JANUARY 2012
Best Time to Climb Mt. Pinatubo!
1 NEW YEAR'S DAY | Sunday (Every 1st of January) | PhilippinesRegular Holiday. Solemnity of Mary Mother of God HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
9 FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE | Sunday | Quiapo, Manila
An intense, day-long festival highlighted by a mammoth procession through the streets.
14 PASUNGAY FESTIVAL 2012 | 3rd Saturday | San Joaquin, Iloilo
One of the thrilling bull fighting festival as a culminating event of the Bayluhay Festival which celebrates the arrival of the 10 Datus from Borneo in the 13th century.
15 ATI-ATIHAN 2012 | 3rd Sunday |Kalibo, Aklan
Commemorates the 13th century land deal between 10 migrating Bornean chieftains and the aboriginal Ati King Marikudo. It also honors the town patron, the infant Sto. Nino.
15 SINULOG 2012 | 3rd Sunday | Cebu City
Cebu’s biggest and most popular festival in honor of the Holy Image of Senyor Sto. Niño
22 DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 2012 | 4th Sunday | Iloilo City
Street dancing characterized by frenetic stomping of feet and hypnotic drumbeating. It is a colorful whirl of thousands of people dressed in unique costumes dancing & chanting all day and night.
23 CHINESE NEW YEAR - THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON | Monday | Binondo, Manila
The Chinese community celebrates the Chinese New Year with pomp & color through a dragon dance.
March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation
31 FEAST DAY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO | Tuesday (Every 31st of Jan)
Celebration of the feast day of the Father and Teacher of Youth who founded the Salesian Society.
1 NEW YEAR'S DAY | Sunday (Every 1st of January) | PhilippinesRegular Holiday. Solemnity of Mary Mother of God HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
9 FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE | Sunday | Quiapo, Manila
An intense, day-long festival highlighted by a mammoth procession through the streets.
14 PASUNGAY FESTIVAL 2012 | 3rd Saturday | San Joaquin, Iloilo
One of the thrilling bull fighting festival as a culminating event of the Bayluhay Festival which celebrates the arrival of the 10 Datus from Borneo in the 13th century.
15 ATI-ATIHAN 2012 | 3rd Sunday |Kalibo, Aklan
Commemorates the 13th century land deal between 10 migrating Bornean chieftains and the aboriginal Ati King Marikudo. It also honors the town patron, the infant Sto. Nino.
15 SINULOG 2012 | 3rd Sunday | Cebu City
Cebu’s biggest and most popular festival in honor of the Holy Image of Senyor Sto. Niño
22 DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 2012 | 4th Sunday | Iloilo City
Street dancing characterized by frenetic stomping of feet and hypnotic drumbeating. It is a colorful whirl of thousands of people dressed in unique costumes dancing & chanting all day and night.
23 CHINESE NEW YEAR - THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON | Monday | Binondo, Manila
The Chinese community celebrates the Chinese New Year with pomp & color through a dragon dance.
March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation
31 FEAST DAY OF ST. JOHN BOSCO | Tuesday (Every 31st of Jan)
Celebration of the feast day of the Father and Teacher of Youth who founded the Salesian Society.
FEBRUARY 2012The Love Month!
2 FEAST OF NUESTRA SENORA DE LA CANDELARIA or "OUR LADY OF CANDLES." | Tuesday (Every 2nd of Feb) | Jaro, Iloilo
Western Visayas celebrates the Patroness of their region.
Western Visayas celebrates the Patroness of their region.
9-12 HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA | Thursday to Sunday | Clark, Angeles, Pampanga
Watch the awesome hot air balloons fly out as the sun rises in the horizon.
11 FEAST DAY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES | Saturday (Every 11th of February)
Celebration of the Our Lady of Lourdes' Apparitions to Saint Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France
Celebration of the Our Lady of Lourdes' Apparitions to Saint Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France
14 HAPPY VALENTINES' DAY! | Tuesday (Every 14th of Feb) | Philippines
Filipino lover's most romantic event of the year!
Filipino lover's most romantic event of the year!
22 ASH WEDNESDAY | Philippines
The First Day of Lenten Season in the Philippines
25 EDSA REVOLUTION ANNIVERSARY | Saturday (Every 25th of February) | Philippines
School Holiday. Commemorates the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution that Filipinos came to known for
Also known as the Baguio Flower Festival which showcases the City of Baguio as a City of Flowers.
