Holiday detail
Black Saturday
Also known as Sabado de Gloria.
Black Saturday is the quiet pause before Easter Sunday, observed as part of the Holy Week break in the Philippines.
Quick facts
Meaning and traditions
Black Saturday, also called Sabado de Gloria, falls between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It is a quieter day of waiting in the Christian Holy Week tradition and is commonly treated by Filipino families as part of the extended Holy Week pause.
Many people use the day for rest, family visits, travel home, or preparation for Easter observances. As a planning date, it matters because it can extend the Holy Week sequence into a four-day break when combined with Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the weekend.
Long-weekend note
This holiday creates a 4-day weekend from April 2-5, 2026.
No extra leave day is needed for this break.