Today in Philippines

Daily statistics, public holidays & status

Calculated based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

Today's DateFriday, August 21

Holiday Today?Yes, Public Holiday

Working Day?Closed / Off

Bank StatusLikely Closed

Stock MarketCheck Exchange

Next HolidayNational Heroes Day (August 31)

It is the 233rd day of the year, falling in Week 34. There are 132 days remaining until the end of the year.

Today's National Status

Public Holiday

Ninoy Aquino Day

Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working holiday observed on August 21st, commemorating the assassination of Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. in 1983, an event widely seen as a catalyst for the eventual restoration of Philippine democracy. Commemorative events and wreath-laying ceremonies are held at his monument and gravesite, with particular reflection on his role as a symbol of opposition to the Marcos dictatorship. The day connects closely in historical memory to the EDSA Revolution that followed years later.

Following the "no work, no pay" principle for special non-working days, unless a more favourable company policy applies
Attending wreath-laying ceremonies held at Ninoy Aquino's monument and memorial sites

3-Day Weekend Upcoming!

National Heroes Day falls on August 31.

💡 Tip: Automatic long weekend!

See National Heroes Day details ➔

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Next Upcoming Event

Public HolidayAugust 31, 2026

National Heroes Day

National Heroes Day is a regular holiday observed on the last Monday of August, honouring the collective sacrifices of Filipino heroes throughout the nation's history, with particular reference to the Katipunan revolutionary movement against Spanish rule. Wreath-laying ceremonies are held at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes' Cemetery) and other monuments nationwide. Government offices and schools close, and civic programs are held across the country in remembrance.

Following Philippine labor law's "double pay" rule, where employees who work on this regular holiday receive 200% of their daily wage
Attending wreath-laying ceremonies at the Libingan ng mga Bayani and other heroes' monuments nationwide

See details for National Heroes Day ➔

Other Upcoming Events in Philippines

10 Events Left

Sep8

Feast of the Nativity of MaryObservance

Oct31

Halloween / All Hallows' EveObservance

Nov1

All Saints' DayHoliday

Nov2

All Souls' DayHoliday

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Nov30

Bonifacio DayHoliday

Dec8

Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionHoliday

Dec24

Christmas EveObservance

New Year's EveHoliday

See the full 2026 holiday calendar for Philippines ➔

Everything You Need to Know About Today in Philippines

If you are wondering "What is today's date in Philippines?" or trying to figure out if today is a regular working day, you are in the exact right place. We designed this page to give you a quick, distraction-free overview of the current day.

Most importantly, we monitor national and regional schedules to automatically notify you if today is a recognized public holiday or observance in Philippines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is today a public holiday in Philippines?

Check the "Today's National Status" section above. If today is a public holiday, it will be clearly marked in red. Otherwise, it is a regular working day.

How many working days are left until my deadline?

You can use our Business Days Calculator on this page. Simply select your future target date, and we will exclude weekends and public holidays to give you the exact working days remaining.

How do you calculate long weekends?

Our system scans upcoming public holidays. If a holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, it's an automatic 3-day weekend. If it falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, we suggest taking one day off to enjoy a 4-day break. If it falls on a Wednesday, we may suggest taking two days off to create a 5-day break.