista, Guimaras
Kinhason FestivalCulturalJanuary 16Bacolod, Lanao del Norte
Pangisdaan FestivalCultural, founding anniversaryJanuary 16Navotas City
Kawayan FestivalCulturalJanuary 16 to 18 Magdalena, Laguna 
Kaisa FestivalCulturalJanuary 16 to 20Tarlac City, Tarlac
Bansudani FestivalCulturalJanuary 17 to 19Bansud, Oriental Mindoro
Salibanda FestivalReligiousJanuary 17 to 25Paete, Laguna
Bagoong FestivalCultural, foodJanuary 17 to 27Lingayen, Pangasinan
Dugoy FestivalCulturalJanuary 18Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
Sikhayan (Sikap Kabuhayan) FestivalCulturalJanuary 18Santa Rosa, Laguna
Lubay-Lubay FestivalCulturalJanuary 18 to 25Cauayan, Negros Occidental
Sad-Sad sa KalyeCultural, historical, danceJanuary 19Janiuay, Iloilo
Panagtagbo FestivalReligiousJanuary 19Mandaue City, Cebu
Binuligay FestivalCulturalJanuary 20Jamindan, Capiz
Feast of San Sebastian the MartyrReligiousJanuary 20Lumban, Laguna
Melting Pot FestivalCulturalJanuary 20Tarlac City, Tarlac
Pandot sa BacolodReligiousJanuary 20Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Silmugi FestivalReligiousJanuary 20Borbon, Cebu
Bayluhay FestivalCultural, historicalThird week of JanuarySan Joaquin, Iloilo
Haring Kalabaw FestivalCulturalThird week of JanuarySanta Cruz, Marinduque
Palayag FestivalReligiousThird week of JanuaryBuenavista, Guimaras
Sakay-Sakay Festival ReligiousThird week of JanuaryBalingasag, Misamis Oriental
Halad Festival ReligiousThird Saturday of JanuaryMidsayap, Cotabato
Pasungay-Pahibag FestivalCulturalThird Saturday of JanuarySan Joaquin, Iloilo
Ati-Atihan FestivalReligious, culturalThird Sunday of JanuaryKalibo, Aklan
Kahimunan FestivalReligious, culturalThird Sunday of JanuaryButuan City, Agusan del Norte
Pasalamat FestivalReligious, culturalThird Sunday of JanuaryPagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Sakay-Sakay Festival ReligiousThird Sunday of JanuaryMaasin City, Southern Leyte
Sinulog FestivalReligious, cultural, danceThird Sunday of JanuaryCebu City
Altavas Sto. Niño FestivalReligious, historicalJanuary 21 to 22Altavas, Aklan
Longganisa FestivalFoodJanuary 22Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Halamanan FestivalCulturalJanuary 23Guiguinto, Bulacan
Hudyaka sa Lubi Festival Cultural, founding anniversaryJanuary 23Linamon, Lanao del Norte 
Feast of San Ildefenso ToledoReligiousJanuary 23 to 24Tanay, Rizal
Saad FestivalReligiousJanuary 23 to 31Leganes, Iloilo
Pabirik FestivalCulturalJanuary 23 to February 2Paracale, Camarines Norte
Feast of Our Lady of Peace and Good VoyageReligiousJanuary 24La Carlota City, Negros Occidental
Langub FestivalCulturalJanuary 24Mabinay, Negros Oriental
Ibajay Ati-Ati Municipal and Devotional FestivalReligiousJanuary 24 to 25Ibajay, Aklan
Kasadyahan FestivalCulturalFourth Saturday of JanuaryIloilo City
Dinagyang FestivalReligious, culturalFourth Sunday of JanuaryIloilo City
Hirinugyaw-SuguidanonayReligious, culturalFourth Sunday of JanuaryCalinog, Iloilo
Pagdayaw FestivalReligious, danceFourth Sunday of JanuaryCajidiocan, Romblon
Sto Niño de Malolos FestivalReligiousFourth Sunday of JanuaryMalolos, Bulacan
Bambanti Festival CulturalFourth week of JanuaryIsabela
Dinagsa Ati-Atihan FestivalReligiousFourth week of JanuaryCadiz City, Negros Occidental
Jimanban FestivalCulturalFourth week of JanuaryNew Lucena, Iloilo
Owag-shi FestivalCulturalFourth week of JanuaryKayapa, Nueva Vizcaya
Sadsaran FestivalCultural, danceFourth week of JanuaryNueva Valencia, Guimaras
Saug FestivalCulturalFourth week of JanuaryLemery, Iloilo
Sana-Aw FestivalCulturalJanuary 28Jordan, Guimaras
Arawedan FestivalCulturalJanuary 28 to 29Port Barton, San Vicente, Palawan
Kannawidan Ylocos FestivalCulturalJanuary 28 to February 17Ilocos Sur
Pindang FestivalFoodJanuary 28 to March 10Mangaldan, Pangasinan
Candle FestivalReligiousJanuary 31 to February 2Candelaria, Quezon
Bicol Arts FestivalCultural, artsEntire FebruaryLegaspi City, Albay
Kawayan FestivalCulturalEntire FebruaryKoronadal City, South Cotabato
National Arts MonthArtsEntire FebruaryNationwide
Panagbenga Festival (Baguio Flower Festival)CulturalEntire FebruaryBaguio City
Pista SinturaCultural, artsEntire FebruaryCotabato City, Maguindanao
Kanrila FestivalReligiousFebruary 1Odiongan, Romblon
Sumilang FestivalReligious,  culturalFebruary 1 to 3Silang, Cavite
Lavandero Festival CulturalFebruary 1 to 6Mandaluyong City
Ibon-Ebon FestivalCulturalFirst week of FebruaryCandaba, Pampanga
Salakayan FestivalCultural, historicalFirst week of FebruaryMiag-ao, Iloilo
Pamulinawen Festival Religious,  cultural, foodFebruary 1 to 11Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Say-am FestivalCultural, founding anniversaryFebruary 1 to 14Apayao
Dagkot FestivalReligiousFebruary 2Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte
Feast of Our Lady of Candles/Candelaria FiestaReligiousFebruary 2Jaro, Iloilo City
Suroy sa SurigaoReligiousFebruary 2Jaro, Iloilo City
Bulang-Bulang FestivalCulturalFebruary 2 to 9San Enrique, Negros Occidental
PanranUmag FestivalCultural, foodFebruary 3Corcuera, Romblon
Sigay FestivalCultural, foodFebruary 3Binmaley, Pangasinan
Kali-Kalihan FestivalCulturalFebruary 3 to 9Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental
Guling-Guling FestivalReligiousFebruary 5Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Kaway FestivalReligious,  culturalFebruary 6 to 11Tagkawayan, Quezon
Bebingka FestivalFoodFebruary 7Manticao, Misamis Oriental
Timpuyog FestivalCulturalFebruary 7 to 14Kiamba, Sarangani
Bacolaodiat FestivalCulturalWeek of Chinese New YearBacolod City, Negros Occidental
Fiesta TsinoyCulturalWeek of Chinese New YearAlbay
Festival of HeartsCulturalFirst to second week of FebruaryTanjay City, Negros Oriental
Philippine International Hot Air Balloon FiestaSportsSecond week of FebruaryClark, Angeles City, Pampanga
Sampaguita Festival (formerly Manok ni San Pedro Festival)CulturalSecond week of FebruarySan Pablo City, Laguna
Tinapay FestivalFoodSecond week of FebruaryCuenca, Batangas
Dinagsa Festival/Sto. Niño de Muntinlupa FiestaReligiousSecond or third week of FebruaryMuntinlupa City
Ayyoweng di Lambak ed Tadian FestivalCulturalSecond week of February to first Sunday of MarchTadian, Mountain Province
Pandangguhan FestivalCultural, danceFebruary 8Pateros
Utanon FestivalCultural, danceFebruary 9 to 10Dalaguete, Cebu
Inaul FestivalCulturalFebruary 9 to 14Buluan, Maguindanao
FistahanFoodFebruary 9 to 15Davao City
Budbud Kabog FestivalFood, danceFebruary 10Catmon, Cebu
Patunob FestivalReligiousFebruary 10 to 12Binuangan, Misamis Oriental
Hamaka FestivalCulture, artsFebruary 10 to 16Taytay, Rizal
Burihan Festival CulturalFebruary 11Tigbauan, Iloilo
Dinagyaw sa Tablas FestivalCultural, historicalFebruary 11Candoni, Negros Occidental
Tinagba FestivalReligious, foodFebruary 11Iriga City, Camarines Sur
Aquero Festival ReligiousFebruary 11 to 13Aglipay, Quirino
Harana Festival/Karantahan nin PagrangaCultural, musicFebruary 11 to 15San Jose, Camarines Sur
Pamaypay Ng Caloocan FestivalCulturalFebruary 12Caloocan City
Colos FestivalCulturalFebruary 12 to 14Itogon, Benguet
