Good Friday in the Philippines
Regular HolidayAlso known as Biyernes Santo, Holy Week
Good Friday is a regular holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is the most solemn day of the Philippine Holy Week, observed with Senakulo passion plays and the Siete Palabras.
Most malls, banks and government offices close entirely on Good Friday.
Good Friday dates
Friday, April 3, 2026
Regular Holiday · Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025
Part of a 5-day break if you file 1 leave day.
See all 2026 holidays →Friday, March 26, 2027
Regular Holiday · Republic Act No. 9492 (movable) · date still tentative
Part of a 5-day break if you file 1 leave day.
See all 2027 holidays →Holiday pay on Good Friday
Regular holiday: covered employees receive 100% of their daily wage even when they do not work, and 200% for the first eight hours if they do. Working on a regular holiday that also falls on a rest day pays 260%.