List of festivals in the Philippines
Updated: 5/20/2026, 7:46:49 PM Wikipedia source
The origin of most early Philippine festivals, locally known as fiestas (Filipino: pista or kapistahan), is rooted in Christianity during the Spanish colonial period. Many barrios and towns were assigned patron saints, and celebrations were encouraged to coincide with Christian holy days. According to historians, these patronal festivals served as a means of promoting Christian practices while blending elements of precolonial rituals and communal gatherings. Festivals in the Philippines may be religious, cultural, or both. They are held to honor patron saints, commemorate local history, celebrate a bountiful harvest, or promote community products. Common activities include Masses, processions, parades, trade fairs, concerts, pageants, theatrical plays, and various contests and games. Not all festivals are Christian in origin; some are rooted in Islamic or indigenous traditions. There are more than 42,000 major and minor festivals nationwide, most celebrated at the barangay level. Some large observances, such as Holy Week and Christmas, are declared public holidays and are observed throughout the country.
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· List › January
Binalbal Festival
Binalbal Festival
Name
Binalbal Festival
Date
1
Location
Tudela, Misamis Occidental
Baggak Festival
Baggak Festival
Name
Baggak Festival
Date
5-11
Location
Bauang, La Union
Notes
Celebrates the municipality's founding anniversary
Kuraldal Festival
Kuraldal Festival
Name
Kuraldal Festival
Date
6
Location
Sasmuan, Pampanga
Notes
Honours the town's patroness, Saint Lucy
Hinagdanan Festival
Hinagdanan Festival
Name
Hinagdanan Festival
Date
9
Location
Dauis, Bohol
Notes
Celebrates the rich history of the cave and the Barangay Bingag founding anniversary every 9th Day of January
Hinugyaw Festival
Hinugyaw Festival
Name
Hinugyaw Festival
Date
5-10
Location
Koronadal City
Notes
Celebrates the city's founding anniversary
Lingayen Gulf Landing Anniversary
Lingayen Gulf Landing Anniversary
Name
Lingayen Gulf Landing Anniversary
Date
9
Location
Lingayen, Pangasinan
Notes
Commemorates the landing of General Douglas MacArthur and the Allied Forces in Luzon in 1945.
Feast of the Black Nazarene
Feast of the Black Nazarene
Name
Feast of the Black Nazarene
Date
9
Location
Quiapo, Manila
Notes
Commemorates the translation of the image of the Black Nazarene to Quiapo Church in 1789.
Coconut Festival
Coconut Festival
Name
Coconut Festival
Date
1st to 2nd week
Location
San Pablo City, Laguna
Notes
Honors St. Paul the first hermit, town patron. Also highlights the coconut, the primary crop of the city. Festival usually lasts a week.
Minasa Festival
Minasa Festival
Name
Minasa Festival
Date
2nd week
Location
Bustos, Bulacan
Notes
named after the Minasa, a cassava-based cookie
Batingaw Festival
Batingaw Festival
Name
Batingaw Festival
Date
13
Location
Cabuyao
Notes
commemorates the legendary golden bell of Cabuyao
Halad Festival
Halad Festival
Name
Halad Festival
Date
3rd Sunday
Location
Midsayap, Cotabato
Notes
Honours the Santo Niño
Feast of the Santo Niño
Feast of the Santo Niño
Name
Feast of the Santo Niño
Date
3rd Sunday
Location
National
Notes
Liturgical feast of the Santo Niño de Cebú according to the Philippine National Liturgical Calendar.
Sinulog Festival
Sinulog Festival
Name
Sinulog Festival
Date
3rd Sunday
Location
Cebu, Cebu City
(variants in Kabankalan City, Maasin City, Balingasag, Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, Pagadian, and Southern Leyte throughout the years)
Notes
Honours the Santo Niño de Cebú
Tuba Festival
Tuba Festival
Name
Tuba Festival
Date
20
Location
Borbon, Cebu
Notes
Honours the town's patron, Saint Sebastian.
Bayluhay Festival
Bayluhay Festival
Name
Bayluhay Festival
Date
3rd week
Location
San Joaquin, Iloilo
Notes
Commemorates the landing of the ten Bornean datus and the historic barter of Panay Island
Bambanti Festival
Bambanti Festival
Name
Bambanti Festival
Date
Third week of January
Location
Isabela Province
Notes
Highlights the scarecrow (Ilocano: bambanti and celebrates the farmers' abundant harvest
Ati-Atihan Festival
Ati-Atihan Festival
Name
Ati-Atihan Festival
Date
15-21
Location
Kalibo, Aklan
Notes
Honours the Santo Niño, and the legendary meeting of the island’a aboriginal peoples with settlers from Borneo
Batan Ati-Ati Malakara Festival
Batan Ati-Ati Malakara Festival
Name
Batan Ati-Ati Malakara Festival
Date
3rd weekend
Location
Batan, Aklan
Sikhayan Festival
Sikhayan Festival
Name
Sikhayan Festival
Date
18
Location
Santa Rosa City, Laguna
Notes
Honors the resilience and perseverance of the people of Santa Rosa
Dugoy Festival
Dugoy Festival
Name
Dugoy Festival
Date
18
Location
Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
Notes
Celebrates unity in nature conservation in Sablayan
Feast of San Sebastian Martir
Feast of San Sebastian Martir
Name
Feast of San Sebastian Martir
Date
20
Location
Lumban, Laguna
Notes
Honours the town's patron, Saint Sebastian
Longganisa Festival
Longganisa Festival
Name
Longganisa Festival
Date
22
Location
Vigan City
Notes
Celebrates Vigan's accession to cityhood in 2001
Bulak Festival
Bulak Festival
Name
Bulak Festival
Date
22
Location
San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Notes
Bulak Festival is San Ildefonso's official town festival. Primarily, the festival is celebrated in honor of the town's patron, San Ildefonso but it also gives honor to the "kapok" plant, also known as "bulak" which played a very important part in the town's history. BULAK is actually San Ildefonso's old name when it was still just a barrio under th
Feast of San Ildefonso de Toledo
Feast of San Ildefonso de Toledo
Name
Feast of San Ildefonso de Toledo
Date
22–24
Location
Tanay, Rizal
Notes
Honours the patron of Barangay San Ildefonso, Saint Ildefonsus.
Halamanan Festival
Halamanan Festival
Name
Halamanan Festival
Date
23
Location
Guiguinto, Bulacan
Notes
Celebrated as a token of gratitude of town residents to Guiguinto's patron saint St. Ildephonsus (San Ildefonso), and showcases the town's garden and landscape industry.
Pabirik Festival
Pabirik Festival
Name
Pabirik Festival
Date
January 23 to February 2
Location
Paracale, Camarines Norte
Notes
Celebrates the province's gold mining industry
Kasadyahan Festival
Kasadyahan Festival
Name
Kasadyahan Festival
Date
4th Saturday
Location
Iloilo City Proper
Notes
Showcases the best festivals of the different provinces and towns across the Western Visayas.
The date may change soon as it has been separated from the Dinagyang Festival since 2020
Dinagyang Festival
Dinagyang Festival
Name
Dinagyang Festival
Date
4th Sunday
Location
Iloilo City
Notes
Honours the Santo Niño and the pact between the island's aboriginal peoples and migrant Bornean Datus
Ibajay Ati-Ati Municipal and Devotional Fiesta
Ibajay Ati-Ati Municipal and Devotional Fiesta
Name
Ibajay Ati-Ati Municipal and Devotional Fiesta
Date
4th Sunday
Location
Ibajay, Aklan
Notes
Honours the Santo Niño
Kannawidan 'Ylocos' Festival
Kannawidan 'Ylocos' Festival
Name
Kannawidan 'Ylocos' Festival
Date
January 27 to February 12
Location
Ilocos Sur
Dinagsa Ati-Atihan Festival
Dinagsa Ati-Atihan Festival
Name
Dinagsa Ati-Atihan Festival
Date
Last week
Location
Cadiz
Hirinugyaw-Suguidanonay Festival
Hirinugyaw-Suguidanonay Festival
Name
Hirinugyaw-Suguidanonay Festival
Date
Last week
Location
Calinog, Iloilo
Santo Niño de Malolos Festival
Santo Niño de Malolos Festival
Name
Santo Niño de Malolos Festival
Date
Last Sunday
Location
Malolos City
Notes
Honours the Santo Niño de Malolos
Candle Festival
Candle Festival
Name
Candle Festival
Date
January 31 to February 2
Location
Candelaria, Quezon
Notes
Liturgical Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary or Candlemas according to the General Roman Calendar
| Name | Date | Location | Notes |
| Binalbal Festival | 1 | Tudela, Misamis Occidental | |
| Baggak Festival | 5-11 | Bauang, La Union | Celebrates the municipality's founding anniversary |
| Kuraldal Festival | 6 | Sasmuan, Pampanga | Honours the town's patroness, Saint Lucy |
| Hinagdanan Festival | 9 | Dauis, Bohol | Celebrates the rich history of the cave and the Barangay Bingag founding anniversary every 9th Day of January |
| Hinugyaw Festival | 5-10 | Koronadal City | Celebrates the city's founding anniversary |
| Lingayen Gulf Landing Anniversary | 9 | Lingayen, Pangasinan | Commemorates the landing of General Douglas MacArthur and the Allied Forces in Luzon in 1945. |
| Feast of the Black Nazarene | 9 | Quiapo, Manila | Commemorates the translation of the image of the Black Nazarene to Quiapo Church in 1789. |
| Coconut Festival | 1st to 2nd week | San Pablo City, Laguna | Honors St. Paul the first hermit, town patron. Also highlights the coconut, the primary crop of the city. Festival usually lasts a week. |
| Minasa Festival | 2nd week | Bustos, Bulacan | named after the Minasa, a cassava-based cookie |
| Batingaw Festival | 13 | Cabuyao | commemorates the legendary golden bell of Cabuyao |
| Halad Festival | 3rd Sunday | Midsayap, Cotabato | Honours the Santo Niño |
| Feast of the Santo Niño | 3rd Sunday | National | Liturgical feast of the Santo Niño de Cebú according to the Philippine National Liturgical Calendar. |
| Sinulog Festival | 3rd Sunday | Cebu, Cebu City (variants in Kabankalan City, Maasin City, Balingasag, Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, Pagadian, and Southern Leyte throughout the years) | Honours the Santo Niño de Cebú |