29 LEAP DAY | Wednesday (every 4 years) | Philippines
2012 is a leap year and February 29 occurs every four years.
MARCH 2012Best Time to go watch and shoot the awesome Manila sunset!
Start of the Donsol Season in Bicol!
3-4 Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival 2012 | Saturday and Sunday | Puerto Galera
The festival is held outdoors in a natural amphitheater at the foot of Mount Malasimbo overlooking Puerto Galera Bay, a member of the "Most Beautiful Bays in the World" club.
31 EARTH HOUR 2012 | Saturday 8.30pm-9.30pm | Philippines
Cities and towns all over the world will switch off their lights for one hour—EARTH HOUR—sending a powerful global message that it is possible to take action on global warming.
Cities and towns all over the world will switch off their lights for one hour—EARTH HOUR—sending a powerful global message that it is possible to take action on global warming.
25 FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION | Sunday (Every 25th of March)
Feast commemorating the announcement of Angel Gabriel to Virgin Mary that she would conceive and become the mother of Jesus the Son of God. This is celebrated 9 full months before Christmas.
Feast commemorating the announcement of Angel Gabriel to Virgin Mary that she would conceive and become the mother of Jesus the Son of God. This is celebrated 9 full months before Christmas.
APRIL 2012The Peak Time in Boracay.
*** April 5-9 | 5 Days Long Weekend! ***
5 MAUNDY THURSDAY | Thursday | Philippines
Regular Holiday. Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.
6 GOOD FRIDAY | Friday | PhilippinesRegular Holiday. Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus at Calvary.
Regular Holiday. Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.
6 GOOD FRIDAY | Friday | PhilippinesRegular Holiday. Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus at Calvary.
6 MORIONES FESTIVAL | Friday | Marinduque
Re-enact the story of Longinus, a Roman centurion who speared the crucified body of Jesus Christ.
Re-enact the story of Longinus, a Roman centurion who speared the crucified body of Jesus Christ.
6 CUTUD CRUXIFIXIONS | Friday | Pampanga
The old tradition of dramatizing the passion and death of Jesus Christ (called Via Crusis) was played out on the streets leading to the crucifixion site before the 1pm Crucifixion.
The old tradition of dramatizing the passion and death of Jesus Christ (called Via Crusis) was played out on the streets leading to the crucifixion site before the 1pm Crucifixion.
7 FEAST DAY OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE | Saturday (Every 7th of April)
Celebration of the feast day of the Patron Saint of Teachers and Founder of Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
Celebration of the feast day of the Patron Saint of Teachers and Founder of Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
The soul that will go to confession and receive holy communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment!
22 EARTH DAY 2012 | Sunday (Every 22nd of April) | Philippines
A day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment
A day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment
MAY 2012National-wide celebration of Flores de Mayo / Santacruzan.
*** April 28 - May 1 | Possible 3-4 Days Long Weekend! ***
13 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! | 2nd Sunday of May | Philippines
An annual celebration to pay tribute to all the awesome mothers!
15 PAHIYAS 2012 | Tuesday (Every 15th of May) | Lucban, QuezonAn annual celebration held to usher in a bountiful harvest and smashing good times.
An annual celebration to pay tribute to all the awesome mothers!
15 PAHIYAS 2012 | Tuesday (Every 15th of May) | Lucban, QuezonAn annual celebration held to usher in a bountiful harvest and smashing good times.
17-19 OBANDO FERTILITY RITES 2012 | Thursday-Saturday (Every 17th for St. Paschal, 18th for St. Clare, 19th of May for the Our Lady of Salambao) | Obando, Bulacan
Massive numbers of men and women dance towards the town church praying for a wife, husband or a child.
Massive numbers of men and women dance towards the town church praying for a wife, husband or a child.
28 NATIONAL FLAG DAY | Monday (Every 28th of May) | ManilaStart of the designated flag days where all government offices, business establishments, and private homes are also encouraged to display the flag.
JUNE 2012Time to show your love for the Philippines by putting a flag on your home, car, and shirts.
*** June 9-12 | Possible 4 Days Long Weekend! ***
12 PHILIPPINE'S INDEPENDENCE DAY | Tuesday (Every 12th of June) | Philippines
Regular Holiday. Commemorates the Independence Day of the Philippines from the Spaniards
Regular Holiday. Commemorates the Independence Day of the Philippines from the Spaniards
17 HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! | 3rd Sunday of June | Philippines
An annual celebration to pay tribute to all the awesome fathers!