Feast Day of Sta. Clara
February 13Pasay City
Laguimanok FestivalCulturalFebruary 13Padre Burgos, Quezon
Sambalilo FestivalCulturalFebruary 13 to 15Parañaque City
Sunduan FestivalCulturalFebruary 13 to 15Brgy. La Huerta, Parañaque City
Menajak FestivalCultural, danceFebruary 14Calamba, Misamis Occidental
Ollalion/Ullalim FestivalCultural, arts, foodFebruary 14Tabuk City, Kalinga
Serenata FestivalMusicFebruary 14Pasay City
Mushroom FestivalCultural, foodFebruary 14 to 22Sta. Maria, Pangasinan
Karanowan Fish-tivalCulturalFebruary 15Bato, Camarines Sur
Salapan FestivalCulturalFebruary 15Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
Dapil FestivalCulturalFebruary 15 to 23Bangued, Abra
Himag-ulaw FestivalCulturalFebruary 17Placer, Masbate
Buri FestivalCulturalFebruary 17 to 18Unisan, Quezon
Sorteo Grand FestivalCulturalFebruary 17 to 22Carmona, Cavite 
Kaganapan FestivalCharter anniversaryFebruary 17 to 24San Fernando City, Pampanga
Sibug-Sibug FestivalCultural, foodFebruary 17 to 26Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
Pasayaw FestivalReligious, danceFebruary 17 to March 19Canlaon City, Negros Oriental
Tawo-Tawo FestivalReligious,  cultural, foodFebruary 18Bayawan City, Negros Oriental
Kap’yaan FestivalCultural, founding anniversaryFebruary 18 to 20Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur
Babaylan FestivalCulturalFebruary 19Bago City, Negros Occidental
Suman FestivalFoodFebruary 19Baler, Aurora
Asinan FestivalCulturalFebruary 20San Lorenzo, Guimaras
Balsahan Festival CulturalFebruary 20Sibunag, Guimaras
Mangi FestivalCultural, foodFebruary 20 to 24Tumauini, Isabela
International Bamboo Organ FestivalMusicFebruary 20 to 27Las Piñas City
Kalilangan FestivalCulturalFebruary 20 to 27General Santos City, South Cotabato
Buyboy Festival (Tiger Grass Festival)CulturalFebruary 21 to 23Burgos, La Union
Musikahan sa Tagum FestivalCultural, musicFebruary 21 to March 7Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Pahimis FestivalCultural, foodFebruary 22 to 24Amadeo, Cavite 
Panagtitimpuyog FestivalFounding anniversaryFebruary 23 to 25Nagtipunan, Quirino
Paraw RegattaCulturalThird Saturday/Sunday of FebruaryIloilo City
Caracol FestivalEnvironmental conservationThird week of FebruaryMakati City
Caragan FestivalCulturalThird week of FebruaryMabalacat City, Pampanga
Hil-o Hil-o FestivalReligiousThird week of FebruaryMaayon, Capiz
Kariyala FestivalCulturalThird week of FebruaryWao, Lanao del Sur
Itik-Itik FestivalReligious,  cultural, danceLast Sunday of FebruaryPasig City
Dia de ZamboangaCharter anniversaryFebruary 26Zamboanga City
MaHaGuYog (Mais, Halaman, Gulay, Niyog) FestivalReligious, foodFebruary 26 to March 7Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Maniambus FestivalCulturalFebruary 27Negros Occidental
Holistic FestivalCulturalFebruary 27Labrador, Pangasinan
Nangkaan FestivalCultural, foodFebruary 27Maigo, Lanao del Norte
Pasundayag Festival Religious, foodFebruary 28Valladolid, Negros Occidental
Sambayan FestivalCulturalFebruary 28 to March 31 Tobias Fornier, Antique
Payvanuvanuan FestivalCulturalEntire MarchMahatao, Batanes
Strawberry FestivalReligious, foodEntire MarchLa Trinidad, Benguet
Parade of FestivalsCulturalMarch 1Parañaque City
Kamayadan FestivalCulturalMarch 1 to 10Norala, South Cotabato
Anilag FestivalCulturalMarch 2 to 9Sta. Cruz, Laguna
Sugbahan FestivalFoodMarch 2 to 14Davao City
Manchatchatong FestivalCulturalMarch 4 to 6Balbalan, Kalinga
Tilapia FestivalFoodMarch 5Braulio E. Dujali, Davao del Norte
Boling-boling FestivalCulturalMarch 6 to 8Catanauan, Quezon
Abrenian Kawayan FestivalCulturalMarch 6 to 9Abra
Bangkero FestivalCulturalFirst week of MarchPagsanjan, Laguna
Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) FestivalCulturalFirst week of MarchSamal City, Davao del Norte
Kanaway FestivalCulturalFirst week of MarchBarotac Viejo, Iloilo
Pakaradjaan FestivalCultural, founding anniversaryFirst week of MarchAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
Tupig FestivalFoodFirst week of MarchLaoac, Pangasinan
Al-law ng KalumunanCulturalMarch 7Nabunturan, Compostela Valley
Panagtagbo FestivalCulturalMarch 7Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Asin FestivalCulturalMarch 7 to 10Dasol, Pangasinan
Arya! AbraFounding anniversarySecond week of MarchAbra
Hinatdan FestivalReligious,  culturalSecond week of MarchGinatilan, Cebu
Bulawan FestivalCulture, foodMarch 8Compostela Valley
Begnas di Bauko Festival CulturalMarch 8 to 10Bauko, Mountain Province
Kalanguya FestivalCulturalMarch 8 to 11Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya
Hundred Islands Paraw FestivalReligious, culturalMarch 8 to 29Alaminos City, Pangasinan
Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival Music, artsMarch 10 to 12Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Ses’long FestivalCulturalMarch 10 to 16T’Boli, South Cotabato
Kapaw FestivalCultural, environmental conservationMarch 11 to 18Basay, Negros Oriental
Kabutenyo FestivalFoodMarch 13General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite
Ylang-Ylang FestivalCulturalMarch 14 to 16Anao, Tarlac
Muscovado FestivalCulturalMarch 15Magallanes, Cavite
Bacao Festival (Corn Festival)Religious,  cultural, foodMarch 15 to 19Echague, Isabela
Lugahait FestivalFounding anniversaryMarch 16Lugait, Misamis Oriental
Magallanes FestivalCulturalMarch 16Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Kadalag-an FestivalCulturalMarch 16 to 22Victorias City, Negros Occidental
Sinacbang Festival ReligiousMarch 17Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental
Sombrero Festival CulturalMarch 17Biñan City, Laguna
Tariktik FestivalCulturalMarch 17 to 18Polilio, Quezon
Tobacco FestivalCulturalMarch 17 to 25Candon City, Ilocos Sur
Sinigayan FestivalReligious,  culturalMarch 17 to 19Sagay City, Negros Occidental
Sulyog FestivalReligious,  culturalMarch 17 to 19Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
Pagdaug-Saludan FestivalCulturalMarch 18Tigbauan, Iloilo
Soli-soli FestivalReligiousMarch 18San Francisco, Cebu
Banana FestivalFoodMarch 18 to 19Baco, Oriental Mindoro
Peñablanca Patronal Town FiestaReligiousMarch 18 to 19Peñablanca, Cagayan
Carabao FestivalCulturalMarch 19 San Jose, Romblon
Saginyogan Festival FoodMarch 19 to 21Alcantara, Romblon
Pindangan FestivalFounding anniversaryMarch 20San Fernando City, La Union
Kalap FestivalCulturalMarch 21Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
Sabutan FestivalCulturalMarch 21 to 23Palanan, Isabela
Anitap FestivalCulturalThird week of MarchKapangan, Benguet
Pintados de PasiCultural, danceThird week of MarchPassi City, Iloilo
Kisi-Kisi FestivalFoodThird or fourth week of MarchIlog, Negros Occidental
Alimango FestivalCultural, foodMarch 22Lala, Lanao del Norte
Goat FestivalCultural, foodMarch 22Balungao, Pangasinan
Corn FestivalFoodMarch 22 to 25Sto. Tomas, Pangasinan
Kabanhawan FestivalReligiousMarch 23Minglanilla, Cebu
Ani FestivalCultural, foodMarch 23 to 30Dingras, Ilocos Norte
Mannalon FestivalCulturalMarch 27 Marcos, Ilocos Norte
