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Jan 19, 2021 · We’ve made it easy for you and made THE ultimate list of major festivals/events in the Philippines for the year 2021. The origin of most festivals in the Philippines is rooted in Christianity, dating back to Spanish colonial period celebrating many communities' patron saints.
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February 12, 2021, Friday- Chinese New Year (Special Non-Working Holiday)February 25, 2021, Thursday- Edsa Revolution Anniversary (Special Non-Working Holiday)Festivals: 1. Island Garden City of Samal Festival (Davao) - A week-long festival celebrating the people of Samal Island and their traditions. Look for Samal Island toursthat you can add to your itinerary. 2. Strawberry Festival (La Trinidad, Benguet) - A month-long festival showcasing the industry of strawberry farming. Strawberry-based products l...
April 1, 2021, Thursday - Maundy Thursday (Regular Holiday). Find pilgrimage toursthat you can join for the Holy Week.April 2, 2021, Friday- Good Friday (Regular Holiday)April 3, 2021, Saturday- Black Saturday (Special Non-Working Holiday)April 4, 2021, Sunday - Easter SundayMay 1, 2021, Saturday- Labor Day - Friday (Regular Holiday)May 13. Thursday - Eid’l Fitr (Regular Holiday - To be confirmed)August 21, 2021, Saturday- Ninoy Aquino Day (Special Non-Working Holiday)August 30, 2021, Monday- National Heroes Day (Regular Holiday)Festivals: 1. Bicol Food Festival (Naga City) - A food festival aimed at promoting Bicolano food culture and demonstrating its unique traditions through cuisine. See the best of Bicol by visiting Legazpi. 2. Tuna Festival (General Santos City)- An annual food celebration highlighting the abundance of tuna in General Santos City, hence the origin of...
Festivals: 1. Kasanggayahan Festival (Sorsogon)- A vibrant festival to commemorate their independence and resilience in the face of hardship in Sorsogon. 2. Zamboanga Hermosa Festival (Zamboanga City) - A vibrant celebration commemorating Nuestra Señora del Pilar. It’s often highlighted with the regatta, street dancing, and other cultural activitie...
November 1, 2021, Monday - All Saints Day (Special Non-Working Holiday)November 2, 2021, Tuesday- All Souls Day (Special Working Day)November 30, 2021, Tuesday- Bonifacio Day (Regular Holiday)December 8, 2021, Wednesday- Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Special Non-Working Holiday)December 24, 2021, Friday- Christmas Eve (Special Working Day)December 25, 2021, Saturday - Christmas Day (Regular Holiday). Find out some of the best places in the Philippines to spend the holidays.December 30, 2021, Thursday - Rizal Day (Regular Holiday)Some of the most notable ones include the Sinulog Festival, Panagbenga Flower Festival, Pahiyas Harvest Festival, Ati-Atihan Festival, and MassKara Festival. These events offer a glimpse into the country's traditions and celebrations.
- Sinulog Festival. Location: Cebu City. Date: 3rd Week of January. This is probably one of the grandest festivals held in the country. The celebration is to honor the life of Santo Nino (The Holy Child Jesus) which is the patron saint of Cebu City.
- Ati-Atihan Festival. Location: Kalibo, Aklan. Date: 3rd Sunday of January. Ah, the Ati-Atihan Festival. Consider this as the “OG” of all festivals in the Philippines.
- Dinagyang Festival. Location: Iloilo City. Date: 4th week of January. If Sinulog is considered one of the grandest festivals in the country, then Dinagyang is considered the most attended.
- Pahiyas Festival. Location: Lucban, Quezon. Date: Every May 15th. This is one of the famous festivals in the country. The word “Pahiyas” means to decorate.
- Sinulog Festival. When: Third Sunday of January. Where: Cebu City. Sinulog is an annual religious festival honoring Sr. Sto. Niño. It is considered one of the biggest and grandest Philippine festivals.
- Feast of the Black Nazarene. When: January 9. Where: Quiapo, Manila. This religious feast is celebrated in the heart of Manila, Quiapo. The Black Nazarene is believed to be miraculous, that’s why thousands of devotees come here to participate in the annual Traslación.
- Ati-Atihan Festival. When: Third week of January. Where: Kalibo, Aklan. Another religious festival in the Philippines in honor of Santo Niño is Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan.
- Dinagyang Festival. When: Fourth Sunday of January. Where: Iloilo City. Dinagyang Festival is one of the most famous religious and cultural Philippine festivals.
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