| Tuba Festival | 20 | Borbon, Cebu | Honours the town's patron, Saint Sebastian. |
| Bayluhay Festival | 3rd week | San Joaquin, Iloilo | Commemorates the landing of the ten Bornean datus and the historic barter of Panay Island |
| Bambanti Festival | Third week of January | Isabela Province | Highlights the scarecrow (Ilocano: bambanti and celebrates the farmers' abundant harvest |
| Ati-Atihan Festival | 15-21 | Kalibo, Aklan | Honours the Santo Niño, and the legendary meeting of the island’a aboriginal peoples with settlers from Borneo |
| Batan Ati-Ati Malakara Festival | 3rd weekend | Batan, Aklan | |
| Sikhayan Festival | 18 | Santa Rosa City, Laguna | Honors the resilience and perseverance of the people of Santa Rosa |
| Dugoy Festival | 18 | Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro | Celebrates unity in nature conservation in Sablayan |
| Feast of San Sebastian Martir | 20 | Lumban, Laguna | Honours the town's patron, Saint Sebastian |
| Longganisa Festival | 22 | Vigan City | Celebrates Vigan's accession to cityhood in 2001 |
| Bulak Festival | 22 | San Ildefonso, Bulacan | Bulak Festival is San Ildefonso's official town festival. Primarily, the festival is celebrated in honor of the town's patron, San Ildefonso but it also gives honor to the "kapok" plant, also known as "bulak" which played a very important part in the town's history. BULAK is actually San Ildefonso's old name when it was still just a barrio under th |
| Feast of San Ildefonso de Toledo | 22–24 | Tanay, Rizal | Honours the patron of Barangay San Ildefonso, Saint Ildefonsus. |
| Halamanan Festival | 23 | Guiguinto, Bulacan | Celebrated as a token of gratitude of town residents to Guiguinto's patron saint St. Ildephonsus (San Ildefonso), and showcases the town's garden and landscape industry. |
| Pabirik Festival | January 23 to February 2 | Paracale, Camarines Norte | Celebrates the province's gold mining industry |
| Kasadyahan Festival | 4th Saturday | Iloilo City Proper | Showcases the best festivals of the different provinces and towns across the Western Visayas. The date may change soon as it has been separated from the Dinagyang Festival since 2020 |
| Dinagyang Festival | 4th Sunday | Iloilo City | Honours the Santo Niño and the pact between the island's aboriginal peoples and migrant Bornean Datus |
| Ibajay Ati-Ati Municipal and Devotional Fiesta | 4th Sunday | Ibajay, Aklan | Honours the Santo Niño |
| Kannawidan 'Ylocos' Festival | January 27 to February 12 | Ilocos Sur | |
| Dinagsa Ati-Atihan Festival | Last week | Cadiz | |
| Hirinugyaw-Suguidanonay Festival | Last week | Calinog, Iloilo | |
| Santo Niño de Malolos Festival | Last Sunday | Malolos City | Honours the Santo Niño de Malolos |
| Candle Festival | January 31 to February 2 | Candelaria, Quezon | Liturgical Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary or Candlemas according to the General Roman Calendar |
· List › February
Bambanti Festival
Bambanti Festival
Name
Bambanti Festival
Date
February
Location
Isabela province
Notes
Scarecrows and harvest festival
World War II Anniversary
World War II Anniversary
Name
World War II Anniversary
Date
February
Location
World War II sites
Pista Sintura
Pista Sintura
Name
Pista Sintura
Date
February
Location
Cotabato City
Kaamulan Festival
Kaamulan Festival
Name
Kaamulan Festival
Date
February (2nd week) to Mar 10
Location
Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
Notes
gathering of Bukidnon's ethnic tribes
Hamaka Festival
Hamaka Festival
Name
Hamaka Festival
Date
February (3rd sunday)
Location
Taytay, Rizal
Pahimis Festival
Pahimis Festival
Name
Pahimis Festival
Date
February (2nd week)
Location
Amadeo, Cavite
Pistang Bayan alay kay Sta. Marta
Pistang Bayan alay kay Sta. Marta
Name
Pistang Bayan alay kay Sta. Marta
Date
February (2nd Sunday)
Location
Pateros, Metro Manila
Notes
In honor of town's patroness Santa Marta de Pateros, featuring Pandangguhan Festival (local folk dance competition), "Pagoda" or fluvial parade, and "Cedera" or street selling/night market.
Paraw Regatta Festival
Paraw Regatta Festival
Name
Paraw Regatta Festival
Date
February (3rd Sunday),
(21–22)
Location
Arevalo, Iloilo City
Notes
Features racing events between paraws, or Visayan double-outrigger sailboats, from Villa Beach in Arevalo, Iloilo City across Iloilo Strait to the coast of Guimaras
Kalilangan Festival
Kalilangan Festival
Name
Kalilangan Festival
Date
February (4th week),
(20–27)
Location
General Santos
Hot Air Balloon
(Clark Festival)
Hot Air Balloon
(Clark Festival)
Name
Hot Air Balloon
(Clark Festival)
Date
February (early Feb.)
Location
Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga
Notes
annual tournament of balloonist
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
Name
Chinese New Year
Date
February (early Feb.)
Location
nationwide
Notes
Lunar new year celebrations in Filipino-Chinese communities
Festival of Hearts
Festival of Hearts
Name
Festival of Hearts
Date
February (month long)
Location
Tanjay City
The Philippine International Arts Festival
(PIAF)
The Philippine International Arts Festival
(PIAF)
Name
The Philippine International Arts Festival
(PIAF)
Date
February (whole month)
Location
nationwide
Sumilang Festival
Sumilang Festival
Name
Sumilang Festival
Date
Feb 1 to Feb 2
Location
Silang, Cavite
Notes
Honours Our Lady of the Candles
Pedrista Festival (Feast of San Pedro Bautista)
Pedrista Festival (Feast of San Pedro Bautista)
Name
Pedrista Festival (Feast of San Pedro Bautista)
Date
First Sunday / Week of February
Location
Quezon City
Notes
Honours San Pedro Bautista (a Franciscan Martyr) who lived in Quezon City and Founded San Francisco del Monte (Frisco); San Pedro Bautista is one of the Patron Saints of Quezon City
Bicol Arts Festival
Bicol Arts Festival
Name
Bicol Arts Festival
Date
Feb 1 to Feb 28
Location
Legazpi City
National Arts Month
National Arts Month
Name
National Arts Month
Date
Feb 1 to Feb 28
Location
nationwide
Suroy sa Surigao
Suroy sa Surigao
Name
Suroy sa Surigao
Date
Feb 1 to Feb 28
Location
Surigao City
Salakayan Festival
Salakayan Festival
Name
Salakayan Festival
Date
Feb 1 to Feb 6
Location
Miag-ao, Iloilo
Lavandero Festival
Lavandero Festival
Name
Lavandero Festival
Date
Feb 1 to Feb 6
Location
Mandaluyong
Pamulinawen Festival
Pamulinawen Festival
Name
Pamulinawen Festival
Date
Feb 2 to Feb 10,
or 7–10
Location
Laoag City
Notes
Honours the city's patron, Saint William of Maleval
Dagkot Festival
Dagkot Festival
Name
Dagkot Festival
Date
Feb 2
Location
Cabadbaran
Panranumag Festival
Panranumag Festival
Name
Panranumag Festival
Date
Feb 3
Location
Corcuera, Romblon
Notes
Simara Island
Feast of Our Lady of Candles
Feast of Our Lady of Candles
Name
Feast of Our Lady of Candles
Date
Feb 2
Location
Jaro, Iloilo City
Notes
In honour of patroness of Jaro and the whole Western Visayas, Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de Jaro (Our Lady of the Candles)
The International Bamboo Organ Festival
The International Bamboo Organ Festival
Name
The International Bamboo Organ Festival
Date
Feb 3 to Feb 11
Location
Las Piñas
Notes
10-day series of cultural events
Guling-Guling Festival
Guling-Guling Festival
Name
Guling-Guling Festival
Date
February (day before Ash Wednesday)
Location
Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Kali-Kalihan Harvest Festival
Kali-Kalihan Harvest Festival
Name
Kali-Kalihan Harvest Festival
Date
Feb 6
Location
Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental
Fiesta Tsinoy
Fiesta Tsinoy
Name
Fiesta Tsinoy
Date
Feb 6
Location
Legazpi City
Utanon Festival
Utanon Festival
Name
Utanon Festival
Date
Feb 6
Location
Dalaguete, Cebu
Kalesa Festival
Kalesa Festival
Name
Kalesa Festival
Date
Feb 7
Location
Laoag City
Pagoda sa Daan & Pandangguhan Festival
Pagoda sa Daan & Pandangguhan Festival
Name
Pagoda sa Daan & Pandangguhan Festival
Date
Feb 8
Location
Pateros
Fistahan
Fistahan
Name
Fistahan
Date
Feb 9 to Feb 15
Location
Davao City
Davao Chinese New Year
Davao Chinese New Year
Name
Davao Chinese New Year
Date
Feb 9 to Feb 17
Location
Davao City
Mandaluyong Liberation Day & Cityhood Anniversary
Mandaluyong Liberation Day & Cityhood Anniversary
Name
Mandaluyong Liberation Day & Cityhood Anniversary
Date
Feb 9
Location
Mandaluyong
Bulang-Bulang Festival
Bulang-Bulang Festival
Name
Bulang-Bulang Festival
Date
Feb 9
Location
San Enrique, Negros Occidental
Patunob Festival
Patunob Festival
Name
Patunob Festival
Date
Feb 10 to Feb 11
Location
Binuangan, Misamis Oriental
Taytay Hamaka Festival
Taytay Hamaka Festival
Name
Taytay Hamaka Festival
Date
Feb 10 to Feb 16,
or 9–15
Location
Taytay, Rizal
Notes
7-day event showcasing artistry and craftsmanship
Bod-bod Kabog Festival
Bod-bod Kabog Festival
Name
Bod-bod Kabog Festival
Date
Feb 10
Location
Catmon, Cebu
Aquero Festival
Aquero Festival
Name
Aquero Festival
Date
Feb 11 to Feb 13
Location
Aglipay, Quirino
Pabalhas sa Tablas
Pabalhas sa Tablas
Name
Pabalhas sa Tablas
Date
Feb 11
Location
Candoni, Negros Occidental
Spring Festival
(Chinese Lunar New Year)
Spring Festival
(Chinese Lunar New Year)
Name
Spring Festival
(Chinese Lunar New Year)
Date
Feb 11
Location
Iriga City
Tinagba Festival
Tinagba Festival
Name
Tinagba Festival
Date
Feb 11
Location
Iriga City
(Bicol)
Notes
harvest festival, Our Lady of Lourdes
Palanyag Festival
Palanyag Festival
Name
Palanyag Festival
Date
Feb 12
Location
Parañaque
Tiburin Horse Race
Tiburin Horse Race
Name
Tiburin Horse Race
Date
Feb 12
Location
Pasay
Pamaypay ng Caloocan Festival
Pamaypay ng Caloocan Festival
