2026 in the Philippines

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2026 in the Philippines details notable events that will occur, or are scheduled to take place, in the Philippines in 2026.

Incumbents

• President: Bongbong Marcos (PFP)
• Vice President: Sara Duterte (HNP)
• Congress (20th):
  • Senate President: Francis Escudero (NPC)
  • House Speaker: Martin Romualdez (Lakas-CMD)
• Chief Justice: Alexander Gesmundo (until November 6)

Ferdinand R.
Marcos Jr.

Sara
Duterte

Francis
Escudero

Ferdinand Martin
Romualdez

Alexander
Gesmundo

Events

Predicted and scheduled

• January:
  • The country will host the ASEAN Tourism forum to be held in Boracay and Cebu. ^{[1] [2]}
  • Construction of the New Manila International Airport located in Bulacan will begin. ^[3]
  • The country's first Michelin Guide will be released. ^[4]
• November 2 – The barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, originally scheduled on December 1, 2025, will be held in accordance to Republic Act No. 12232 which is signed into law by President Marcos on August 13, 2025. ^[5]
• December – The Senate will start to move to its new building in Taguig. ^[6]

TBD

• Australia–Philippines relations: The Philippines will sign an upgraded defense pact with Australia. ^[7]
• The country will host the ASEAN Summit. ^[8]
• The country's television industry is set to complete the transition from analog broadcasting to fully digital TV nationwide. The rules for its implementation were finalized in 2024, with the migration process commencing in 2025, initially focusing in Mega Manila. ^[9]
• The world's largest solar power plant will be completed. ^[10]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in the Philippines

Regular

• January 1 – New Year's Day
• March 20 – Eidul Fitr
• April 2 – Maundy Thursday
• April 3 – Good Friday
• April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
• May 1 – Labor Day
• June 12 – Independence Day
• August 25 – National Heroes Day
• November 30 – Bonifacio Day
• December 25 – Christmas Day
• December 30 – Rizal Day
• TBA – Eidul Adha

Special (Non-working) days

• February 17 – Chinese New Year
• April 4 – Black Saturday
• August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day
• November 1 – All Saints Day
• December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
• December 24 – Christmas Eve
• December 31 – Last Day of the Year

Special (Working) day

• February 25 – EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary
• November 7 – Sheikh Karim'ul Makhdum Day (Through Republic Act No. 12228)

Sports

Main article: 2026 in Philippine sports

Predicted and scheduled

TBD

• The 66th edition of the Palarong Pambansa will be held in Agusan del Sur. ^[11]
• The Philippines women's national team will participate in the World Lacrose Women's Championship in Japan. ^[12]

See also

• Philippines portal
• Current events portal
• Asia portal
• Modern history portal

Country overviews

• History of the Philippines
• History of the Philippines (1986–present)
• Outline of the Philippines
• Government of the Philippines
• Politics of the Philippines
• List of years in the Philippines
• Timeline of Philippine history

Related timelines for current period

• 2026
• 2026 in politics and government
• 2020s

References

1. "Philippines to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026". Department of Tourism . January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
2. "Philippines to host Asean Tourism Forum 2026 in Cebu, Boracay; one of the biggest event in South-East Asia's calendar". The Star . January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
3. Rosales, Elijah (May 14, 2025). "DOTr: Bulacan airport terminal starts construction in January 2026". Philstar.com . Retrieved May 27, 2025.
4. Purnell, Kristofer (February 18, 2025). "Michelin Guide arrives in Greater Manila, Cebu for 2026 selection". Philstar.com . Archived from the original on February 18, 2025. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
5. Geducos, Argyll Cyrus (August 13, 2025). "Marcos signs law postponing BSKE polls to Nov. 2026, extends BSK officials' term to 4 years". Manila Bulletin . Retrieved August 13, 2025.
6. Abarca, Charie Mae (February 11, 2025). "Senate eyes move to new building in Taguig by December 2026". Inquirer.net . Retrieved February 16, 2025.
7. Flores, Mikhail (August 22, 2025). "Philippines, Australia to seal new defence pact as China tensions rise". Reuters . Retrieved August 28, 2025.
8. "PBBM announces PH 2026 ASEAN hosting". Philippine News Agency . September 5, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
9. Rita, Joviland (March 30, 2022). "Switching off analog TV by 2023 should continue —Andanar". GMA News Online . Retrieved September 23, 2022.
10. "World's largest solar power plant in Philippines expected to finish by 2026". Reccessary. February 6, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
11. Panganiban, Chris (March 15, 2024). "Agusan del Sur bids to host Palarong Pambansa in 2026". Inquirer.net . Retrieved January 7, 2025.
12. Caacbay, Kennedy (January 7, 2025). "Laban Filipinas! Philippines qualifies to 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship". ABS-CBN News . Retrieved January 7, 2025.