An annual celebration to pay tribute to all the awesome fathers!
19 BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. JOSE RIZAL | Tuesday (Every 19th of June) | Philippines
(proposed legislation to declare a working holiday)
24 FEAST DAY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST | Sunday (Every 24th of June) | San Juan
A Lechon Parade celebrating the Feast of St. John the Baptist in Balayan Batangas
29 PINTADOS/ KASADYAAN FESTIVAL 2012 | Friday (Every 29th of June) |Tacloban
JULY 2012Start of the Rainy Season in the Philippines.
11 FEAST DAY OF ST. BENEDICT | Wednesday (Every 11th day of July)
Celebration of the feast day of the Patron Saint of Europe and the Students, and the Father of Western Monasticism.
Celebration of the feast day of the Patron Saint of Europe and the Students, and the Father of Western Monasticism.
22 BOHOL SANDUGO FESTIVAL 2012 | Tagbilaran, Bohol
This festival commemorates the treaty of friendship between Datu Sikatuna, a native chieftain and the Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi, representing the king of Spain.
This festival commemorates the treaty of friendship between Datu Sikatuna, a native chieftain and the Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi, representing the king of Spain.
26 FEAST DAY OF SAINT ANNE | Thursday (Every 26th of July)
Celebration of the feast day of the Mother of Mama Mary
Celebration of the feast day of the Mother of Mama Mary
31 FEAST DAY OF ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA | Friday (Every 31st of July)
Celebration of the feast day of the Father General of the Jesuits. A 30-day retreat follows the celebration.
Celebration of the feast day of the Father General of the Jesuits. A 30-day retreat follows the celebration.
AUGUST 2012The Best Time to go on a wild river ride.
14 UGU BIGYAN's BIRTHDAY SALE | Tuesday (Every 14th of August) | Tiaong, Quezon
49% Discount on Ugu Bigyan's Pottery (discount is equivalent to his age)
15 ASCENCION OF MOTHER MARY INTO HEAVEN | Wednesday (Every 15th of August)
19 KADAYAWAN SA DABAW 2012 | Sunday | Davao City
This festival gives thanks to the bounty of fruits and flowers as the waling-waling orchid blooms.
*** August 18-21 | Possible 3-4 Days Long Weekend! ***
19 EID'L FITR | Sunday
A Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan.
(Calculated date for 2012 pending proclamation).
A Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan.
(Calculated date for 2012 pending proclamation).
21 NINOY AQUINO DAY | Tuesday (Every 21st of August)
Regular Holiday. Commemorating the Death of Ninoy Aquino
Regular Holiday. Commemorating the Death of Ninoy Aquino
*** August 25-27 | 3 Days Long Weekend! ***
27 NATIONAL HEROES' DAY | Last Monday of August
Regular Holiday. Commemorates the "Cry of Pugad Lawin" by Filipino revolutionaries called the Katipunan
Regular Holiday. Commemorates the "Cry of Pugad Lawin" by Filipino revolutionaries called the Katipunan
29 KAGAY-AN FESTIVAL - FEAST DAY OF ST. AUGUSTINE | Saturday (Every 28th of August) | Cagayan de Oro City
Feast of St. Augustine in Cagayan de Oro City
SEPTEMBER 2012The Best Time to go to Divisoria for Christmas shopping and preparations
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8 MOTHER MARY'S BIRTHDAY | Saturday (Every 8th of September)
9 HAPPY GRANDPARENT'S DAY! | Sunday (Every 2nd Sunday of September)
An annual celebration to pay tribute to all the awesome grandparents!
An annual celebration to pay tribute to all the awesome grandparents!
14 FEAST OF THE TRIUMPH OF THE HOLY CROSS | Friday (Every 14th of September)
Public exposition and Veneration of the RELIC OF THE TRUE CROSS OF CHRIST at the Servants of the Risen Christ Monastery in Tarlac.
Bicol Region's biggest celebration is highlighted by a fluvial parade of Lady of Penafrancia carried through the river aglow with floating candles.
23 FEAST DAY OF PADRE PIO | Sunday (Every 23th of September)
Feast of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina
Feast of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina
29 ILIGAN FIESTA - FEAST DAY OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL | Saturday (Every 29th of September) | Iligan CityFeast of St. Michael the Archangel Celebration in Iligan City
OCTOBER 2012Surfing Season in the Philippines.