Parpaguha FestivalCulturalMarch 27 to 29San Andres, Romblon
Bantayan Festival Cultural, historicalMarch 27 to 31Guimbal, Iloilo
Kariton FestivalFounding anniversaryMarch 28Licab, Nueva Ecija
Balut sa Puti FestivalFoodMarch 30Pateros
Bangus FestivalFoodMarch 30Panabo City, Davao del Norte
Gawagaway-yan FestivalCultural, founding anniversaryMarch 30 to April 15Cauayan City, Isabela
Sinugdan FestivalHistoricalMarch 31Limasawa, Southern Leyte
Magayon FestivalCulturalLast Tuesday of MarchMoises Padilla, Negros Occidental
Sikaran FestivalCulturalLast Sunday of MarchBaras, Rizal
Pasaway sa SipalayCulturalLast week of MarchSipalay City, Negros Occidental
Moriones FestivalReligiousHoly Week (March or April)Marinduque
Centurion FestivalReligiousHoly Week (March or April)General Luna, Quezon
Witches FestivalCulturalHoly Week (March or April)Siquijor
Giwang-GiwangReligiousGood FridayBinangonan, Rizal
Pagtaltal sa GuimarasReligiousGood FridayJordan, Guimaras
TaltalReligiousGood FridayBarotac Viejo, Iloilo
Folk Healing FestivalCulturalBlack SaturdaySiquijor
Kadagatan FestivalCulturalBlack SaturdayBacacay, Albay
Torugpo FestivalCulturalBlack SaturdayCarigara, Leyte
Haladaya FestivalCulturalEaster SundayDaanbantayan, Cebu
Sunduan ha Carigara CulturalEaster SundayCarigara, Leyte
Dinahit FestivalCulturalAfter Easter SundayPandan, Catanduanes
Dinamulag Festival/Zambales Mango Festival Cultural, foodMarch or AprilIba, Zambales
Itik FestivalCultural, foodApril (no definite date)Victoria, Laguna
Kinulob FestivalCultural, foodApril (no definite date)Mabini, Batangas
Kamarikutan Pagdiwata Arts FestivalArtsFull moon of AprilPuerto Princesa City, Palawan
Panagyaman Rice FestivalFoodEntire AprilNationwide
Turumba FestivalReligiousEntire AprilPakil, Laguna
Bendian FestivalCultural, danceApril to MayKabayan, Benguet
Lang-ay FestivalCulturalFirst week of AprilMountain Province
Marilag Festival (formerly Kalakal Festival)FoodFirst week of AprilSanta Maria, Laguna
Malangsi FestivalFoodFirst or second week of AprilBayambang, Pangasinan
Panagabuos FestivalCulturalApril 1 to 3Banna, Ilocos Norte
Banana FestivalFoodApril 1 to 5La Castellana, Negros Occidental
Kesong Puti FestivalFoodApril 1 to 9Sta. Cruz, Laguna
Pandan FestivalCulturalApril 3Luisiana, Laguna
Kanidugan FestivalFoodApril 5Odiongan, Romblon
Libod Sayaw FestivalReligious, danceApril 5Bindoy, Negros Oriental
Pak’Kaat Kal’loCulturalApril 5 to 6Magpet, Cotabato
Lubao International Balloon and Music FestivalMusic, foodApril 5 to 7Lubao, Pampanga
Kalabasa FestivalFoodApril 5 to 14Umingan, Pangasinan
Sillag FestivalCulturalApril 6 to 8San Fernando City, La Union
Pagay-Pagay FestivalCulturalApril 7 to 8Saguday, Quirino
Panaad sa Negros FestivalCulturalSecond week of AprilBacolod City, Negros Occidental
Rodeo MasbateñoCulturalSecond week of AprilMasbate City
Semana sang IloiloReligiousSecond week of AprilIloilo
Mangunguna Festival Cultural, foodApril 9 to 14Bolinao, Pangasinan
Pandan FestivalCulturalApril 11 to 16Mapandan, Pangasinan
Bangus FestivalFoodApril 12 to 30Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Ana Kalang FestivalCulturalApril 13 to 17Nagcarlan, Laguna
CapiztahanFoodApril 14 to 15Roxas City, Capiz
Sunduan – Feast of Sta. Rosa de LimaReligiousThird Saturday of AprilPasig City
Tostado FestivalCultural, foodThird Sunday of AprilSantander, Cebu
Buklog FestivalReligious,  culturalThird week of AprilZamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur
Dupax del Norte Town FiestaCulturalThird week of AprilDupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya
Kasipegan FestivalCulturalThird week of AprilAlfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya
Paglingalingan FestivalCulturalThird week of AprilDupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya
Burunyogan sa Calo FestivalCultural, environmental conservationApril 15San Andres, Catanduanes
Kalilang sa RanaoFounding anniversaryApril 15Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
Ka-Angkan FestivalCulturalApril 16Marikina City
Tungoh ad HungduanCulturalApril 16 to 19Hungduan, Ifugao
Garlic/Bawang FestivalCulturalApril 16 to 20Pinili, Ilocos Norte
Binongey FestivalCultural, foodApril 17Anda, Pangasinan
Pugungan Festival and Citrus FestivalCultural, foodApril 18 to 20Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya
Pasa-Pasa FestivalCulturalApril 18 to 21Monreal, Masbate
Cocowayan FestivalCulturalApril 20 to 25Isabela City, Basilan
Mango-Bamboo Festival Cultural, foodApril 20 to 27San Carlos City, Pangasinan
La Laguna FestivalCulturalApril 20 to 29Sta. Cruz, Laguna
Pista’y Dayat Festival (Sea Festival)FoodApril 20 to May 12Pangasinan
Bankarera FestivalCulturalApril 21Peñablanca, Cagayan
Panaad sa CamiguinReligiousApril 21 to 22Camiguin
Kaamulan FestivalCulturalApril 21 to 23Malaybalay, Bukidnon
Gotad ad HingyonCulturalApril 21 to 24Hingyon, Ifugao
Pagbana-ag FestivalCulturalApril 21 to 24Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental
Bahaghari FestivalCulturalApril 21 to 26Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
Sanduguan FestivalCultural, historicalApril 21 to 27Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
Hinugyaw sa HinigaranReligious,  culturalApril 22 to 23Hinigaran, Negros Occidental
Sas-alliwa FestivalCulturalApril 22 to 25Natonin, Mountain Province
Kangayedan Festival (formerly Sanikldad Festival)Environmental conservationApril 22 to 26Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
Subic Ay FestivalCulturalApril 22 to 28Subic, Zambales
Pinakbet FestivalFoodApril 23Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur
Gotad ad KianganCulturalApril 23 to 25Kiangan, Ifugao
Umbrella Rocks FestivalCulturalApril 23 to 28Agno, Pangasinan
Karosahan FestivalCulturalApril 24Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
Pakol FestivalFood, danceApril 24Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental
Kadahoman FestivalCultural, historicalApril 24 to May 1Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
Hugyaw sa Kadagatan Festival CulturalApril 24 or 25Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte
Himaya-an FestivalCultural, foodApril 25Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental
Sinabalu FestivalCulturalApril 25 to 26Rizal, Cagayan
Sabutan FestivalCulturalApril 25 to 29Mabitac, Oriental Mindoro
Panagsangal Festival CulturalApril 25 to May 1Baggao, Cagayan
Kutsitsa FestivalCulturalApril 26Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
Mahin FestivalCulturalApril 26 to 28Glan, Sarangani
Panggayjaya FestivalCulturalApril 26 to 28Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
Partido Baybayon FestivalCulturalApril 26 to 28Sagñay, Camarines Sur
Liliw Gat Tayaw Tsinelas FestivalCulturalApril 26 to May 1Liliw, Laguna
Kadaugan sa Mactan (Victory in Mactan)HistoricalApril 27Lapu Lapu City, Cebu
KafagwayHistoricalApril 27Baguio City
Saknungan FestivalCulturalApril 27 to 30San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Indak Pandurucan FestivalReligious,  cultural, danceApril 28San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Pandawan FestivalCulturalApril 28Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija
