Holiday detail
Christmas Day
Also known as Pasko.
Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is the most family-centered holiday in the Philippine calendar.
Quick facts
Meaning and traditions
Christmas Day, or Pasko, is a regular holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. In the Philippines, it is both a religious celebration and a major family occasion, shaped by one of the world's longest Christmas seasons.
Families commonly gather for meals, gift-giving, church, reunions, and visits with relatives. For workers and planners, Christmas Day anchors the year-end break and often connects with vacation leave, school breaks, and travel plans around the final week of December.
Long-weekend note
This holiday creates a 4-day weekend from December 24-27, 2026.
No extra leave day is needed for this break.