Name
Pamaypay ng Caloocan Festival
Date
Feb 12
Location
Caloocan
Sambalilo Hat Festival
Sambalilo Hat Festival
Name
Sambalilo Hat Festival
Date
Feb 13 to Feb 19
Location
Parañaque
Local Media Familiarization Festival
Local Media Familiarization Festival
Name
Local Media Familiarization Festival
Date
Feb 13 to Feb 19
Location
Cagayan de Oro
Feast Day of Santa Clara
Feast Day of Santa Clara
Name
Feast Day of Santa Clara
Date
Feb 13
Location
Pasay
Pasayaw Festival
Pasayaw Festival
Name
Pasayaw Festival
Date
Feb 14 to Feb 17
Location
Padre Burgos, Quezon
Suman Festival
(Aurora Foundation Day)
Suman Festival
(Aurora Foundation Day)
Name
Suman Festival
(Aurora Foundation Day)
Date
Feb 14 to Feb 19,
(3rd week)
Location
Baler, Aurora
Ollalion (Ullalim) Festival
(Kalinga Foundation Day)
Ollalion (Ullalim) Festival
(Kalinga Foundation Day)
Name
Ollalion (Ullalim) Festival
(Kalinga Foundation Day)
Date
Feb 14,
or 11–14
Location
Tabuk City
Notes
celebrates the Kalinga culture
Serenata
Serenata
Name
Serenata
Date
Feb 14
Location
Pasay
Apayao Province Foundation
Apayao Province Foundation
Name
Apayao Province Foundation
Date
Feb 14
Location
Apayao
Timpuyog Festival
Timpuyog Festival
Name
Timpuyog Festival
Date
Feb 14
Location
Kiamba, Sarangani
Menajak Festival
Menajak Festival
Name
Menajak Festival
Date
Feb 14
Location
Calamba, Misamis Occidental
Sorteo Grand Festival
Sorteo Grand Festival
Name
Sorteo Grand Festival
Date
Feb 16 to Feb 22
(every three years)
Location
Carmona, Cavite
Tawo–Tawo Festival
Tawo–Tawo Festival
Name
Tawo–Tawo Festival
Date
Feb 17
Location
Bayawan
Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival
Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival
Name
Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival
Date
Feb 18 to Feb 19
Location
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Laguimanok Festival
Laguimanok Festival
Name
Laguimanok Festival
Date
Feb 13
Location
Padre Burgos
Kap'yaan Festival
Kap'yaan Festival
Name
Kap'yaan Festival
Date
Feb 19
Location
Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental
Sinacbang Festival
Sinacbang Festival
Name
Sinacbang Festival
Date
Feb 19
Location
Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental
Babaylan Festival
(Babaylanes)
Babaylan Festival
(Babaylanes)
Name
Babaylan Festival
(Babaylanes)
Date
Feb 19
Location
Bago
Notes
highlights the culture of the first settlers of Bago before the Spanish colonization
Dapil Festival
(Bangued Town Fiesta)
Dapil Festival
(Bangued Town Fiesta)
Name
Dapil Festival
(Bangued Town Fiesta)
Date
Feb 20 to Feb 25
Location
Bangued, Abra
Mutya ng Caraga
Mutya ng Caraga
Name
Mutya ng Caraga
Date
Feb 20
Location
Butuan
Balsahan Festival
Balsahan Festival
Name
Balsahan Festival
Date
Feb 20
Location
Sibunag, Guimaras
Asinan Festival
Asinan Festival
Name
Asinan Festival
Date
Feb 20
Location
San Lorenzo, Guimaras
Sampaguita Festival
Sampaguita Festival
Name
Sampaguita Festival
Date
Feb 21 to Feb 22,
(2nd week)
Location
San Pedro City, Laguna
Notes
Honors St. Peter the apostle. Named after the Sampaguita
Buybuy Fest/Burgos Town Fiesta
Buybuy Fest/Burgos Town Fiesta
Name
Buybuy Fest/Burgos Town Fiesta
Date
Feb 21 to Feb 23
Location
Burgos, La Union
Wow Araw ng Caraga
Wow Araw ng Caraga
Name
Wow Araw ng Caraga
Date
Feb 22 to Feb 26
Location
Caraga (regionwide)
Panagtitimpuyog
Panagtitimpuyog
Name
Panagtitimpuyog
Date
Feb 23 to Feb 25
Location
Nagtipunan, Quirino
Caraga Anniversary
Caraga Anniversary
Name
Caraga Anniversary
Date
Feb 23 to Feb 25
Location
Caraga
Mahaguyog Festival
Mahaguyog Festival
Name
Mahaguyog Festival
Date
Feb 24 to Mar 7
Location
Santo Tomas, Batangas
Notes
celebrates the abundance of mais, halaman, gulay and niyog, and highlights General Miguel Malvar
Cebu City Charter Day
Cebu City Charter Day
Name
Cebu City Charter Day
Date
Feb 24
Location
Cebu City
Sibug-Sibug Festival
Sibug-Sibug Festival
Name
Sibug-Sibug Festival
Date
Feb 24
or 17 – 26
Location
Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
Notes
foundation day of Zamboanga Sibugay province
Caragan Festival
Caragan Festival
Name
Caragan Festival
Date
Feb 25 to Feb 26
Location
Mabalacat, Pampanga
Panagbenga Festival
(Baguio Flower Festival)
Panagbenga Festival
(Baguio Flower Festival)
Name
Panagbenga Festival
(Baguio Flower Festival)
Date
Feb 26 (4th week)
Location
Baguio
Notes
flower festival
Hil-o Hil-o Festival
Hil-o Hil-o Festival
Name
Hil-o Hil-o Festival
Date
Feb 26 to Feb 28
Location
Ma-ayon, Capiz
Death Anniversary of Baldomero Aguinaldo
Death Anniversary of Baldomero Aguinaldo
Name
Death Anniversary of Baldomero Aguinaldo
Date
Feb 26
Location
Kawit, Cavite
Dia de Zamboanga
Dia de Zamboanga
Name
Dia de Zamboanga
Date
Feb 26
Location
Zamboanga City,
or Zamboanga Sibugay
| Name | Date | Location | Notes |
| Bambanti Festival | February | Isabela province | Scarecrows and harvest festival |
| World War II Anniversary | February | World War II sites | |
| Pista Sintura | February | Cotabato City | |
| Kaamulan Festival | February (2nd week) to Mar 10 | Malaybalay City, Bukidnon | gathering of Bukidnon's ethnic tribes |
| Hamaka Festival | February (3rd sunday) | Taytay, Rizal | |
| Pahimis Festival | February (2nd week) | Amadeo, Cavite | |
| Pistang Bayan alay kay Sta. Marta | February (2nd Sunday) | Pateros, Metro Manila | In honor of town's patroness Santa Marta de Pateros, featuring Pandangguhan Festival (local folk dance competition), "Pagoda" or fluvial parade, and "Cedera" or street selling/night market. |
| Paraw Regatta Festival | February (3rd Sunday), (21–22) | Arevalo, Iloilo City | Features racing events between paraws, or Visayan double-outrigger sailboats, from Villa Beach in Arevalo, Iloilo City across Iloilo Strait to the coast of Guimaras |
| Kalilangan Festival | February (4th week), (20–27) | General Santos | |
| Hot Air Balloon (Clark Festival) | February (early Feb.) | Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga | annual tournament of balloonist |
| Chinese New Year | February (early Feb.) | nationwide | Lunar new year celebrations in Filipino-Chinese communities |
| Festival of Hearts | February (month long) | Tanjay City | |
| The Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF) | February (whole month) | nationwide | |
| Sumilang Festival | Feb 1 to Feb 2 | Silang, Cavite | Honours Our Lady of the Candles |
| Pedrista Festival (Feast of San Pedro Bautista) | First Sunday / Week of February | Quezon City | Honours San Pedro Bautista (a Franciscan Martyr) who lived in Quezon City and Founded San Francisco del Monte (Frisco); San Pedro Bautista is one of the Patron Saints of Quezon City |
| Bicol Arts Festival | Feb 1 to Feb 28 | Legazpi City | |
| National Arts Month | Feb 1 to Feb 28 | nationwide | |
| Suroy sa Surigao | Feb 1 to Feb 28 | Surigao City | |
| Salakayan Festival | Feb 1 to Feb 6 | Miag-ao, Iloilo | |
| Lavandero Festival | Feb 1 to Feb 6 | Mandaluyong | |
| Pamulinawen Festival | Feb 2 to Feb 10, or 7–10 | Laoag City | Honours the city's patron, Saint William of Maleval |
| Dagkot Festival | Feb 2 | Cabadbaran | |
| Panranumag Festival | Feb 3 | Corcuera, Romblon | Simara Island |
| Feast of Our Lady of Candles | Feb 2 | Jaro, Iloilo City | In honour of patroness of Jaro and the whole Western Visayas, Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de Jaro (Our Lady of the Candles) |
| The International Bamboo Organ Festival | Feb 3 to Feb 11 | Las Piñas | 10-day series of cultural events |
| Guling-Guling Festival | February (day before Ash Wednesday) | Paoay, Ilocos Norte | |
| Kali-Kalihan Harvest Festival | Feb 6 | Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental | |
| Fiesta Tsinoy | Feb 6 | Legazpi City | |
| Utanon Festival | Feb 6 | Dalaguete, Cebu | |
| Kalesa Festival | Feb 7 | Laoag City | |
| Pagoda sa Daan & Pandangguhan Festival | Feb 8 | Pateros | |
| Fistahan | Feb 9 to Feb 15 | Davao City | |
| Davao Chinese New Year | Feb 9 to Feb 17 | Davao City | |
| Mandaluyong Liberation Day & Cityhood Anniversary | Feb 9 | Mandaluyong | |
| Bulang-Bulang Festival | Feb 9 | San Enrique, Negros Occidental | |
| Patunob Festival | Feb 10 to Feb 11 | Binuangan, Misamis Oriental | |
| Taytay Hamaka Festival | Feb 10 to Feb 16, or 9–15 | Taytay, Rizal | 7-day event showcasing artistry and craftsmanship |
| Bod-bod Kabog Festival | Feb 10 | Catmon, Cebu | |
| Aquero Festival | Feb 11 to Feb 13 | Aglipay, Quirino | |
| Pabalhas sa Tablas | Feb 11 | Candoni, Negros Occidental | |
| Spring Festival (Chinese Lunar New Year) | Feb 11 | Iriga City | |
| Tinagba Festival | Feb 11 | Iriga City (Bicol) | harvest festival, Our Lady of Lourdes |
| Palanyag Festival | Feb 12 | Parañaque | |
| Tiburin Horse Race | Feb 12 | Pasay | |
| Pamaypay ng Caloocan Festival | Feb 12 | Caloocan | |
| Sambalilo Hat Festival | Feb 13 to Feb 19 | Parañaque | |
| Local Media Familiarization Festival | Feb 13 to Feb 19 | Cagayan de Oro | |
| Feast Day of Santa Clara | Feb 13 | Pasay | |
| Pasayaw Festival | Feb 14 to Feb 17 | Padre Burgos, Quezon |
· List › March
Salubong at Ang Pasko ng Pangkabuhay
(Feast of the Resurrection)
Salubong at Ang Pasko ng Pangkabuhay
(Feast of the Resurrection)
Name
Salubong at Ang Pasko ng Pangkabuhay
(Feast of the Resurrection)
Date
March
Location
Parañaque
Balayong Festival
Balayong Festival
Name
Balayong Festival
Date
Beginning of March
Location
Palawan
MAHAGUYOG Festival (Mais, Halaman, Gulay at Niyog)
MAHAGUYOG Festival (Mais, Halaman, Gulay at Niyog)
Name
MAHAGUYOG Festival (Mais, Halaman, Gulay at Niyog)
Date
March (1st week),