Butanding FestivalCulturalApril 28 to 30Donsol, Sorsogon
Dikit FestivalFoodApril 28 to 30Aurora, Isabela
Katagman Festival Cultural, historicalApril 28 to May 3Oton, Iloilo
Bantayog FestivalFounding anniversary celebrationApril 28 to May 6Camarines Norte
Dinaklisan FestivalCulturalApril 29 to May 1Currimao, Ilocos Norte
Tinapahan FestivalFoodApril 29 to May 1Lemery, Batangas
Aliwan FiestaCulturalFourth week of AprilCCP Complex, Manila
Imbayah FestivalCulturalFourth week of AprilBanaue, Ifugao
Pagbiagan Festival (Rice and Native Cakes Festival)FoodFourth week of AprilSolano, Nueva Vizcaya
Panagat Festival CulturalFourth week of AprilEstancia, Iloilo
Pandanyag FestivalCulturalFourth week of AprilLa Libertad, Negros Oriental
Pasalamat FestivalCulturalFourth week of AprilLa Carlota City, Negros Occidental
Paynauen Duyan FestivalCulturalFourth week of AprilIba, Zambales
Surong FestivalCulturalFourth week of AprilJaniuay, Iloilo
Tampisaw FestivalEnvironmental conservationFourth week of AprilConcepcion, Iloilo
Yagyag FestivalReligious, cultural, artsFourth week of AprilSibulan, Negros Oriental
Kalipayan FestivalCulturalLast Saturday of AprilSan Agustin, Romblon
Buyboy Festival (Tiger Grass Festival)CulturalLast Saturday and Sunday of AprilSan Clemente, Tarlac
Tanduyong FestivalFoodLast Sunday of AprilSan Jose City, Nueva Ecija 
Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the ArtsCultural, artsLast week of April to first week of MayVigan City, Ilocos Sur
Mamang-os FestivalCulturalMay (no definite date)Tuy, Batangas
Filipino Heritage FestivalCulturalEntire MayManila
Flores De Mayo/SantacruzanReligious, historicalEntire MayNationwide
Magayon FestivalCulture, artsEntire MayAlbay
Dinengdeng FestivalFoodMay 1Agoo, La Union
Duyog PandayReligiousMay 1Notre Dame Village, Cotabato City, Maguindanao
May Ilaoud FestivalReligious, founding anniversaryMay 1Milaor, Camarines Sur
Pastores FestivalReligiousMay 1Gapan City, Nueva Ecija
SuMaKaH (Suman, Mangga, Kasoy, Hamaka) FestivalReligious, foodMay 1Antipolo City, Rizal
Tromba FestivalReligiousMay 1Baras, Rizal
Tubong-Tubong FestivalCulturalMay 1Tubungan, Iloilo
Dayaw Dalan FestivalReligiousMay 1 to 3San Jacinto, Ticao Island, Masbate
Davao Gulf RegattaCulturalMay 1 to 4Davao Oriental
Passinggatan FestivalCultural, dance, foodMay 1 to 5Taytay, Palawan
Pattaradday FestivalReligious, cultural, founding anniversaryMay 1 to 5Santiago City, Isabela
Tikanlu (Tinubong, Kankanen, Lubi-lubi) FestivalCultural, foodMay 1 to 6Tagudin, Ilocos Sur
Pilipinyahan Summer FestivalFoodMay 1 to 7Tagaytay City, Cavite
Madahom FestivalReligiousMay 1 to 8Caramoan, Camarines Sur
Pahinungod FestivalReligious, culturalMay 1 to 10Calape, Bohol
Boa-Boahan “Alinsangan” FestivalCulturalMay 2Nabua, Camarines Sur
Luyang Dilaw FestivalCulturalMay 2Marilao, Bulacan
Sublian FestivalReligious,  culturalMay 2Bauan, Batangas
Bawang (Garlic) FestivalCulturalMay 3Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Canoan Festival CulturalMay 3Larena, Siquijor
Carabao-Carroza FestivalCulturalMay 3Pavia, Iloilo
Domorokdok Festival CulturalMay 3 to 4Botolan, Zambales
Rit-Ritemong Cayong FestivalCulturalMay 3 to 5Sarrat, Ilocos Norte
Pamuhuan FestivalReligious,  culturalMay 4Pinamungajan, Cebu
Balatong Festival/Mungo FestivalCultural, foodMay 4 to 6San Mateo, Isabela
Handurayo FestivalCulturalMay 4 to 9Pontevedra, Negros Occidental
Sampaguita FestivalCulturalMay 5Lubao, Pampanga
Sakuting FestivalCultural, danceMay 5 to 7Dolores, Abra
Diro FestivalCultural, foodMay 5 to 9Bacnotan, La Union
Dawa FestivalCulturalMay 5 to 10Gonzaga, Cagayan
Isla Carahan FestivalCulturalMay 6 to 8Caramoan, Camarines Sur 
Basi FestivalCultural, foodMay 7Naguilian, La Union
Mantawi FestivalCultural, historicalMay 7Mandaue City, Cebu
Labig FestivalCulturalMay 7 to 9Claveria, Cagayan
Araquio FestivalReligiousFirst and second Sunday of MayPeñaranda, Nueva Ecija
Panagat Festival CulturalFirst or second week of MayBuruanga, Aklan
Pastulan FestivalReligiousSecond Saturday of MaySan Pascual, Batangas
Pagsalabuk FestivalCulturalSecond week of May to July 1Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
Balsa FestivalCultural, artsMay 9 to 10Lian, Batangas
Tabanog FestivalCulturalMay 9 to 11Sulop, Davao del Sur
De Galera FestivalReligious,  culturalMay 9 to 12Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Aramang FestivalCulturalMay 10 to 11Aparri, Cagayan
Palong Festival CulturalMay 10 to 13Capalonga, Camarines Norte
Makalawan “Pinya” FestivalFoodMay 10 to 15Calauan, Laguna
Rangga-Rangga FestivalCulture, foodMay 10 to 18San Quintin, Pangasinan
Barangay Boat FestivalReligiousMay 11Aparri, Cagayan
Tumatarok FestivalReligiousMay 11Minalabac, Camarines Sur
Bayog FestivalCulturalMay 11 to 16Burgos, Pangasinan
Manggahan FestivalFoodMay 11 to 22Guimaras
Paukyaban FestivalCulturalMay 11 to 30Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Mano Po San Roque FestivalReligiousMay 12Valenzuela City 
Feast of the Black NazareneReligiousMay 13Capalonga, Camarines Norte
Sarakat FestivalCulturalMay 14Santa Praxedes, Cagayan
Kneeling Carabao FestivalReligious, culturalMay 14 to 15Pulilan, Bulacan
Agawan sa Sariaya (San Isidro Festival)Religious, foodMay 15Sariaya, Quezon
Araña’t Baluarte FestivalReligious,  cultural, foodMay 15Gumaca, Quezon
Kagasangan FestivalCulturalMay 15Moalboal, Cebu
Mayohan FestivalReligious, foodMay 15Tayabas, Quezon
Onggoyan FestivalCulturalMay 15Malimono, Surigao del Norte
Pahiyas FestivalReligious, cultural, foodMay 15Lucban, Quezon
Panalaminan FestivalCulturalMay 15Roxas, Palawan
Saging FestivalFoodMay 15Lazi, Siquijor
San Isidro Festival (Pandanan)CulturalMay 15Luisiana, Laguna
Sinagingan FestivalCultural, foodMay 15Brgy. Palocpoc, Mendez, Cavite
Sugbo FestivalReligious,  culturalMay 15Caramoran, Catanduanes
Carabao FestivalReligious,  culturalMay 15 to 16Angono, RizalSan Isidro, Nueva Ecija
Aringay FestivalCultural, foodMay 15 to 21Lasam, Cagayan
Gakit FestivalCulturalMay 16Angadanan, Isabela
Iikalahan/Kalanguya FestivalCultural, dance, musicMay 16Imugan and Malico, Pangasinan
Lapyahan FestivalReligious,  cultural, danceMay 16San Remigio, Cebu
Lilikagan/Kalanguya (Tribal Festival)CulturalMay 16San Nicolas, Pangasinan
Tangyan Festival Cultural, environmental conservationThird week of MayIgbaras, Iloilo
Obando Fertility Dance FestivalReligious, danceMay 17 to 19Obando, Bulacan
Sanggutan FestivalCultural, dance, foodMay 18Barugo, Leyte
Kaogma FestivalFounding anniversaryMay 18 to 25Camarines Sur
Sarung Banggi Festival Religious,  cultural, musicMay 18 to 25Sto. Domingo, Albay
Balanghai/Balangay FestivalCultural, historicalMay 19Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Farmers FestivalCulturalMay 19Bacarra, Ilocos Norte
Magdadaran Talip FestivalCultural, danceMay 19 to 20Ilocos Norte towns:AdamsCarasiDumalnegNueva Era
Pahoy-Pahoy FestivalCulturalMay 19 to 25Calbiga, Samar
Banwahon FestivalCultural, danceMay 20Brgy. Mat-i, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
Padayaw Festival CulturalMay 20 to 24Virac, Catanduanes
