Philippines in March
March is one of the best times to visit Philippines.
Great time
High season
Tag - Init. Between March and May. It is the hot and dry summer. Continues to be a good month for travel to the Philippines. During Holy Week there may be problems of availability of accommodations.
Festivals in March
Holy Week Closures (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
Where to go in Philippines
Manila (Luzon)Manila is the capital of the Philippines and its historic, cultural, and commercial heart, situated on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on Luzon island. The…
Puerto Galera Sabang (Mindoro Occidental)Puerto Galera is a municipality on the northern coast of Mindoro island, about three hours by road and ferry from Manila, and Sabang Beach is its most famous…
Coron (Palawan)Coron is a municipality in northern Palawan renowned for some of the world's best wreck diving — a fleet of Japanese warships sunk in 1944 now rests on the…
Tablas Binucot (Romblon)Tablas is the largest island in Romblon province in the Sibuyan Sea, known for its unspoiled beaches, marble quarries, and slow pace of island life largely…
Dumaguete (Negros Oriental)Dumaguete is the capital of Negros Oriental province on Negros island, often called the 'City of Gentle People' for its relaxed, friendly atmosphere and large…
El Nido (Palawan)El Nido is a municipality at the northern tip of Palawan, famous for its dramatic limestone karst cliffs, hidden lagoons, and some of the most beautiful…
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