1 THE FEAST OF ST. THERESE OF CHILD JESUS | Monday (Every 1st of October)
Feast of Saint Therese of the Little Flower.
Feast of Saint Therese of the Little Flower.
4 THE FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI | Thursday (Every 4th of October)
Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals. Pet blessings are held to celebrate his feast.
Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals. Pet blessings are held to celebrate his feast.
5 WORLD'S TEACHERS DAY | Friday (Every 5th of October)
Happy Teachers Day to honor the noble profession of teaching.
Happy Teachers Day to honor the noble profession of teaching.
20-21 MASKARA FESTIVAL 2012 | Saturday - Sunday (3rd Weekend of October) | Bacolod
The festival that made Bacolod famous began as an event to inspire the locals to face the hard times with a smiling face, thus masks with smiling faces are worn by revelers who join the parade.
*** October 26-28 | Possible 3 Days Long Weekend! ***
26 EIDUL ADHA | Friday
Muslim Holiday celebrating Abraham's obedience when he was willing to sacrifice his son Ishmael. (calculated date for 2012 pending proclamation)
Muslim Holiday celebrating Abraham's obedience when he was willing to sacrifice his son Ishmael. (calculated date for 2012 pending proclamation)
A grand celebration of the lanzones fruit in the island of Camiguin.
NOVEMBER 2012Halloween!
1 ALL SAINT'S DAY | Thursday | Regular
2 ALL SOUL'S DAY | Friday
13 DIWALI FESTIVAL | Tuesday
Indian New Year Festival of Lights
23 HIGANTES FESTIVAL 2012 | Friday (Every 23rd of November) | Angono, Rizal
Male devotees carry the image of San Clemente in a procession that features parehadoras, clad in colorful garb and wooden shoes, and carrying boat paddles and higantes (giants) 10 feet tall papier mache puppets.
23-25 MAHARLIKA SUNRISE FESTIVAL | Friday-Sunday | Roving Festival
The Sunrise Festival is a celebration of arts for service and blessedness held annually in the different regions of Maharlika (Philippines).
The Sunrise Festival is a celebration of arts for service and blessedness held annually in the different regions of Maharlika (Philippines).
28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY! | Thursday (Every last Thursday of November)
23-25 KERYGMA CONFERENCE 2012 | Manila | Kerygma Conference
The Biggest Catholic Charismatic Event in the Country
The Biggest Catholic Charismatic Event in the Country
30 BONIFACIO DAY | Friday (Every 30th of November) | Philippines
Regular Holiday. Birth Anniversary of Andres Bonifacio
Regular Holiday. Birth Anniversary of Andres Bonifacio
DECEMBER 2012Christmas Season in the Philippines.
1 ANNUAL CULTURAL TOUR OF NEGROS | Saturday | Bacolod
Longest running cultural tour in the country by Ramon H. Hofileña.
Longest running cultural tour in the country by Ramon H. Hofileña.
8 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION | Tuesday (Every 8th of December) | HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
8 ANNUAL CULTURAL TOUR OF NEGROS | Saturday | Bacolod
Longest running cultural tour in the country by Ramon H. Hofileña.
Longest running cultural tour in the country by Ramon H. Hofileña.
15 GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL 2012 | San Fernando, Pampanga
A Show-Off of Kapampangan Pride culminated with a display of Giant Lanterns measuring 18 feet in diameter.
A Show-Off of Kapampangan Pride culminated with a display of Giant Lanterns measuring 18 feet in diameter.
16 SIMBANG GABI | Sunday (9 days before Christmas)
Start of early morning vigil 9 days before Christmas
Start of early morning vigil 9 days before Christmas
16 OBLATION UN | Sunday (Every 16th of December) | University of the Philippines
The annual naked run of the full-pledge members of Alpha Phi Omega society is a tradition that started in 1977 to protest the banning of the movie, “Hubad na Bayani,” which depicted human rights abuses in the martial law era. The date honors their international founding day on December 16th, 1925.
21 END OF THE WORLD (Mayans) | Friday
Dec 21, 2012 is the day predicted by the Mayans to be the end of the world.
25 CHRISTMAS DAY | Tuesday (Every 25th of December) | Philippines
Regular Holiday. Celebrating the Birth of Jesus Christ. Holy Day of Obligation
*** December 29-January 1 | 4 Days Long Weekend! ***
30 RIZAL DAY | Sunday |
Commemorating the Death of Jose Rizal
30 RIZAL DAY | Sunday |
Commemorating the Death of Jose Rizal
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