(1–7)
Location
Santo Tomas, Batangas
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
week-long celebration of seven-day feast in honor of St. Thomas Aquinas
Island Garden City of Samal Festival
Island Garden City of Samal Festival
Name
Island Garden City of Samal Festival
Date
March (1st week),
(1–7)
Location
Samal, Davao del Norte
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
week-long celebration of Samal's founding anniversary
Hinatdan Festival
Hinatdan Festival
Name
Hinatdan Festival
Date
March (2nd week)
Location
Cebu City
Witches Festival
Witches Festival
Name
Witches Festival
Date
March (Holy Week)
Location
Siquijor
Sumbrero Festival
Sumbrero Festival
Name
Sumbrero Festival
Date
March
(no definite date)
Location
Biñan, Laguna
Say-am Festival
Say-am Festival
Name
Say-am Festival
Date
March
(no definite date)
Location
Calanasan, Apayao
Kapayvanuvanua Festival
Kapayvanuvanua Festival
Name
Kapayvanuvanua Festival
Date
March to April (movable)
Location
Mahatao, Batanes
Turumba Festival
Turumba Festival
Name
Turumba Festival
Date
March
or Apr 21 to Apr 26
Location
Pakil, Laguna
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
seven-day feast in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows
Banga Anniversary Fiesta
Banga Anniversary Fiesta
Name
Banga Anniversary Fiesta
Date
Mar 1 to Mar 4
Location
Banga, South Cotabato
Dinagsa Festival
Dinagsa Festival
Name
Dinagsa Festival
Date
Mar 1 to Mar 5
Location
Muntinlupa
Tinikling
Tinikling
Name
Tinikling
Date
Mar 1 to Mar 6
Location
Malaybalay City
Araw ng Island Garden City of Samal
(IGACOS Festival)
Araw ng Island Garden City of Samal
(IGACOS Festival)
Name
Araw ng Island Garden City of Samal
(IGACOS Festival)
Date
Mar 1 to Mar 7
Location
Island Garden City of Samal
Araw ng Tagum City
Araw ng Tagum City
Name
Araw ng Tagum City
Date
Mar 1 to Mar 7
Location
Tagum City
Parade of Festivals
Parade of Festivals
Name
Parade of Festivals
Date
Mar 1
Location
Muntinlupa
Sugbahan
Sugbahan
Name
Sugbahan
Date
Mar 2 to Mar 14
Location
Davao City
Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival – the Mangyan Cultural Festival
Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival – the Mangyan Cultural Festival
Name
Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival – the Mangyan Cultural Festival
Date
Mar 2 to Mar 4
Location
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Pacto de Sangre
(Blood Compact of New Washington, Aklan)
Pacto de Sangre
(Blood Compact of New Washington, Aklan)
Name
Pacto de Sangre
(Blood Compact of New Washington, Aklan)
Date
Mar 3
Location
New Washington, Aklan
Council of Balabago Reenactment
Council of Balabago Reenactment
Name
Council of Balabago Reenactment
Date
Mar 4 to Mar 5
Location
Culasi, Antique
Manchatchatong Festival
Manchatchatong Festival
Name
Manchatchatong Festival
Date
Mar 4 to Mar 6
Location
Balbalan, Kalinga
Puerto Princesa Foundation Day
Puerto Princesa Foundation Day
Name
Puerto Princesa Foundation Day
Date
Mar 4
Location
Puerto Princesa City
Ses'long Festival
Ses'long Festival
Name
Ses'long Festival
Date
Mar 5 to Mar 16
Location
T'Boli, South Cotabato
Ayyoweng de Lambak ed Tadian
Ayyoweng de Lambak ed Tadian
Name
Ayyoweng de Lambak ed Tadian
Date
Mar 5
Location
Tadian, Mountain Province
Tilapia Festival
Tilapia Festival
Name
Tilapia Festival
Date
Mar 5
Location
Braulio E. Dujali, Davao del Norte
Kamayadan Festival
Kamayadan Festival
Name
Kamayadan Festival
Date
Mar 6 to Mar 10
Location
Norala, South Cotabato
Boling-boling Festival
Boling-boling Festival
Name
Boling-boling Festival
Date
Mar 6 to Mar 8
Location
Catanauan, Quezon
Bulawan Festival
Bulawan Festival
Name
Bulawan Festival
Date
Mar 6 to Mar 8
Location
Nabunturan, Davao de Oro
Abrenian Kawayan Festival
(Abra Foundation Day)
Abrenian Kawayan Festival
(Abra Foundation Day)
Name
Abrenian Kawayan Festival
(Abra Foundation Day)
Date
Mar 6 to Mar 9
Location
Bangued, Abra
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
formerly known as Arya! Abra Festival; celebrates the founding of Abra province
Panagtagbo Festival
Panagtagbo Festival
Name
Panagtagbo Festival
Date
Mar 7
Location
Tagum City
Al-law ng Kalumunan
Al-law ng Kalumunan
Name
Al-law ng Kalumunan
Date
Mar 7
Location
Nabunturan, Davao de Oro
Anibina Bulawanun Festival
Anibina Bulawanun Festival
Name
Anibina Bulawanun Festival
Date
Mar 8 (culmination)
Location
Davao de Oro
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
eight-day multi-themed annual festival
Anilag Festival
Anilag Festival
Name
Anilag Festival
Date
Mar 8 to Mar 15
Location
Santa Cruz, Laguna
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Celebrates the culture and progress of the province of Laguna
Holistic Festival
Holistic Festival
Name
Holistic Festival
Date
Mar 9 to Mar 11
Location
Labrador, Pangasinan
Bantayan Festival
Bantayan Festival
Name
Bantayan Festival
Date
Mar 9 to Mar 15
Location
Guimbal, Iloilo
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr
Name
Eid al-Fitr
Date
Mar 9,
or Aug 30
Location
Region XII (regionwide)
Penetensiyahan
Penetensiyahan
Name
Penetensiyahan
Date
Mar 9
Location
Rosario, Batangas
Araw ng Dabaw Celebration
Araw ng Dabaw Celebration
Name
Araw ng Dabaw Celebration
Date
Mar 10 to Mar 16
Location
Davao City
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
celebration of Davao's Foundation Day as a chartered city
Anao Town Fiesta
Anao Town Fiesta
Name
Anao Town Fiesta
Date
Mar 13 to Mar 15
Location
Anao, Tarlac
Pintados de Passi Festival
Pintados de Passi Festival
Name
Pintados de Passi Festival
Date
Mar 14 to Mar 16,
or Mar 11 to Mar 18
Location
Passi City, Iloilo
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
History of Passi City
Delfin Albano Patronal Town Fiesta
Delfin Albano Patronal Town Fiesta
Name
Delfin Albano Patronal Town Fiesta
Date
Mar 14 to Mar 17
Location
Delfin Albano, Isabela
Sikaran Festival
Sikaran Festival
Name
Sikaran Festival
Date
Mar 15
Location
Baras, Rizal
Bacao Festival
Bacao Festival
Name
Bacao Festival
Date
Mar 16 to Mar 20
Location
Echague, Isabela
Semana Santa sa Iguig Calvary Hills
Semana Santa sa Iguig Calvary Hills
Name
Semana Santa sa Iguig Calvary Hills
Date
Mar 16 to Mar 23,
(Holy Week)
Location
Iguig, Cagayan
Homonhon Landing Anniversary
Homonhon Landing Anniversary
Name
Homonhon Landing Anniversary
Date
Mar 16
Location
Homonhon, Eastern Samar
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
discovery of the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan
Lugahait Festival
Lugahait Festival
Name
Lugahait Festival
Date
Mar 16
Location
Lugait, Misamis Oriental
Magallanes Festival
Magallanes Festival
Name
Magallanes Festival
Date
Mar 16
Location
Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Pasayaw Festival
Pasayaw Festival
Name
Pasayaw Festival
Date
Mar 17
Location
Canlaon, Negros Oriental
Anitap Festival
Anitap Festival
Name
Anitap Festival
Date
Mar 17
Location
Kapangan, Benguet
Death Anniversary of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay
Death Anniversary of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay
Name
Death Anniversary of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay
Date
Mar 17
Location
Castillejos, Zambales
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Commemorates the death of President Ramon Magsaysay
Paynauen Festival
Paynauen Festival
Name
Paynauen Festival
Date
Apr 21 to Apr 23
Location
Iba, Zambales
Banana Festival
Banana Festival
Name
Banana Festival
Date
Mar 18 to Mar 19
Location
Baco, Oriental Mindoro
Peñablanca Patronal Town Fiesta
Peñablanca Patronal Town Fiesta
Name
Peñablanca Patronal Town Fiesta
Date
Mar 18 to Mar 19
Location
Peñablanca, Cagayan
Diadi Town Fiesta
Diadi Town Fiesta
Name
Diadi Town Fiesta
Date
Mar 18 to Mar 21
Location
Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya
Strawberry Festival
Strawberry Festival
Name
Strawberry Festival
Date
Mar
(month-long)
Location
La Trinidad, Benguet
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
strawberries and strawberry products
Soli-Soli Festival
Soli-Soli Festival
Name
Soli-Soli Festival
Date
Mar 18
Location
San Francisco, Cebu
Carabao Festival
Carabao Festival
Name
Carabao Festival
Date
Mar 19
Location
San Jose, Romblon
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Formerly known as Jones
Tabak Festival
Tabak Festival
Name
Tabak Festival
Date
Mar 19 to Mar 22
Location
Tabaco City, Albay
Baykat Festival/Aritao Town Fiesta
Baykat Festival/Aritao Town Fiesta
Name
Baykat Festival/Aritao Town Fiesta
Date
Mar 19 to Mar 22
Location
Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya
Sulyog Festival
Sulyog Festival
Name
Sulyog Festival
Date
Mar 19
Location
Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
Barotorera Festival
Barotorera Festival
Name
Barotorera Festival
Date
Mar 19
Location
Gingoog
Dinamulag Festival
Dinamulag Festival
Name
Dinamulag Festival
Date
Mar to May(moveable)
Location
Iba, Zambales
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
mangoes and its by-products
San Jose Fiesta
San Jose Fiesta
Name
San Jose Fiesta
Date
Mar 19
Location
Davao de Oro
Sinigayan Festival
Sinigayan Festival
Name
Sinigayan Festival
Date
Mar 19
Location
Sagay City
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Shell craft art
Araw ng Panabo
Araw ng Panabo
Name
Araw ng Panabo
Date
Mar 20 to Mar 31
Location
Panabo City
Pindangan Festival
Pindangan Festival
Name
Pindangan Festival
Date
Mar 20
Location
San Fernando City, La Union
Saginyogan Festival
Saginyogan Festival
Name
Saginyogan Festival
Date
Mar 21
Location
Alcantara, Romblon