Barotorera FestivalCulturalMay 21Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
Lubi-Lubi FestivalReligious,  culturalMay 22Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
Ammungan FestivalCulturalMay 22 to 24Nueva Vizcaya
Budang FestivalFounding anniversaryMay 22 to 27Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija
Layag FestivalCulturalMay 22 to 27Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Bolibong Kingking FestivalReligious, musicMay 23 to 24Loboc, Bohol
Panagyaman FestivalFounding anniversaryMay 23 to 25Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Guihulugan FestivalReligious,  culturalMay 24Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental
Lubi (Coconut) Festival Religious,  culturalMay 24Maria, Siquijor
Chicken Inasal FestivalFoodMay 25Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Katang FestivalFoodMay 25Calauag, Quezon
Binuyugan FestivalCulturalMay 27Maitum, Sarangani 
Pintos Festival FoodMay 27Bogo City, Cebu
Sinugboan FestivalFounding anniversaryMay 27Garcia Hernandez, Bohol
Pasayahan sa Lucena CulturalMay 27 to 29Lucena City, Quezon
Dapugan FestivalCulturalMay 28Mabini, Compostela Valley
Sagawak FestivalCulturalMay 28Malalag, Davao del Sur
Wagayway FestivalHistorical, music, artsMay 28Imus, Cavite
Kalayaan FestivalHistoricalMay 28 to June 12Cavite
Rosquillos FestivalFoodMay 29Liloan, Cebu
Gabii sa KabilinCulturalLast Friday of MayCebu City
Abaca FestivalCulturalLast week of MayCatanduanes
Kabasan FestivalCulturalLast week of MaySamal City, Davao del Norte
Binallay FestivalCultural, foodMay 30Ilagan City, Isabela
La Virgen Milagrosa FestivalReligiousMay 30Laoag City, Ilocos Norte 
Mammangui FestivalCultural, foodMay 30Ilagan City, Isabela
Manlambus FestivalCulturalMay 30Escalante City, Negros Occidental 
Padaraw Festival CulturalMay 30Bulan, Sorsogon
Sarangani Bay FestivalEnvironmental conservationMay 30 to June 1Glan, Sarangani
Hudyaka FestivalFounding anniversaryMay 30 to June 9Zamboanga del Norte
Tapusan FestivalReligiousMay 31Alitagtag, Batangas
Tilapia FestivalFoodMay 31San Pablo City, Laguna
Piña FestivalFoodEntire JuneOrmoc City, Leyte
Rizal Artist FestivalCultural, artsEntire JuneAngono, Rizal
Sangyaw FestivalReligious,  culturalEntire JuneTacloban City, Leyte
Bilang-Bilang Abayan FestivalReligiousJune 1Balangay Taft, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
Sakay-Sakay Abayan FestivalReligiousJune 1Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
Sardines and Mango FestivalFoodJune 1 to 6Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
Saulog FestivalFounding anniversaryJune 2 to 6Zamboanga del Norte
Hugyaw Kansilay FestivalCultural, danceJune 6 to 12Silay City, Negros Occidental
Camotes Cassava Festival FoodSecond week of JuneTudela, Cebu
Naligayan FestivalCulturalSecond week of JuneAgusan del Sur
Tinapa FestivalFoodJune 9 to 16Rosales, Pangasinan
Lechon Festival/Lechonan sa BaroyFoodJune 10Baroy, Lanao del Norte
Ginubat FestivalCulturalJune 11 to 12Gubat, Sorsogon
Pagdayao FestivalReligiousJune 11 to 12Masbate and Tacloban, Leyte
Bonsai FestivalCultural, founding anniversaryJune 12San Isidro, Davao Oriental
Manok-Manok FestivalCulturalJune 12 to 13Bagamanoc, Catanduanes
Panagsasalug FiestaCulturalJune 12 to 15Maddela, Quirino
Naliyagan FestivalCultural, artsJune 12 to 17Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
Gotad Ad IfugaoCulturalJune 12 to 18Lagawe, Ifugao
Pangapog FestivalCulturalJune 13 to 18Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental
Dorong FestivalCulturalJune 14 to 19Kapatagan, Digos City, Davao del Sur
Ragragsakan FestivalCulturalJune 15 to 17Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya
Baykat FestivalCulturalJune 15 to 18Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya
Baragatan sa PalawanCultural, founding anniversaryJune 15 to 23Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Pinyasan Festival (Daet Pineapple Festival)Culture, foodJune 15 to 24Daet, Camarines Norte
Damsu FestivalJune 16June 16Kiblawan, Davao del Sur
Tangguyob FestivalCulturalJune 16 to 18Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya
White Nights FestivalCultural, historical, artsJune 16 to 18Samal City, Davao del Norte
Buhayani FestivalHistoricalJune 16 to 19Calamba City, Laguna 
Libad FestivalReligiousJune 16 to 24Calumpit, Bulacan
Kaimonan FestivalCulturalJune 17Maco, Compostela Valley
Tagnipan-on FestivalCulturalJune 17El Salvador City, Misamis Occidental
Katigbawan FestivalCulturalJune 17 to 24Catigbian, Bohol
Cadang-Cadang FestivalCulturalJune 18Carmen, Davao del Norte
Lingganay FestivalCulturalJune 18Alang-alang, Leyte
Pabulig FestivalCulturalJune 18 to 19Boston, Davao Oriental
Pujada Bay FestivalCulturalJune 19 to 24Mati, Davao Oriental
Zambulawan FestivalCulturalJune 20Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Ginnamuluan FestivalCulturalJune 20 to 21Cabarroguis, Quirino
Oyange Kaugman FestivalCulturalJune 20 to 29Polangui, Albay
Diwata FestivalReligiousJune 21San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
Yagi-Yagi Festival CulturalJune 21Rosario, Agusan del Sur
Payuhwan FestivalCulturalJune 21 to 26Batanes
Kestebeng FestivalCulturalThird week of JuneMaasim, Sarangani
Pagnahi-an FestivalCultural, historicalThird week of JuneBingawan, Iloilo
Sulay Basya FestivalReligiousThird week of JuneSara, Iloilo
Tabak FestivalCulturalThird to fourth week of JuneTabaco City, Albay
Empanada FestivalCultural, foodJune 23Batac, Ilocos Norte
Regada Water FestivalReligiousJune 23 to 24Cavite City, Cavite
Bagat Dagat FestivalCulturalJune 24Masbate
Kaliguan Fluvial FestivalReligiousJune 24Cagwait, Surigao del Sur
Lechon Festival and Gabi ng PakuloReligious, foodJune 24Pola, Oriental Mindoro
Lubid-Lubid Festival and Cow Parade Religious,  culturalJune 24Tiaong, Quezon
Parada ng Lechon (Roasted Pig Parade)FoodJune 24Balayan, Batangas
Sab’uyan FestivalReligiousJune 24Pola, Oriental Mindoro
San Juan sa Hibok Hibok FestivalReligiousJune 24Camiguin
Taong Putik Festival/Pagsa-San JuanReligiousJune 24Aliaga, Nueva Ecija
Wattah Wattah Festival/Basaan FestivalReligiousJune 24San Juan City
Water FestivalReligiousJune 24Dinalupihan, Bataan 
Matagoan FestivalCulturalJune 24 to 26Tabuk City, Kalinga
Ikid-ikid sa Hononganan FestivalCulturalJune 25Hinunangan, Southern Leyte
Panagsisibuyas FestivalCultural, foodJune 26 to 30Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya
Taephag FestivalCulturalJune 27Tagbina, Surigao del Sur 
Sakay-Sakay Festival CulturalJune 27 to 29Jimenez, Misamis Occidental
Kaniyog’n FestivalCulturalJune 28Brooke’s Point, Palawan
Sirong-Sirong FestivalReligiousJune 28 to 29Cagdianao, Surigao del Norte
Apung Iru Fluvial FestivalReligiousJune 28 to 30Apalit, Pampanga
Biniray FestivalCulturalJune 29Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
Bailes de ArcosReligious, danceJune 29Makati City
Kalilang & Buntong FestivalCulturalJune 29Nunungan, Lanao del Norte
Pintados-Kasadyaan FestivalCulture, artsJune 29Tacloban City, Leyte
