Festivals & events

Festivals and events that shape a trip — celebrations, closures, peak prices and when to book ahead.

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Sinulog & Ati-Atihan

Celebration
Jan

Vibrant January street festivals in Cebu and Kalibo, among the country's biggest. Third week of January.

Panagbenga Flower Festival

Celebration
Feb

Baguio's month-long flower festival with grand float parades. Usually February.

Holy Week

Closures
Mar–Apr · approximate dates

The country largely shuts from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday; transport booked out. Dates late Mar–Apr.

From Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday. Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring.
Next date: 25–28 Mar 2027

Dates by year: 2026 2–5 Apr 2026 2027 25–28 Mar 2027 2028 13–16 Apr 2028 2029 29 Mar – 1 Apr 2029 2030 18–21 Apr 2030

Kadayawan Festival

Celebration
Aug

Davao's thanksgiving harvest festival celebrating fruit, flowers and indigenous culture. Usually August.

MassKara Festival

Celebration
Oct

Bacolod's 'City of Smiles' festival of smiling masks and street dance. Usually October.

Christmas Season

High prices
Dec

The Philippines keeps the world's longest Christmas season; December brings peak demand and busy transport.