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Tablas Island
Sabutan Festival
Sabutan Festival
Name
Sabutan Festival
Date
Mar 21 to Mar 23
Location
Palanan, Isabela
Kalap Festival
Kalap Festival
Name
Kalap Festival
Date
Mar 21
Location
Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
Alimango Festival
Alimango Festival
Name
Alimango Festival
Date
Mar 22
Location
Lala, Lanao del Norte
Torugpo
Torugpo
Name
Torugpo
Date
Mar 22
Location
Carigara, Leyte
Malaybalay City Chartered Day
Malaybalay City Chartered Day
Name
Malaybalay City Chartered Day
Date
Mar 22
Location
Malaybalay City
Tobacco Festival
Tobacco Festival
Name
Tobacco Festival
Date
Mar 23 to Mar 29
Location
Candon City
Ani Festival
Ani Festival
Name
Ani Festival
Date
Mar 23 to Mar 30
Location
Dingras, Ilocos Norte
19 Martyrs of Aklan
19 Martyrs of Aklan
Name
19 Martyrs of Aklan
Date
Mar 23
Location
Kalibo, Aklan
Salubong sa Angono
Salubong sa Angono
Name
Salubong sa Angono
Date
Mar 26 to Mar 27,
(Holy Week)
Location
Angono, Rizal
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
reunion of the Risen Christ with the Virgin Mary
Kisi-kisi Festival
Kisi-kisi Festival
Name
Kisi-kisi Festival
Date
Mar 27 to Mar 31
Location
Negros Occidental
Manok ni San Pedro Festival
Manok ni San Pedro Festival
Name
Manok ni San Pedro Festival
Date
Mar 27
Location
San Pedro, Laguna
Marcos Town Fiesta/Mannalon Festival
Marcos Town Fiesta/Mannalon Festival
Name
Marcos Town Fiesta/Mannalon Festival
Date
Mar 27
Location
Marcos, Ilocos Norte
| Name | Date | Location | Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s) |
| Salubong at Ang Pasko ng Pangkabuhay (Feast of the Resurrection) | March | Parañaque | |
| Balayong Festival | Beginning of March | Palawan | |
| MAHAGUYOG Festival (Mais, Halaman, Gulay at Niyog) | March (1st week), (1–7) | Santo Tomas, Batangas | week-long celebration of seven-day feast in honor of St. Thomas Aquinas |
| Island Garden City of Samal Festival | March (1st week), (1–7) | Samal, Davao del Norte | week-long celebration of Samal's founding anniversary |
| Hinatdan Festival | March (2nd week) | Cebu City | |
| Witches Festival | March (Holy Week) | Siquijor | |
| Sumbrero Festival | March (no definite date) | Biñan, Laguna | |
| Say-am Festival | March (no definite date) | Calanasan, Apayao | |
| Kapayvanuvanua Festival | March to April (movable) | Mahatao, Batanes | |
| Turumba Festival | March or Apr 21 to Apr 26 | Pakil, Laguna | seven-day feast in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows |
| Banga Anniversary Fiesta | Mar 1 to Mar 4 | Banga, South Cotabato | |
| Dinagsa Festival | Mar 1 to Mar 5 | Muntinlupa | |
| Tinikling | Mar 1 to Mar 6 | Malaybalay City | |
| Araw ng Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS Festival) | Mar 1 to Mar 7 | Island Garden City of Samal | |
| Araw ng Tagum City | Mar 1 to Mar 7 | Tagum City | |
| Parade of Festivals | Mar 1 | Muntinlupa | |
| Sugbahan | Mar 2 to Mar 14 | Davao City | |
| Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival – the Mangyan Cultural Festival | Mar 2 to Mar 4 | Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro | |
| Pacto de Sangre (Blood Compact of New Washington, Aklan) | Mar 3 | New Washington, Aklan | |
| Council of Balabago Reenactment | Mar 4 to Mar 5 | Culasi, Antique | |
| Manchatchatong Festival | Mar 4 to Mar 6 | Balbalan, Kalinga | |
| Puerto Princesa Foundation Day | Mar 4 | Puerto Princesa City | |
| Ses'long Festival | Mar 5 to Mar 16 | T'Boli, South Cotabato | |
| Ayyoweng de Lambak ed Tadian | Mar 5 | Tadian, Mountain Province | |
| Tilapia Festival | Mar 5 | Braulio E. Dujali, Davao del Norte | |
| Kamayadan Festival | Mar 6 to Mar 10 | Norala, South Cotabato | |
| Boling-boling Festival | Mar 6 to Mar 8 | Catanauan, Quezon | |
| Bulawan Festival | Mar 6 to Mar 8 | Nabunturan, Davao de Oro | |
| Abrenian Kawayan Festival (Abra Foundation Day) | Mar 6 to Mar 9 | Bangued, Abra | formerly known as Arya! Abra Festival; celebrates the founding of Abra province |
| Panagtagbo Festival | Mar 7 | Tagum City | |
| Al-law ng Kalumunan | Mar 7 | Nabunturan, Davao de Oro | |
| Anibina Bulawanun Festival | Mar 8 (culmination) | Davao de Oro | eight-day multi-themed annual festival |
| Anilag Festival | Mar 8 to Mar 15 | Santa Cruz, Laguna | Celebrates the culture and progress of the province of Laguna |
| Holistic Festival | Mar 9 to Mar 11 | Labrador, Pangasinan | |
| Bantayan Festival | Mar 9 to Mar 15 | Guimbal, Iloilo | |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 9, or Aug 30 | Region XII (regionwide) | |
| Penetensiyahan | Mar 9 | Rosario, Batangas | |
| Araw ng Dabaw Celebration | Mar 10 to Mar 16 | Davao City | celebration of Davao's Foundation Day as a chartered city |
| Anao Town Fiesta | Mar 13 to Mar 15 | Anao, Tarlac | |
| Pintados de Passi Festival | Mar 14 to Mar 16, or Mar 11 to Mar 18 | Passi City, Iloilo | History of Passi City |
| Delfin Albano Patronal Town Fiesta | Mar 14 to Mar 17 | Delfin Albano, Isabela | |
| Sikaran Festival | Mar 15 | Baras, Rizal | |
| Bacao Festival | Mar 16 to Mar 20 | Echague, Isabela | |
| Semana Santa sa Iguig Calvary Hills | Mar 16 to Mar 23, (Holy Week) | Iguig, Cagayan | |
| Homonhon Landing Anniversary | Mar 16 | Homonhon, Eastern Samar | discovery of the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan |
| Lugahait Festival | Mar 16 | Lugait, Misamis Oriental | |
| Magallanes Festival | Mar 16 | Guiuan, Eastern Samar | |
| Pasayaw Festival | Mar 17 | Canlaon, Negros Oriental | |
| Anitap Festival | Mar 17 | Kapangan, Benguet |
· List › April
Pantat Festival
Pantat Festival
Name
Pantat Festival
Date range
April (2nd week)
Location
Zarraga, Iloilo
Manaoag Pilgrimage
Manaoag Pilgrimage
Name
Manaoag Pilgrimage
Date range
April (2nd week)
Location
Manaoag, Pangasinan
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Nuestra Señora de Manaoag
Lami-Lamihan Festival
Lami-Lamihan Festival
Name
Lami-Lamihan Festival
Date range
April (3rd week),
(14 to 16)
Location
Lamitan,
Basilan
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
showcases the rich Yakan traditions
Mutya ng Taguig
Mutya ng Taguig
Name
Mutya ng Taguig
Date range
April (3rd week)
Location
Taguig
Tanduyong Festival
Tanduyong Festival
Name
Tanduyong Festival
Date range
April (4th Sunday)
Location
San Jose, Nueva Ecija
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
harvest celebration
Kamarikutan Pagdiwata Arts Festival
Kamarikutan Pagdiwata Arts Festival
Name
Kamarikutan Pagdiwata Arts Festival
Date range
April (fullmoon)
Location
Puerto Princesa City
Camote Festival/Bb. Zambales
Camote Festival/Bb. Zambales
Name
Camote Festival/Bb. Zambales
Date range
April (movable)
Location
Castillejos, Zambales
Kinulob Festival
Kinulob Festival
Name
Kinulob Festival
Date range
April
(no definite date)
Location
Mabini, Batangas
Itik Festival
Itik Festival
Name
Itik Festival
Date range
April
(no definite date)
Location
Victoria, Laguna
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
celebrates the Itik as chief product of the town
Kadahoman Festival
Kadahoman Festival
Name
Kadahoman Festival
Date range
Apr 1 to 1 May
Location
Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
Tugbong Festival
Tugbong Festival
Name
Tugbong Festival
Date range
Apr 1 to Apr 25
Location
Pandan, Antique
Panagabuos Festival
Panagabuos Festival
Name
Panagabuos Festival
Date range
Apr 1 to Apr 3
Location
Banna, Ilocos Norte
Suroy Ta
Suroy Ta
Name
Suroy Ta
Date range
Apr 1 to 31 May
Location
Davao City
Fiesta Pasiklab
Fiesta Pasiklab
Name
Fiesta Pasiklab
Date range
Apr 1 to 31 May
Location
Quezon City
Banana Festival
Banana Festival
Name
Banana Festival
Date range
Apr 1 to Apr 5
Location
La Castellana, Negros Occidental
Kesong Puti Festival
Kesong Puti Festival
Name
Kesong Puti Festival
Date range
Apr 1 to Apr 9
Location
Santa Cruz, Laguna
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
celebrates the Kesong Puti- a white carabao-milk cottage cheese
Linggo ng Palaspas or Domingo de Ramos
Linggo ng Palaspas or Domingo de Ramos
Name
Linggo ng Palaspas or Domingo de Ramos
Date range
Apr 1
Location
Parañaque
Pandan Festival
Pandan Festival
Name
Pandan Festival
Date range
Apr 3
Location
Luisiana, Laguna
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
celebrates the pandan, the raw product for the weaving industry of the town
Summer Youth Festival
Summer Youth Festival
Name
Summer Youth Festival
Date range
Apr 4 to Apr 25
Location
Zamboanga del Sur
Hudas-hudas
Hudas-hudas
Name
Hudas-hudas
Date range
Apr 4
Location
San Jose de Buenavista, Antique
Libod-sayaw
Libod-sayaw
Name
Libod-sayaw
Date range
Apr 4
Location
Bindoy, Negros Oriental
Sagrada Familia Fiesta
Sagrada Familia Fiesta
Name
Sagrada Familia Fiesta
Date range
Apr 4
Location
Laak, Davao de Oro
Lenten Festival of Herbal Preparation
Lenten Festival of Herbal Preparation
Name
Lenten Festival of Herbal Preparation
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6,
(Easter Saturday)
Location
Siquijor, Siquijor
Kanidugan Festival
Kanidugan Festival
Name
Kanidugan Festival
Date range
Apr 5
Location
Odiongan, Romblon
Senakulo
Senakulo
Name
Senakulo
Date range
Apr 5 and Apr 7 (Maundy Thursday & Black Saturday)
Location
Castillejos, Zambales
Pilgrimage to Ermita Hill
Pilgrimage to Ermita Hill
Name
Pilgrimage to Ermita Hill
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
(Holy Week)
Location
Casiguran / Baler, Aurora
Semana Santa at Iguig Calvary Hills
Semana Santa at Iguig Calvary Hills
Name
Semana Santa at Iguig Calvary Hills
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