Tree Growing Festival Environmental conservationJune 29Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Kahalawan Te Sebseb (Festival of Spring)Cultural, danceJune 30Maramag, Bukidnon
Baroto sa Lutac FestivalCulturalLast week of JuneBarotac Viejo, Iloilo
Lami-Lamihan FestivalCulturalLast week of JuneLamitan City, Basilan
Pandayan FestivalCulturalLast week of JuneBadiangan, Iloilo
Pili FestivalReligious, foodLast week of JuneSorsogon City, Sorsogon
Sambali FestivalReligious, culturalLast week of JunePiat, Cagayan
Biray Paraw FestivalCulturalLast Sunday of JuneLeganes, Iloilo
Sarimanok FestivalCulturalJuly 1Kulambogan, Lanao del Norte
Sinugdan FestivalReligiousJuly 1Maasin City, Southern Leyte
Festival of Our Lady of PiatReligiousJuly 1 to 2Piat, Cagayan
Sagayan Festival TubodCultural, danceFirst week of JulyTubod, Lanao del Norte
Gatas ng Kalabaw FestivalFoodJuly 1 to 7Cities and towns in Nueva Ecija:Cabanatuan CityLlaneraMuñoz CitySan Jose CitySto. DomingoTalavera
Banana FestivalFoodJuly 1 to 10Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Banig FestivalCulturalJuly 3Badian, Cebu
Binnadangan FestivalCultural, foodJuly 4Roxas, Isabela
Pagoda FestivalReligiousJuly 4 to 7Bocaue, Bulacan
Fiesta Alegria na Ciudad de IsabelaReligiousJuly 8Isabela City, Basilan
Cordillera MonthFounding anniversaryJuly 8 to 15Cordillera Administrative Region
Maubanog Festival CulturalJuly 8 to 15Mauban, Quezon
Magalleones FestivalReligious, historical, culturalJuly 10 to 16Magallanes, Sorsogon
Hudyaka FestivalCulturalJuly 12Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental 
Lubid FestivalCulturalJuly 12 to 16Malilipot, Albay
T’nalak FestivalCulturalJuly 12 to 18South Cotabato
Sinarapan FestivalCultural, foodJuly 14 to 15San Buenaventura, Buhi, Camarines Sur
Panagsogod FestivalReligiousJuly 14 to 25Sogod, Cebu
S’lang FestivalCulturalJuly 15Malungon, Sarangani
Pahinungod FestivalReligiousJuly 16Carrascal, Surigao del Sur
Pamukad Festival CulturalJuly 16Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor
Padigosan FestivalFounding anniversary celebrationJuly 19Digos City, Davao del Sur
Lechon FestivalFoodThird week of JulyBalasan, Iloilo
Pride Festival (for LGBT community)CulturalThird week of JulyTagum City, Davao del Norte
Kaumahan FestivalCulturalJuly 21 to 27Barili, Cebu 
Katalingkasan Festival CulturalJuly 21 to 25Libon, Albay
Kaliga FestivalCulturalJuly 22 Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
Libon Paroy FestivalFoodJuly 22 to 25Libon, Albay
Sublian sa BatangasReligious, culturalJuly 23Batangas City and Agoncillo, Batangas
Kinabayo Festival Religious, historicalJuly 24 to 25Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
Kadagatan FestivalCulturalJuly 25Cortes, Surigao del Sur
Kinis FestivalCultural, foodJuly 25Panganiban, Catanduanes
Pakapya-agtike FestivalReligious, culturalJuly 25 to 27Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
Buganihan FestivalFounding anniversaryJuly 25 to August 1Compostela, Compostela Valley
Sta. Anang Banak Taguig River FestivalReligiousJuly 26Taguig City
Lechon FestivalFoodJuly 27General Santos City, South Cotabato
Kahimoan Abayan FestivalReligiousLast week of JulyButuan City, Agusan del Norte
Sandugo FestivalHistoricalLast week of JulyTagbilaran, Bohol
Sinulog de Tanjay FestivalReligious, historicalLast week of JulyTanjay City, Negros Oriental
Wayboga FestivalEnvironmental conservationLast week of JulyAmlan, Negros Oriental
Tagultol FestivalCulturalJuly 29 to August 2Atimonan, Quezon
Udyakan FestivalCulturalJuly 29 to August 2Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Kadayawan sa DabawCulturalEntire AugustDavao City
Manaragat FestivalReligious, culturalEntire AugustCatbalogan City, Samar
Durian FestivalFoodAugust to SeptemberTagum City, Davao del Norte
Padagyaw FestivalCulturalAugust 1 to 5Dumarao, Capiz
Pangapog FestivalCultural, foodAugust 1 to 7Samal City, Davao del Norte
Sambalilo FestivalCulturalAugust 1 to 7Cavinti, Laguna
Guinobatan Longganisa FestivalFoodAugust 1 to 15Guinobatan, Albay
Adlaw Hong ButuanCulturalAugust 2Butuan City, Agusan del Norte 
Bayongyong FestivalCulturalAugust 3 to 5Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Palo-Palo FestivalCulturalAugust 4 to 5Basco, Batanes
Pagpasidungog FestivalCulturalAugust 6 to 10Panit-an, Capiz
Mercedes FishtivalFoodAugust 6 to 11Mercedes, Camarines Norte
Regatta FestivalCulturalAugust 7Gainza, Camarines Sur
Panagat Festival CulturalAugust 8Dauis, Bohol
Pavvurulun Afi FestivalReligious,  culturalAugust 8 to 16Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Bonga FestivalReligiousAugust 9Sibonga, Cebu
Maliputo FestivalFoodAugust 9San Nicolas, Batangas
Timpupo Festival (Fruit Festival)Cultural, foodAugust 9 to 18Kidapawan City, Cotabato
Badas FestivalCulturalAugust 10Baras, Catanduanes
Ibalong FestivalCulturalAugust 10 to 19Legazpi City, Albay
Kaahaan FestivalCulturalAugust 11Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental
Kambingan FestivalFoodAugust 12Tuy, Batangas
Pagsuwak FestivalCulturalAugust 12 to 17Guinobatan, Albay
Pasaka FestivalReligiousAugust 14 to 16Tanauan, Leyte
Niyogyugan FestivalFood, artsSecond to third week of AugustLucena City, Quezon
Ajonay FestivalCulturalAugust 15Maasin City, Southern Leyte
Lubi-Lubi FestivalReligious,  cultural, danceAugust 15Calubian, Leyte
Sigpawan FestivalFoodAugust 15Lemery, Batangas
Sirong FestivalReligious,  culturalAugust 15Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
Sumayajaw FestivalReligiousAugust 15Jabonga, Agusan del Norte
Coron Festival CulturalAugust 15 to 17Tiwi, Albay
Kaumahan FestivalCulturalAugust 15 to 31Opol, Misamis Oriental 
Kalibongan FestivalCulturalAugust 17 to 18Kidapawan City, Cotabato
Lumin-awa FestivalCulturalAugust 18Lubuagan, Kalinga
Buyogan FestivalCulturalAugust 19Abuyog, Leyte
Gigantes FestivalCultural, artsAugust 19Lucban, Quezon
Manang Pula FestivalCulturalAugust 19Manapla, Negros Occidental
Bankaton FestivalReligiousAugust 20Lavezares, Northern Samar
Marang FestivalFoodAugust 24 to 28Negros Occidental cities and towns:CalatravaLa CarlotaLa CastellanaMurcia Talisay
Pasa-Pasa Ikaw FestivalCulturalAugust 25 to 30Pasacao, Camarines Sur
Kagayhaan FestivalMusicAugust 26 to 28Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Daragang Magayon FestivalReligious, historical, culturalAugust 26 to September 8Daraga, Albay
Bugwas FestivalReligiousAugust 27 to 30San Juan, Siquijor
Hamungaya FestivalFounding anniversaryAugust 27 to 30Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
Higalaay Kagay-an FestivalCulturalAugust 28Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Nagsabado FestivalHistoricalAugust 29Pasig City
Hugyaw Madayaw SamalCulturalAugust 29 to 30Samal City, Davao del Norte
Tilaw sa Pagkaong Nan Surigaonon Food FestivalFoodAugust 29 to 31Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
Ugmad FestivalCulturalFourth week of August to third week of SeptemberTagum City, Davao del Norte
Aurora FestivalReligiousLast Sunday of August to first week of September Tanjay, Negros Oriental
Siloy FestivalCulturalAugust 30Alcoy, Cebu
Turumba FestivalReligiousAugust 30Teresa, Rizal
