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This is a list of festivals in the Philippines. The majority of festivals in the Philippines, locally known as "fiestas", may have their own peryas (trade fairs with temporary amusement parks). The origin of most early fiestas are rooted in Christianity, dating back to the Spanish colonial period when the many communities (such as barrios and towns) of the predominantly Catholic Philippines almost always had a patron saint assigned to each of them. Originally encouraged by the Spanish to coincide with Christian holy days, early patronal festivals became vital instruments in spreading Christianity throughout the country.[1][2][3][4]
Festivals in the Philippines can be religious, cultural, or both. Several of these are held to honor the local Roman Catholic patron saint, to commemorate local history and culture, to promote the community's products, or to celebrate a bountiful harvest. They can be marked by Holy Masses, processions, parades, theatrical play and reenactments, religious or cultural rituals, trade fairs, exhibits, concerts, pageants and various games and contests. However, festivals in the country are not limited to Christian origins. Many festivals also focus on Islamic or indigenous concepts. There are more than 42,000 known major and minor festivals in the Philippines, the majority of which are in the barangay (village) level. Due to the thousands of town, city, provincial, national, and village fiestas in the country, the Philippines has traditionally been known as the Capital of the World's Festivities.[citation needed]
Some festivals, such as Holy Week and Christmas, are declared as public holidays, and thus, are observed and celebrated nationwide.
List[edit]
The partial calendar list contains several of the oldest and larger religious and/or cultural festivals in the country. Each town, city, and village has a dedicated fiesta, resulting in thousands held throughout the year; a few are national in character. Some fiestas may contain multiple/conflicting dates and/or place entries.
January[edit]
| Name | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binalbal Festival | 1[5] | Tudela, Misamis Occidental | |
| Baggak Festival | 5[6] | Bauang, La Union | Celebrates the municipality's founding anniversary[6] |
| Kuraldal Festival | 6[7] | Sasmuan, Pampanga | Honours the town's patroness, Saint Lucy[7] |
| Hinugyaw Festival | 5-10[6] | 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[8] | Festival lasts a week |
| Minasa Festival[9] | 2nd week | Bustos, Bulacan | |
| Batingaw Festival[10] | 13 | Cabuyao | |
| Halad Festival[11] | 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 Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, and Southern Leyte throughout the year) |
Honours the Santo Niño de Cebú[6] |
| Silmugi Festival | 20[12] | Borbon, Cebu | Honours the town's patron, Saint Sebastian.[13] |
| Bayluhay Festival | 3rd week[14] | San Joaquin, Iloilo | Commemorates the landing of the ten Bornean datus and the historic barter of Panay Island[14] |
| Bambanti Festival | Third week of January | Isabela Province | Highlights the scarecrow (Ilocano: bambanti and celebrates the farmers' abundant harvest[15] |
| Ati-Atihan Festival | 3rd Sunday | Kalibo, Aklan | Honours the Santo Niño,[16] 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[17] | Santa Rosa City, Laguna | Honors the resilience and perseverance of the people of Santa Rosa[17] |
| Dugoy Festival | 18 | Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro | Celebrates unity in nature conservation in Sablayan[18] |
| Feast of San Sebastian Martir | 20 | Lumban, Laguna | Honours the town's patron, Saint Sebastian |
| Longganisa Festival[19] | 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 the neighboring town of San Rafael.</ref> |
| Feast of San Ildefonso de Toledo | 22–24 | Tanay, Rizal | Honours the patron of Barangay San Ildefonso, Saint Ildefonsus. |
| Halamanan Festival | 23[20] | Guiguinto, Bulacan | Celebrated as a token of gratitude of town residents to Guiguinto's patron saint St. Ildephonsus (San Ildefonso),[20] and showcases the town's garden and landscape industry.[21] |
| Pabirik Festival[22] | 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[23] |
| 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[24] | 4th Sunday | Ibajay, Aklan | Honours the Santo Niño |
| Kannawidan 'Ylocos' Festival[25] | January 27 to February 12 | Ilocos Sur | |
| Dinagsa Ati-Atihan Festival[26] | Last week | Cadiz | |
| Hirinugyaw-Suguidanonay Festival[27] | Last week | Calinog, Iloilo[8] | |
| Santo Niño de Malolos Festival | Last Sunday | Malolos City | Honours the Santo Niño de Malolos |
| Candle Festival[28] | 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 |