Location
Iguig, Cagayan
Pasko sa Kasakit
(Semana Santa sa Bantayan)
Pasko sa Kasakit
(Semana Santa sa Bantayan)
Name
Pasko sa Kasakit
(Semana Santa sa Bantayan)
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
Location
Bantayan, Cebu
Semana Santa sa Bikol
Semana Santa sa Bikol
Name
Semana Santa sa Bikol
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
Location
Calabanga, Camarines Sur
Cenakulo
(Cainta, Rizal)
Cenakulo
(Cainta, Rizal)
Name
Cenakulo
(Cainta, Rizal)
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
Location
Cainta, Rizal
Lenten Observance
(San Pablo City)
Lenten Observance
(San Pablo City)
Name
Lenten Observance
(San Pablo City)
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
Location
San Pablo City, Laguna
Buhing Kalbaryo
Buhing Kalbaryo
Name
Buhing Kalbaryo
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
Location
Cebu City
Semana Santa
(Dipolog)
Semana Santa
(Dipolog)
Name
Semana Santa
(Dipolog)
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
Location
Dapitan
Katkat Sakripisyo sa 3003 Steps
Katkat Sakripisyo sa 3003 Steps
Name
Katkat Sakripisyo sa 3003 Steps
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
Location
Dipolog
Live Stations of the Cross at San Carlos City
Live Stations of the Cross at San Carlos City
Name
Live Stations of the Cross at San Carlos City
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
Location
San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
Pagtaltal in Barotac Viejo
Pagtaltal in Barotac Viejo
Name
Pagtaltal in Barotac Viejo
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
Location
Barotac Viejo, Iloilo
Paghukom
Paghukom
Name
Paghukom
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
Location
Calinog, Iloilo
Kapiya Display and Pasyon Singing Contest
Kapiya Display and Pasyon Singing Contest
Name
Kapiya Display and Pasyon Singing Contest
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
Location
Santa Barbara, Iloilo
Semana Santa at Dariok Hills
Semana Santa at Dariok Hills
Name
Semana Santa at Dariok Hills
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
Location
Santiago City
Pak'kaat Kal'lo
Pak'kaat Kal'lo
Name
Pak'kaat Kal'lo
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 6
Location
Magpet, Cotabato
The Subok
The Subok
Name
The Subok
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 7
Location
Taytay and Tanay, Rizal
Semana Santa at Silay City
Semana Santa at Silay City
Name
Semana Santa at Silay City
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 8
Location
Silay City
Flagellants & Lenten Rites
Flagellants & Lenten Rites
Name
Flagellants & Lenten Rites
Date range
Apr 5 to Apr 8
Location
Paombong, Bulacan
Giwang-giwang
Giwang-giwang
Name
Giwang-giwang
Date range
Apr 6 (Good Friday)
Location
Binangonan, Rizal
Angeles Lenten Rites
Angeles Lenten Rites
Name
Angeles Lenten Rites
Date range
Apr 6 (Good Friday)
Location
Angeles City
Lang-ay Festival
Lang-ay Festival
Name
Lang-ay Festival
Date range
Apr 6 to Apr 8
Location
Bontoc, Mountain Province
San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites
San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites
Name
San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites
Date range
Apr 6,
(Holy Week)
Location
San Fernando City, Pampanga
Lenten Week/ "Pagpapako"
Lenten Week/ "Pagpapako"
Name
Lenten Week/ "Pagpapako"
Date range
Apr 6
Location
Baler and Casiguran, Aurora
Pamalandong ha Palo
Pamalandong ha Palo
Name
Pamalandong ha Palo
Date range
Apr 6
Location
Palo, Leyte
Kalbaryo
Kalbaryo
Name
Kalbaryo
Date range
Apr 6
Location
La Carlota City
Ang Hatol
(the Way of the Cross)
Ang Hatol
(the Way of the Cross)
Name
Ang Hatol
(the Way of the Cross)
Date range
Apr 6
Location
Cainta, Rizal
Prusisyon
Prusisyon
Name
Prusisyon
Date range
Apr 6
Location
Angeles City, Mabalacat, San Fernando,
Sasmuan and Betis, Pampanga
Baliuag Lenten Procession
Baliuag Lenten Procession
Name
Baliuag Lenten Procession
Date range
Apr 6
Location
Baliuag, Bulacan
Folk Healing
Folk Healing
Name
Folk Healing
Date range
Apr 7 (Black Saturday)
Location
San Antonio, Siquijor
Salubong (Angono, Rizal)
Salubong (Angono, Rizal)
Name
Salubong (Angono, Rizal)
Date range
Apr 7 to Apr 8
Location
Angono, Rizal
Pagay-pagay Festival
Pagay-pagay Festival
Name
Pagay-pagay Festival
Date range
Apr 7 to Apr 8
Location
Saguday, Quirino
Allaw Ta Apo Sandawa
Allaw Ta Apo Sandawa
Name
Allaw Ta Apo Sandawa
Date range
Apr 7
Location
Kidapawan City
Sugat Kabanhawan Festival
Sugat Kabanhawan Festival
Name
Sugat Kabanhawan Festival
Date range
March to April,(Easter Sunday)
Location
Minglanilla, Cebu
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
celebrates the meeting of the Risen Christ and the sorrowful Mother Mary (Sugat), and the resurrection of Jesus (Kabanhawan)
Sunduan ha Carigara
Sunduan ha Carigara
Name
Sunduan ha Carigara
Date range
Apr 8
Location
Carigara, Leyte
Sugat
Sugat
Name
Sugat
Date range
Apr 8
Location
San Carlos City
Salubong (Easter Vigil) and
Pasko ng Pagkabuhay
(Feast of the Resurrection)
Salubong (Easter Vigil) and
Pasko ng Pagkabuhay
(Feast of the Resurrection)
Name
Salubong (Easter Vigil) and
Pasko ng Pagkabuhay
(Feast of the Resurrection)
Date range
Apr 8
Location
Parañaque
Haladaya Festival
Haladaya Festival
Name
Haladaya Festival
Date range
Apr 8
Location
Daanbantayan, Cebu
Sigpawan Festival
Sigpawan Festival
Name
Sigpawan Festival
Date range
Apr 8
Location
Lemery, Batangas
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
showcase the culture and natural resources of Lemery
Malangsi Fishtival
Malangsi Fishtival
Name
Malangsi Fishtival
Date range
Apr 8
Location
Bayambang, Pangasinan
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
fish festival
Dupax del Sur Town Fiesta
Dupax del Sur Town Fiesta
Name
Dupax del Sur Town Fiesta
Date range
Apr 9 to Apr 11
Location
Dupax Del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya
Rodeo Masbateño
Rodeo Masbateño
Name
Rodeo Masbateño
Date range
Apr 9 to Apr 14
Location
Masbate City
Panaad sa Negros
Panaad sa Negros
Name
Panaad sa Negros
Date range
Apr 9 to Apr 15,
or (2nd or 3rd week)
Location
Bacolod
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
fusion of fiestas of 13 cities and 19 towns of the whole province of Negros Occidental
Araw ng Kagitingan
Araw ng Kagitingan
Name
Araw ng Kagitingan
Date range
Apr 9
Location
Mount Samat, Bataan
Pandan Festival
Pandan Festival
Name
Pandan Festival
Date range
Apr 11 to Apr 16
Location
Mapandan, Pangasinan
Aliwan Fiesta
Aliwan Fiesta
Name
Aliwan Fiesta
Date range
Apr 12 to Apr 14
Location
Pasay
Bambang Town Fiesta: "Panggayjaya Festival"
Bambang Town Fiesta: "Panggayjaya Festival"
Name
Bambang Town Fiesta: "Panggayjaya Festival"
Date range
Apr 13 to Apr 16
Location
Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
Bantayog Festival
Bantayog Festival
Name
Bantayog Festival
Date range
Apr 13 to Apr 16
Location
Camarines Norte
Ana Kalang Festival
Ana Kalang Festival
Name
Ana Kalang Festival
Date range
Apr 13 to Apr 17
Location
Nagcarlan, Laguna
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
honors the legendary Ana Kalang, the town's eponym
Easthfest Summer Festival
Easthfest Summer Festival
Name
Easthfest Summer Festival
Date range
Apr 13 to 6 May
Location
Tagum City
Bancathon sa Magnaga
Bancathon sa Magnaga
Name
Bancathon sa Magnaga
Date range
Apr 13
Location
Pantukan, Davao de Oro
Hugyaw sa Kadagatan
Hugyaw sa Kadagatan
Name
Hugyaw sa Kadagatan
Date range
Apr 14
Location
Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte
Baybayon Festival
Baybayon Festival
Name
Baybayon Festival
Date range
Apr 15 to Apr 17
Location
Sagñay, Camarines Sur
Tampisaw Festival
(Earth Day Celebration)
Tampisaw Festival
(Earth Day Celebration)
Name
Tampisaw Festival
(Earth Day Celebration)
Date range
Apr 16 to Apr 18
Location
Concepcion, Iloilo
Tungoh ad Hungduan
Tungoh ad Hungduan
Name
Tungoh ad Hungduan
Date range
Apr 16 to Apr 19
Location
Hungduan, Ifugao
| Name | Date range | Location | Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s) |
| Pantat Festival | April (2nd week) | Zarraga, Iloilo | |
| Manaoag Pilgrimage | April (2nd week) | Manaoag, Pangasinan | Nuestra Señora de Manaoag |
| Lami-Lamihan Festival | April (3rd week), (14 to 16) | Lamitan, Basilan | showcases the rich Yakan traditions |
| Mutya ng Taguig | April (3rd week) | Taguig | |
| Tanduyong Festival | April (4th Sunday) | San Jose, Nueva Ecija | harvest celebration |
| Kamarikutan Pagdiwata Arts Festival | April (fullmoon) | Puerto Princesa City | |
| Camote Festival/Bb. Zambales | April (movable) | Castillejos, Zambales | |
| Kinulob Festival | April (no definite date) | Mabini, Batangas | |
| Itik Festival | April (no definite date) | Victoria, Laguna | celebrates the Itik as chief product of the town |
| Kadahoman Festival | Apr 1 to 1 May | Lagonoy, Camarines Sur | |
| Tugbong Festival | Apr 1 to Apr 25 | Pandan, Antique | |
| Panagabuos Festival | Apr 1 to Apr 3 | Banna, Ilocos Norte | |
| Suroy Ta | Apr 1 to 31 May | Davao City | |
| Fiesta Pasiklab | Apr 1 to 31 May | Quezon City | |
| Banana Festival | Apr 1 to Apr 5 | La Castellana, Negros Occidental | |
| Kesong Puti Festival | Apr 1 to Apr 9 | Santa Cruz, Laguna | celebrates the Kesong Puti- a white carabao-milk cottage cheese |
| Linggo ng Palaspas or Domingo de Ramos | Apr 1 | Parañaque | |
| Pandan Festival | Apr 3 | Luisiana, Laguna | celebrates the pandan, the raw product for the weaving industry of the town |
| Summer Youth Festival | Apr 4 to Apr 25 | Zamboanga del Sur | |