SidlaKasilak Festival (Festival of Lights)Religious,  culturalAugust 30 to September 8Loon, Bohol
Kariyawan FestivalCulturalAugust 31 to September 4Monkayo, Compostela Valley
Bicol Food FestivalFoodEntire SeptemberNaga City, Camarines Sur
Handuraw FestivalCulturalSeptember 1Leon, Iloilo
Padayaman FestivalCulturalSeptember 1 to 3Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya
Hin-ay FestivalReligious,  culturalSeptember 1 to 29Irosin, Sorsogon
Sinab’badan Tribal FestivalCulturalSeptember 5 to 6Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
Dagundong FestivalCulturalSeptember 7Maragondon, Cavite
Kinaiyahan FestivalEnvironmental conservationSeptember 7Dauin, Negros Oriental
Padul-ong FestivalReligiousSeptember 7Borongan, Eastern Samar
Hudyaka FestivalReligiousFirst week of SeptemberBais City, Negros Oriental
Sarakiki-Hadang FestivalCultural, artsFirst week of SeptemberCalbayog City, Samar
Tinuom FestivalFoodFirst week of SeptemberCabatuan, Iloilo
Tuna FestivalFoodFirst week of SeptemberGeneral Santos City, South Cotabato
Pista Kadig’garanCulturalSeptember 8 Digos City, Davao del Sur
F’lomlok FestivalCulturalSeptember 8 to 10Polomolok, South Cotabato
Minuluan FestivalReligious, historicalSeptember 8 to 10Talisay City, Negros Occidental
Panagdadapun FestivalCulturalSeptember 8 to 10Quirino
Tambobo FestivalCulturalSeptember 8 to 10Ajuy, Iloilo
Bonok-Bonok Maradjao Karadjao FestivalCultural, danceSeptember 9Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
Parada ng Kakanin/Feast of Nuestra Señora De AranzazuReligious, foodSeptember 9San Mateo, Rizal
Kasadyaan FestivalFounding anniversarySeptember 9 to 11Tupi, South Cotabato
Bancaton FestivalReligiousSeptember 10San Nicolas, Batangas
Sayaw Lahi FestivalCultural, danceSeptember 10Naujan, Oriental Mindoro
Agten Tufi Festival CulturalSeptember 11Tupi, South Cotabato
Kinhason FestivalCulturalSeptember 11Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte
Solili FestivalCulturalSeptember 14 to 17Siquijor, Siquijor
Sandurot FestivalReligious, culturalSecond or third week of SeptemberDumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Bañamos FestivalCulturalSeptember 17 to 23Los Baños, Laguna
Talakudong FestivalCulturalSeptember 18Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat
Burdang Lumban FestivalCultural, artsThird week of SeptemberLumban, Laguna
Lemlunay (T’boli Tribal Festival)CulturalThird week of SeptemberLake Sebu, South Cotabato
Voyadores FestivalReligiousThird Friday of SeptemberNaga City, Camarines Sur
Peñafrancia FestivalReligiousThird Saturday/Sunday of SeptemberNaga City, Camarines Sur
Kabuhian FestivalCulturalThird Sunday of SeptemberRonda, Cebu
Anihan FestivalCulturalFourth week of SeptemberDueñas, Iloilo
Bakood FestivalReligiousFourth week of SeptemberBacoor City, Cavite
Diyandi FestivalReligious,  culturalFourth week of SeptemberIligan City, Lanao del Norte
Megayon FestivalCulturalFourth week of SeptemberTigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
Pabbalat FestivalCultural, foodFourth week of SeptemberBagabag, Nueva Vizcaya
Paray FestivalCultural, foodFourth week of SeptemberIrosin, Sorsogon
Musiko Marching Band Parade MusicFourth week of SeptemberBacoor City, Cavite
Agal-Agal (Seaweeds) FestivalCulturalSeptember 25Tawi-Tawi
Anihan FestivalFoodSeptember 27Lobo, Batangas
Nuang FestivalCulturalSeptember 28San Agustin, Isabela
Pagay FestivalCulturalSeptember 28Alicia, Isabela
Djanggo FestivalReligious,  culturalSeptember 28 to 29 Brgy. Nassiping, Gattaran, Cagayan
Himoloan FestivalReligiousSeptember 28 to 29 Oas, Albay
Dalit FestivalReligious, culturalSeptember 29Tangub City, Misamis Occidental
Banigan-Kawayan FestivalCulture, artsSeptember 29Basey, Samar
Sinu-og Estokada FestivalCulturalSeptember 29Jagna, Bohol
Lapay Bantigue Dance FestivalCultural, danceSeptember 30Masbate City
Linapit Food Sharing FestivalFoodSeptember 30Brgy. Gueday, Besao, Mountain Province
Mantuod FestivalReligiousSeptember 30Manjuyod, Negros Oriental
Zamboanga La Hermosa Festival/Fiesta PilarReligiousLate September to October 12Zamboanga City
Tinapa FestivalFoodOctober (no definite date)Rosario, Cavite
Fiestang KuliatReligious, culturalEntire OctoberAngeles City, Pampanga
Kawayanan FestivalCulturalOctober 1Gloria, Oriental Mindoro
Dila-ab FestivalReligious,  culturalOctober 4Siquijor, Siquijor
Sinanggiyaw FestivalCultural, danceOctober 4Dumanjug, Cebu
Tulingan FestivalFood, environmental conservationOctober 4Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte
Yamog FestivalCultural, foodOctober 6Pamplona, Negros Oriental
Eggstravaganza FestivalCulturalFirst Friday of OctoberSan Jose, Batangas
Universal Children’s FestivalCulturalFirst week of OctoberDapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
Lubi-Lubi FestivalReligious,  culturalOctober 8Glan, Sarangani
Inug-ong FestivalReligiousSecond week of OctoberOroquieta City, Misamis Occidental
Pangisda FestivalCulturalSecond week of OctoberCarles, Iloilo
Feast of La Naval ManilaReligiousSecond Sunday of OctoberQuezon City
Binulig FestivalCulturalSecond or third week of OctoberPanabo City, Davao del Norte
Kaimunan FestivalCulturalOctober 10Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Kasanggayahan FestivalCulturalOctober 10 to 17Sorsogon, Sorsogon
Halad-Inasal Festival Religious, historicalOctober 14 to 15Talisay City, Cebu
Kapakyanan FestivalFoodOctober 14 to 15Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
Calacatchara FestivalReligious, foodOctober 15 to 24Calaca, Batangas
Calbayog Grand KarakolReligiousOctober 16Calbayog City, Samar
Sagingan FestivalReligious, foodOctober 16 to 17Tubod, Lanao del Norte
Pinili FestivalCulturalOctober 16 to 26Pili, Camarines Sur
Buglasan FestivalCulturalOctober 17 to 26Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Catandungan FestivalCultural, founding anniversaryThird week of OctoberCatanduanes
Pagdihon FestivalHistoricalThird week of OctoberDingle, Iloilo
Pamugu-an FestivalCulturalThird week of OctoberMansalay, Oriental Mindoro
OctubafestCultural, foodThird or fourth week of OctoberTacloban City, Leyte
Lanzones FestivalFoodOctober 20 to 27Camiguin
Marang FestivalFoodOctober 21 to 22Sagay City, Negros Occidental
Ansakket FestivalFoodOctober 23 to 27Aguilar, Pangasinan
Cimarrones FestivalCulturalOctober 24Pili, Camarines Sur
Sambuokan FestivalCulturalOctober 24 to 31Mati City, Davao Oriental
Inuruban and Chicharon FestivaFoodOctober 26Camiling, Tarlac
Tigtigan Terakan Keng DalanHistorical, food, musicOctober 26Angeles City, Pampanga
Haw-as FestivalCultural, historicalOctober 26 to 31Dumangas, Iloilo
MassKara FestivalCulturalFourth Sunday of OctoberBacolod City, Negros Occidental
Cry of JelicuonHistoricalLast week of OctoberNew Lucena, Iloilo
Pakaradyan FestivalCulturalLast week of OctoberTagum City, Davao del Norte
Semana ti Ar-AriaCulturalOctober 29 to 31Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Tigkaralag FestivalCulturalOctober 30Pavia, Iloilo
Tigkalalag FestivalCulturalOctober 31 to November 2Isabela, Negros Occidental
MIMAROPA FestivalCulturalNovember (date varies)Occidental Mindoro/Oriental Mindoro/Marinduque/Romblon/Palawan