| Hudas-hudas | Apr 4 | San Jose de Buenavista, Antique | |
| Libod-sayaw | Apr 4 | Bindoy, Negros Oriental | |
| Sagrada Familia Fiesta | Apr 4 | Laak, Davao de Oro | |
| Lenten Festival of Herbal Preparation | Apr 5 to Apr 6, (Easter Saturday) | Siquijor, Siquijor | |
| Kanidugan Festival | Apr 5 | Odiongan, Romblon | |
| Senakulo | Apr 5 and Apr 7 (Maundy Thursday & Black Saturday) | Castillejos, Zambales | |
| Pilgrimage to Ermita Hill | Apr 5 to Apr 6 (Holy Week) | Casiguran / Baler, Aurora | |
| Semana Santa at Iguig Calvary Hills | Apr 5 to Apr 6 | Iguig, Cagayan | |
| Pasko sa Kasakit (Semana Santa sa Bantayan) | Apr 5 to Apr 6 | Bantayan, Cebu | |
| Semana Santa sa Bikol | Apr 5 to Apr 6 | Calabanga, Camarines Sur | |
| Cenakulo (Cainta, Rizal) | Apr 5 to Apr 6 | Cainta, Rizal | |
| Lenten Observance (San Pablo City) | Apr 5 to Apr 6 | San Pablo City, Laguna | |
| Buhing Kalbaryo | Apr 5 to Apr 6 | Cebu City | |
| Semana Santa (Dipolog) | Apr 5 to Apr 6 | Dapitan | |
| Katkat Sakripisyo sa 3003 Steps | Apr 5 to Apr 6 | Dipolog | |
| Live Stations of the Cross at San Carlos City | Apr 5 to Apr 6 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental | |
| Pagtaltal in Barotac Viejo | Apr 5 to Apr 6 | Barotac Viejo, Iloilo | |
| Paghukom | Apr 5 to Apr 6 | Calinog, Iloilo | |
| Kapiya Display and Pasyon Singing Contest | Apr 5 to Apr 6 | Santa Barbara, Iloilo | |
| Semana Santa at Dariok Hills | Apr 5 to Apr 6 | Santiago City | |
| Pak'kaat Kal'lo | Apr 5 to Apr 6 | Magpet, Cotabato | |
| The Subok | Apr 5 to Apr 7 | Taytay and Tanay, Rizal | |
| Semana Santa at Silay City | Apr 5 to Apr 8 | Silay City | |
| Flagellants & Lenten Rites | Apr 5 to Apr 8 | Paombong, Bulacan | |
| Giwang-giwang | Apr 6 (Good Friday) | Binangonan, Rizal | |
| Angeles Lenten Rites | Apr 6 (Good Friday) | Angeles City | |
| Lang-ay Festival | Apr 6 to Apr 8 | Bontoc, Mountain Province | |
| San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites | Apr 6, (Holy Week) | San Fernando City, Pampanga | |
| Lenten Week/ "Pagpapako" | Apr 6 | Baler and Casiguran, Aurora | |
| Pamalandong ha Palo | Apr 6 | Palo, Leyte |
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Araquio Festival
Araquio Festival
Name
Araquio Festival
Date range
May
Location
General Tinio, Nueva Ecija
Higawa Festival
Higawa Festival
Name
Higawa Festival
Date range
May 1
Location
Barracks, Caloocan
Martipak Festival
Martipak Festival
Name
Martipak Festival
Date range
May 1
Location
Calumpit, Bulacan
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Honors St. Joseph
Binallay Festival
Binallay Festival
Name
Binallay Festival
Date range
May
Location
Ilagan City, Isabela
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Celebrates Binallay, a type of rice cake
Viva Vigan (Binatbatan) Festival of the Arts
Viva Vigan (Binatbatan) Festival of the Arts
Name
Viva Vigan (Binatbatan) Festival of the Arts
Date range
1 May to 7 May
(1st week)
Location
Vigan City
Sagalahang Bayan
Sagalahang Bayan
Name
Sagalahang Bayan
Date range
May (1st week)
Location
Navotas
Pastulan Festival
Pastulan Festival
Name
Pastulan Festival
Date range
May (2nd Saturday)
Location
San Pascual, Batangas
Pasayahan sa Lucena
Pasayahan sa Lucena
Name
Pasayahan sa Lucena
Date range
May (4th week)
Location
Lucena City
Samahang Bulaklakan Festival
Samahang Bulaklakan Festival
Name
Samahang Bulaklakan Festival
Date range
May (last Sunday)
Location
Siniloan, Laguna
Bangkero Festival
Bangkero Festival
Name
Bangkero Festival
Date range
May (last Sunday),
or March
Location
Pagsanjan, Laguna
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
decorated boats (bancas)
Tapusan Float Parade Festival
Tapusan Float Parade Festival
Name
Tapusan Float Parade Festival
Date range
May (month long)
or 31 May
Location
Alitagtag, Batangas
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
honors the Holy Cross
Calauan "Pinya" Festival
Calauan "Pinya" Festival
Name
Calauan "Pinya" Festival
Date range
May
(11–15)
Location
Calauan, Laguna
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Celebrates the pineapple, main crop of Calauan
Mamang-os Festival
Mamang-os Festival
Name
Mamang-os Festival
Date range
May
(no definite date)
Location
Tuy, Batangas
Flores de Mayo
(Santacruzan)
Flores de Mayo
(Santacruzan)
Name
Flores de Mayo
(Santacruzan)
Date range
May (whole month)
Location
nationwide
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
commemoration of the search for the Holy Cross by Reyna Elena and her son, the emperor Constantine
Davao Gulf Regatta
Davao Gulf Regatta
Name
Davao Gulf Regatta
Date range
1 May to 4 May
Location
Davao Oriental
Araquio of Peñaranda
Araquio of Peñaranda
Name
Araquio of Peñaranda
Date range
1 May and 8 May
(1st & 2nd Sunday)
Location
Penaranda, Nueva Ecija
Pangisraan Festival
Pangisraan Festival
Name
Pangisraan Festival
Date range
1 May to 10 May
Location
Calatrava, Romblon
Abaca Festival
Abaca Festival
Name
Abaca Festival
Date range
May
Location
Catanduanes
Pahinungod Festival
Pahinungod Festival
Name
Pahinungod Festival
Date range
1 May to 10 May
Location
Calape, Bohol
Gericho Laran Plantsa-Plantsa Festival
Gericho Laran Plantsa-Plantsa Festival
Name
Gericho Laran Plantsa-Plantsa Festival
Date range
1 May to Apr 30
Location
Laoag City
Bicol Loco Festival
Bicol Loco Festival
Name
Bicol Loco Festival
Date range
3 May to 5 May
Location
Legazpi City
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Hot air balloons
Flores de Tagumeño Festival
Flores de Tagumeño Festival
Name
Flores de Tagumeño Festival
Date range
1 May to 30 May
Location
Tagum City
Balangay Festival
(Balanghai)
Balangay Festival
(Balanghai)
Name
Balangay Festival
(Balanghai)
Date range
1 May to 31 May
Location
Butuan
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
commemorates the coming of the early migrants from Borneo and Celebes
Balik-butuan
Balik-butuan
Name
Balik-butuan
Date range
1 May to 31 May
Location
Butuan
Pattaraday Festival
(Araw ng Santiago)
Pattaraday Festival
(Araw ng Santiago)
Name
Pattaraday Festival
(Araw ng Santiago)
Date range
1 May to 5 May
Location
Santiago City
Pasinggatan Festival
Pasinggatan Festival
Name
Pasinggatan Festival
Date range
1 May to 5 May
Location
Taytay, Palawan
Tikanlu Festival
Tikanlu Festival
Name
Tikanlu Festival
Date range
1 May to 6 May
Location
Tagudin, Ilocos Sur
100 Islands Festival
100 Islands Festival
Name
100 Islands Festival
Date range
1 May to 7 May
Location
Alaminos, Pangasinan
Madahom Festival
Madahom Festival
Name
Madahom Festival
Date range
1 May to 8 May
Location
Caramoan, Camarines Sur
Magayon Festival
Magayon Festival
Name
Magayon Festival
Date range
May month long
Location
Albay
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Albay's culture, Mayon Volcano
Boa-boahan "Alinsangan" Festival
Boa-boahan "Alinsangan" Festival
Name
Boa-boahan "Alinsangan" Festival
Date range
1 May, or 2 May
Location
Nabua, Camarines Sur
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
re-enactment of the 13th-century rite of offering chains of coconut embryos ("boa") to deities
Sumakah Festival
Sumakah Festival
Name
Sumakah Festival
Date range
1 May
Location
Antipolo, Rizal
Pista ng Produktong Pilipino
Pista ng Produktong Pilipino
Name
Pista ng Produktong Pilipino
Date range
1 May
Location
Subic, Olongapo City
Tromba Festival
Tromba Festival
Name
Tromba Festival
Date range
1 May
Location
Baras, Rizal
Sagalahan
Sagalahan
Name
Sagalahan
Date range
1 May
Location
Malabon
Dinengdeng Festival & Town Fiesta
Dinengdeng Festival & Town Fiesta
Name
Dinengdeng Festival & Town Fiesta
Date range
1 May
Location
Agoo, La Union
Pastores Festival
Pastores Festival
Name
Pastores Festival
Date range
1 May
Location
Gapan
Salay Town Fiesta
Salay Town Fiesta
Name
Salay Town Fiesta
Date range
1 May
Location
Salay, Misamis Oriental
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Saint Joseph the Worker
Saint Joseph the Worker Fiesta
Saint Joseph the Worker Fiesta
Name
Saint Joseph the Worker Fiesta
Date range
1 May
Location
Montevista, Davao de Oro
Duyog Panday
Duyog Panday
Name
Duyog Panday
Date range
1 May
Location
Cotabato City
Dayaw Dalan Festival
Dayaw Dalan Festival
Name
Dayaw Dalan Festival
Date range
2 May to 3 May
Location
Ticao Island, San Jacinto, Masbate
Panagat Festival
Panagat Festival
Name
Panagat Festival
Date range
2 May to 8 May
Location
Buruanga, Aklan
Salubong
(Holy Cross Festival)
Salubong
(Holy Cross Festival)
Name
Salubong
(Holy Cross Festival)
Date range
2 May
Location
Alitagtag and Bauan, Batangas
Sublian Festival
Sublian Festival
Name
Sublian Festival
Date range
2 May
Location
Bauan, Batangas
Luyang Dilaw Festival
Luyang Dilaw Festival
Name
Luyang Dilaw Festival
Date range
2 May
Location
Marilao, Bulacan
Katagman Festival
Katagman Festival
Name
Katagman Festival
Date range
3 May,
(first week)
Location
Oton, Iloilo
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
highlights the historical significance of the golden mask dugout to the community
Domorokdok Festival
(Dumarokdok)
Domorokdok Festival
(Dumarokdok)
Name
Domorokdok Festival
(Dumarokdok)
Date range
3 May to 4 May
Location
Botolan, Zambales
Rit-ritemong Cayong Festival
Rit-ritemong Cayong Festival
Name
Rit-ritemong Cayong Festival
Date range
3 May to 5 May
Location
Sarrat, Ilocos Norte
Virgen Milagrosa Festival
Virgen Milagrosa Festival
Name
Virgen Milagrosa Festival
Date range
May
Location
Ilocos Norte
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Honors the provincial patron of Ilocos Norte, La Virgen Milagrosa. Miss Ilocos Norte is also held in this Festival.
Carabao-Carozza Festival
Carabao-Carozza Festival
Name
Carabao-Carozza Festival
Date range
3 May
Location
Pavia, Iloilo
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Iloilo's Oldest Festival, celebrated consistently since 1973 and the only Philippine festival celebrated even at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of the festival is to give honor and a break for a day to the farmer's bestfriend - the Carabao.
The festival has three components:
Carabao-Carroza Parade, Carabao-Carroza Race and the
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Bawang Festival
Bawang Festival
Name
Bawang Festival
Date range
3 May
Location
Sinait, Ilocos Sur
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
garlic
Feast of the Holy Cross
Feast of the Holy Cross
Name
Feast of the Holy Cross
Date range
3 May
Location
Santa Cruz, Marinduque
Alubijid Town Fiesta
Alubijid Town Fiesta
Name
Alubijid Town Fiesta
Date range
3 May
Location
Alubijid, Misamis Oriental
Santa Cruz Parochial Fiesta
Santa Cruz Parochial Fiesta
Name
Santa Cruz Parochial Fiesta
Date range
3 May
Location
Samal, Davao del Norte
Pamuhuan Festival
Pamuhuan Festival
Name
Pamuhuan Festival
Date range
4 May
Location
Pinamungajan, Cebu
Dawa Festival
Dawa Festival
Name
Dawa Festival
Date range
5 May to 10 May
Location
Gonzaga, Cagayan
Bacoor Marching Band Festival
Bacoor Marching Band Festival
Name
Bacoor Marching Band Festival
Date range
6 May to 8 May
Location
Bacoor, Cavite
Sas-alliwa Festival
Sas-alliwa Festival
Name
Sas-alliwa Festival
Date range
7 May to 15 May
Location
Natonin, Mountain Province
Feast day of Saint Michael
Feast day of Saint Michael
Name
Feast day of Saint Michael
Date range
7 May to 8 May
Location
San Miguel, Catanduanes
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
honors St. Michael the Archangel
Labig Festival
Labig Festival
Name
Labig Festival
Date range
7 May to 9 May
Location
Claveria, Cagayan
Mantawi Festival
Mantawi Festival
Name
Mantawi Festival
Date range
7 May
Location
Mandaue City
Basi Festival
Basi Festival
Name
Basi Festival
Date range
7 May
Location
Naguilian, La Union
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
celebrates the Basi
Jose Abad Santos Day
Jose Abad Santos Day
Name
Jose Abad Santos Day
Date range
7 May
Location
San Fernando, Pampanga
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
commemorates Jose Abad Santos
Balsa Festival
Balsa Festival
Name
Balsa Festival
Date range
8 May (2nd Saturday)
Location
Lian, Batangas
Summer Sports Festival
Summer Sports Festival
Name
Summer Sports Festival
Date range
8 May to 14 May
(2nd week)
Location
Tagum City
Agawan sa Sariaya
(San Isidro Festival)
Agawan sa Sariaya
(San Isidro Festival)
Name
Agawan sa Sariaya
(San Isidro Festival)
Date range
8 May to 16 May
Location
Sariaya, Quezon
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Honors San Isidro Labrador
Mayohan sa Tayabas
(San Isidro Festival)
Mayohan sa Tayabas
(San Isidro Festival)
Name
Mayohan sa Tayabas
(San Isidro Festival)
Date range
8 May to 16 May
Location
Tayabas, Quezon
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Honors San Isidro Labrador
De Galera Festival
De Galera Festival
Name
De Galera Festival
Date range
9 May to 12 May
Location
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Mayaw-mayaw Festival
Mayaw-mayaw Festival
Name
Mayaw-mayaw Festival
Date range
10 May
Location
Pinabacdao, Samar
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows
Aramang Festival
Aramang Festival
Name
Aramang Festival
Date range
10 May to 11 May
Location
Aparri, Cagayan
Kayapa Town Fiesta
Kayapa Town Fiesta
Name
Kayapa Town Fiesta
Date range
10 May to 12 May
Location
Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya
Kasadyawan Festival
Kasadyawan Festival
Name
Kasadyawan Festival
Date range
10 May to 15 May
Location
Magdiwang, Romblon
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Sibuyan Island
Makalawan "Pinya" Festival
Makalawan "Pinya" Festival
Name
Makalawan "Pinya" Festival
Date range
10 May to 15 May
Location
Calauan, Laguna
Feast of Our Lady of Biglang Awa
Feast of Our Lady of Biglang Awa
Name
Feast of Our Lady of Biglang Awa
Date range
10 May
Location
Boac, Marinduque
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
honors the Mahal na Birhan ng Biglang-Awa of Boac
Saging Festival
Saging Festival
Name
Saging Festival
Date range
10 May
Location
Lazi, Siquijor
Palong Festival
Palong Festival
Name
Palong Festival
Date range
11 May to 13 May
Location
Capalonga, Camarines Norte
Balwarte sa Gumaca
Balwarte sa Gumaca
Name
Balwarte sa Gumaca
Date range
11 May to 15 May
Location
Gumaca, Quezon
Paukyaban Festival
Paukyaban Festival
Name
Paukyaban Festival
Date range
11 May to 30 May
Location
Butuan
Barangay Boat Festival
Barangay Boat Festival
Name
Barangay Boat Festival
Date range
11 May
Location
Aparri, Cagayan
Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Fluvial festival held in honor of Saint Peter Thelmo
| Name | Date range | Location | Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s) |
| Araquio Festival | May | General Tinio, Nueva Ecija | |
| Higawa Festival | May 1 | Barracks, Caloocan | |
| Martipak Festival | May 1 | Calumpit, Bulacan | Honors St. Joseph |
| Binallay Festival | May | Ilagan City, Isabela | Celebrates Binallay, a type of rice cake |
| Viva Vigan (Binatbatan) Festival of the Arts | 1 May to 7 May (1st week) | Vigan City | |
| Sagalahang Bayan | May (1st week) | Navotas | |
| Pastulan Festival | May (2nd Saturday) | San Pascual, Batangas | |
| Pasayahan sa Lucena | May (4th week) | Lucena City | |
| Samahang Bulaklakan Festival | May (last Sunday) | Siniloan, Laguna | |
| Bangkero Festival | May (last Sunday), or March | Pagsanjan, Laguna | decorated boats (bancas) |
| Tapusan Float Parade Festival | May (month long) or 31 May | Alitagtag, Batangas | honors the Holy Cross |
| Calauan "Pinya" Festival | May (11–15) | Calauan, Laguna | Celebrates the pineapple, main crop of Calauan |
| Mamang-os Festival | May (no definite date) | Tuy, Batangas | |
| Flores de Mayo (Santacruzan) | May (whole month) | nationwide | commemoration of the search for the Holy Cross by Reyna Elena and her son, the emperor Constantine |
| Davao Gulf Regatta | 1 May to 4 May | Davao Oriental | |
| Araquio of Peñaranda | 1 May and 8 May (1st & 2nd Sunday) | Penaranda, Nueva Ecija | |
| Pangisraan Festival | 1 May to 10 May | Calatrava, Romblon | |
| Abaca Festival | May | Catanduanes | |
| Pahinungod Festival | 1 May to 10 May | Calape, Bohol | |
| Gericho Laran Plantsa-Plantsa Festival | 1 May to Apr 30 | Laoag City | |
| Bicol Loco Festival | 3 May to 5 May | Legazpi City | Hot air balloons |
| Flores de Tagumeño Festival | 1 May to 30 May | Tagum City | |
| Balangay Festival (Balanghai) | 1 May to 31 May | Butuan | commemorates the coming of the early migrants from Borneo and Celebes |
| Balik-butuan | 1 May to 31 May | Butuan | |
| Pattaraday Festival (Araw ng Santiago) | 1 May to 5 May | Santiago City | |
| Pasinggatan Festival | 1 May to 5 May | Taytay, Palawan | |
| Tikanlu Festival | 1 May to 6 May | Tagudin, Ilocos Sur | |
| 100 Islands Festival | 1 May to 7 May | Alaminos, Pangasinan | |
| Madahom Festival | 1 May to 8 May | Caramoan, Camarines Sur | |
| Magayon Festival | May month long | Albay | Albay's culture, Mayon Volcano |
| Boa-boahan "Alinsangan" Festival | 1 May, or 2 May | Nabua, Camarines Sur | re-enactment of the 13th-century rite of offering chains of coconut embryos ("boa") to deities |
| Sumakah Festival | 1 May | Antipolo, Rizal | |
| Pista ng Produktong Pilipino | 1 May | Subic, Olongapo City | |
| Tromba Festival | 1 May | Baras, Rizal | |
| Sagalahan | 1 May | Malabon | |
| Dinengdeng Festival & Town Fiesta | 1 May | Agoo, La Union | |
| Pastores Festival | 1 May | Gapan | |
| Salay Town Fiesta | 1 May | Salay, Misamis Oriental | Saint Joseph the Worker |
| Saint Joseph the Worker Fiesta | 1 May | Montevista, Davao de Oro | |
| Duyog Panday | 1 May | Cotabato City | |
| Dayaw Dalan Festival | 2 May to 3 May | Ticao Island, San Jacinto, Masbate | |
| Panagat Festival | 2 May to 8 May | Buruanga, Aklan | |
| Salubong (Holy Cross Festival) | 2 May | Alitagtag and Bauan, Batangas | |
| Sublian Festival | 2 May | Bauan, Batangas | |
| Luyang Dilaw Festival | 2 May | Marilao, Bulacan | |
| Katagman Festival | 3 May, (first week) | Oton, Iloilo | highlights the historical significance of the golden mask dugout to the community |
| Domorokdok Festival (Dumarokdok) | 3 May to 4 May | Botolan, Zambales | |
| Rit-ritemong Cayong Festival | 3 May to 5 May | Sarrat, Ilocos Norte | |
| Virgen Milagrosa Festival | May | Ilocos Norte | Honors the provincial patron of Ilocos Norte, La Virgen Milagrosa. Miss Ilocos Norte is also held in this Festival. |
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