Adivay FestivalCulturalEntire NovemberBenguet
Banaag Festival (Dance of the Lights Festival)CulturalFirst week of NovemberAnilao, Iloilo
Pas’ungko S’g Mis Occ FestivalCulturalFirst week of NovemberMisamis Occidental
Pintaflores FestivalCulturalNovember 3 to 5San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
Cinco de Noviembre/Negros DayHistoricalNovember 5Negros Occidental
Angono Arts FestivalCultural, artsNovember 5 to 25Angono, Rizal
Helubong FestivalCultural, dance, foodNovember 6 to 11Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Putong Polo FestivalFoodSecond Sunday of NovemberBrgy. Pulo, Valenzuela City
ENTAcool Festival (Baguio Creative Arts Festival)Cultural, artsNovember 10 to 18Baguio City
Taw-anay Gugma FestivalReligiousNovember 11Dumalag, Capiz
Hane FestivalCultural, artsNovember 12Tanay, Rizal
Sapatos FestivalCulturalNovember 12 to January 6Marikina City
Kalag-Kalag Festival CulturalNovember 13Cebu City
Kahilwayan FestivalCultural, historicalNovember 17Santa Barbara, Iloilo
Urukay FestivalCulturalNovember 18 to 19Anini-y, Antique
Grand Cordillera FestivalCulturalNovember 22Baguio City
L’yurot Festival CulturalNovember 22Mabini, Compostela Valley
Higantes FestivalCultural, artsNovember 22 to 23Angono, Rizal
Kaing FestivalCulturalThird week of NovemberLeon, Iloilo
Kalimudan FestivalCulturalThird week of NovemberIsulan, Sultan Kudarat
Kawayanan FestivalCulturalThird week of NovemberPagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
P’yagsawitan FestivalCulturalThird week of NovemberMaragusan, Compostela Valley
Santa Ipon FestivalCulturalNovember 25 to December 25 Santa, Ilocos Sur
Tinabu-ay Festival Religious,  culturalNovember 29 to December 8Murcia, Negros Occidental
Binabayani FestivalReligious, historical, cultural, danceNovember 30Masinloc, Zambales
Day-ang Di Onga FestivalCulturalNovember 30Baguio City
Paskuhan FestivalCulturalEntire DecemberCebu City
Kaluskos Bamboo Arch FestivalCulturalEntire DecemberCardona, Rizal
Kamundagan FestivalCulturalEntire DecemberNaga City, Camarines Sur
Andugan FestivalCulturalDecemberCompostela, Compostela Valley
Bamboo FestivalCulturalDecember 1Bula, Camarines Sur
SumBingTik (Suman, Bibingka, Latik) FestivalFoodDecember 1Cainta, Rizal
Sandiya FestivalFoodFirst week of DecemberOton, Iloilo
Diwanag FestivalCulturalFirst Friday to last Friday of DecemberMontevista, Compostela Valley
Sinukwan FestivalCulturalDecember 1 to 7San Fernando City, Pampanga
Ala Eh! FestivalCulturalDecember 1 to 8Batangas
Subayan Keg SubanonCultural, danceDecember 1 to 8Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
Galicayo FestivalReligious, culturalDecember 1 to 9 Manaoag, Pangasinan
Pasko sa Tanjay FestivalCulturalDecember 1 to 9 Tanjay, Negros Oriental
Meguyaya FestivalCultural, dance, foodDecember 1 to 22Upi, Maguindanao
Budbud FestivalFoodDecember 2Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte
Kahumayan FestivalReligious,  culturalDecember 2Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte
Kalamay FestivalCulturalDecember 2San Enrique, Iloilo
Yugyugan FestivalCulturalDecember 3 to 12Pagsanjan, Laguna
Inagta FestivalReligious,  cultural, danceDecember 5Siaton, Negros Oriental
Fiesta de AgooCulturalDecember 5 to 8Agoo, La Union
Kusina IlocandiaFoodDecember 5 to 9San Fernando City, La Union
Pampanga Tilapia FestivalFoodDecember 6Guagua, Pampanga
Kawayanan FestivalFoodDecember 7M’lang, Cotabato
Pagoda-CaracolReligiousDecember 7Malabon
Pag-alad FestivalReligious,  culturalDecember 7 to 8San Fernando, Romblon
Dagupan City FiestaReligiousDecember 7 to January 1Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Sinadya sa Halaran FestivalCultural, historicalFirst weekend of DecemberRoxas City and entire Capiz
Coco FestivalReligiousDecember 8San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro
Dad-Iw Day-eng ChantsCulturalDecember 8Bokod, Benguet
Feast of the Immaculate ConcepcionReligiousDecember 8Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Pagdiwata Ritual FestivalCulturalDecember 8Palawan
Tag-anitohan Festival Religious, danceDecember 8 to 9Tudela, Cebu
Kasag FestivalFoodSecond week of DecemberBanate, Iloilo
Puto FestivalFoodSecond week of DecemberCalasiao, Pangasinan
Luglugan Pancit Malabon FestivalReligious, foodDecember 10Malabon City
Karisyohan Han Pasko Ha PaloReligious,  culturalDecember 10 to January 6Palo, Leyte
Parayan FestivalReligiousDecember 12Pototan, Iloilo
Kasadyaan FestivalCulturalDecember 12 to 14Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Bod-bod FestivalFoodDecember 14 to 16Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
Kanyong Kawayan FestivalCulturalDecember 14 to 20Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
San Fernando Giant Lantern Festival/Ligligan ParulCultural, artsDecember 15San Fernando City, Pampanga
Pantatan FestivalCulturalDecember 15 to 19Zarraga, Iloilo
Shariff Kabunsuan FestivalReligiousDecember 15 to 19Cotabato City, Maguindanao
Pasaway-Handurawan FestivalCulturalDecember 15 to 20Sipalay City, Negros Occidental
Christmas Among the TribesCulturalDecember 16Cabarroquis, Quirino
Hiusadya FestivalCulturalDecember 16 to 23Compostela, Compostela Valley
Disyembre Sa GuimbalCulturalDecember 16 to 25Guimbal, Iloilo
Iwag Festival of LightsCulturalDecember 16 to 25Pototan, Iloilo
Baggak FestivalCultural, artsDecember 16 to January 5Bauang, La Union
Palupok Bayong FestivalCulturalDecember 18Brgy. Cabugao Norte, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo
Pastores BikolCultural, danceDecember 18Legaspi City, Albay
Panagyaman FestivalFoodDecember 18 to 22Balaoan, La Union
Pantat Festival Cultural, foodThird week of DecemberZarraga, Iloilo
Pasidungog Kay Señor San Miguel FestivalReligiousThird week of DecemberSan Miguel, Iloilo
Simballay FestivalCultural, danceThird week of DecemberNabunturan, Compostela Valley
Paskwa Halad sa BanwaCulturalThird week of December to first week of JanuaryMina, Iloilo
Maytinis FestivalReligiousDecember 24Kawit, Cavite
Kanen (Native Cakes) FestivalFoodDecember 27 to 29Urbiztondo, Pangasinan
Handuraw FestivalCulturalDecember 27 to 31Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
Kaliugyon FestivalCulturalDecember 28 to January 1Libacao, Aklan
Tultugan FestivalCultural, musicDecember 29Maasin, Iloilo
Salubong FestivalReligiousDecember 29Plaridel, Bulacan
Binirayan FestivalCulturalLast week of DecemberAntique
Pakalog FestivalFoodDecember 31Brgy. Santolan, Pasig City

About Venus Zoleta

Venus Zoleta is an experienced writer and editor, specializing in personal finance and digital marketing.

She has been a regular columnist for some of the biggest business & finance publications in the Philippines, such as MoneyMax.ph and Filipiknow.net.

Hoping to retire early, she started investing and bought a home in her early 20s. This crazy cat mom eats ramen like there's no tomorrow.

Education: University of the Philippines (B.A. Journalism)
Focus: Personal Finance, Personal Development, and Entrepreneurship

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