February[edit]
March[edit]
Part of Holy Week
April[edit]
Part of Holy Week
May[edit]
June[edit]
July[edit]
| Name | Date range | Location | Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simbalay[31] | July | Nabunturan, Davao de Oro[31] | |
| Bocaue River Festival[38][76] | July (1st Sunday)[38][76] | Bocaue, Bulacan[38] | Krus ng Wawa or Cross of Bocaue[38][76] |
| Sagayan Festival[31][86][87] | July (1st week),[86] Jul 4[87] |
Tubod, Lanao del Norte[31][86][87] | festival with a Maranao war dance as a main event[86][87] |
| Sandugo Festival[31][38][86][87] | July (last week),[86] or (month-long)[87] |
Tagbilaran City,[31][38][87] Bohol[86] |
celebrates the blood compact between local chieftain Datu Sikatuna and Captain General Miguel Lopez de Legazpi[31][38][86] |
| Kahimoan Abayan Festival[86] | July (last week)[86] | Butuan[86] | in honor of Santa Ana (Saint Anne)[86] |
| Syensaya Los Baños Science Festival[87] | July (no definite date yet)[87] | Los Baños, Laguna[87] | |
| Kalakal Festival[87] | July (no definite date yet)[87] | Santa Maria, Laguna[87] | |
| Sublian sa Batangas[31][72][86][87] | July to Jul 23[72][86][87] | Batangas City[31][86][87] | foundation day of Batangas City,[31][86] revives the subli dance tradition[72] |
| Banana Festival[87] | Jul 1 to Jul 10[87] | Tagum, Davao del Norte[87] | |
| Feast of Our Lady of Guibang[87] | Jul 1 to Jul 2[87] | Gamu, Isabela[87] | |
| Festival of Our Lady of Piat[31][87] | Jul 1 to Jul 2[31][87] | Piat, Cagayan[31][87] | |
| Gatas ng Kalabaw Festival[87] | Jul 1 to Jul 7[87] | Cabanatuan[87] | |
| San Carlos Charter Anniversary[87] | Jul 1[87] | San Carlos, Negros Occidental[87] | |
| Araw ng Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental[87] | Jul 1[87] | Digos, Tagum City, Mati City[87] | |
| Sinugdan Festival[87] | Jul 1[87] | Maasin City, Southern Leyte[87] | |
| Tanggogoan Festival[87] | Jul 1[87] | Digos[87] | |
| Kadagayaan Festival[88] | Jul 1 (week-long)[88] | Davao del Norte[88] | celebrates and promotes the agri-aqua industry of the province[88] |
| Araw ng Pasig[87] | Jul 2[87] | Pasig[87] | |
| Banig Festival[87] | Jul 3[87] | Badian, Cebu[87] | |
| Feast of the Holy Cross of Wawa (Pagoda Festival)[86][87] |
Jul 4 to Jul 7,[86] or Jul 3 (1st Sunday)[87] |
Bocaue, Bulacan[86][87] | held in honor of the Holy Cross of Wawa[86] |
| Kahumayan Festival | Jul 5 to Jul 8 | Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte | |
| Araw ng Hagonoy[87] | Jul 5[87] | Hagonoy, Davao del Sur[87] | |
| Alegria de Isabela[87] | Jul 8[87] | Isabela, Basilan[87] | |
| Lubid Festival[87] | Jul 12 to Jul 16[87] | Malilipot, Albay[87] | |
| Hudyaka Festival[87] | Jul 12[87] | Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental[87] | |
| T’nalak Festival[31][87] | Jul 13 to Jul 18[87] | Koronadal City[31][87] | harvest celebration[31] |
| Sinarapan Festival[87] | Jul 14 to Jul 15[87] | Buhi, Camarines Sur[87] | |
| Subayan Keg Subanen Festival[87] | Jul 15 to Jul 16[87] | Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental[87] | |
| Cordillera Day[87] | Jul 15 to Jul 30[87] | Baguio / CAR provinces[87] | |
| S'lang Festival[87] | Jul 15[87] | Malungon, Sarangani[87] | |
| Pahinungod Festival[87] | Jul 16[87] | Carrascal, Surigao del Sur[87] | |
| Binuhat Festival[87] | Jul 17 to Jul 23[87] | Tagum City[87] | |
| Kinis Festival[89][90] | Jul 18 to Jul 25 | Panganiban, Catanduanes[89][90] | crab festival[90] |
| Padigosan Festival[87][91] | Jul 19[87][91] | Digos[87][91] | |
| Busaingan Festival | Jul 22 | Santa Magdalena, Sorsogon | |
| Libon Paroy Festival[87] | Jul 22 to Jul 25[87] | Libon, Albay[87] | |
| Kaliga Festival[87] | Jul 22[87] | Gingoog[87] | |
| Birth Anniversary of Apolinario Mabini[87] | Jul 22[87] | Tanauan, Batangas, Batangas City[87] | |
| Ibid Festival[87] | Jul 23[87] | Caibiran, Biliran[87] | |
| Araw ng Nabunturan[87] | Jul 23[87] | Nabunturan, Davao de Oro[87] | |
| Kinabayo Festival (Battle of Covadonga)[31][86][87] |
Jul 24 to Jul 25[31][87] | Dapitan[31][86][87] | re-enacting the Spanish-Moorish wars,[31] and/or in honor of Saint James[86] |
| Sinulog de Tanjay Festival[86][87] | Jul 24,[87] (last week)[86] |
Tanjay, Negros Oriental[86][87] | features the origin of the old sinulog culture[86] |
| Buganihan Festival[87] | Jul 25 to Aug 1[87] | Davao de Oro[87] | |
| Balikcarcanmadcarlan Celebration[87] | Jul 25 to Jul 31[87] | Cantilan, Surigao del Sur[87] | |
| Kadagatan Festival[87] | Jul 25[87] | Cortes, Surigao del Sur[87] | |
| Panagsogod Festival[87] | Jul 25[87] | Sogod, Cebu[87] | |
| Kutoo Festival[87] | Jul 25[87] | Cateel, Davao Oriental[87] | |
| Saint James the Apostle Fiesta[87] | Jul 25[87] | Davao de Oro[87] | |
| Tourism Consciousness Week[87] | Jul 26 to Aug 2[87] | Butuan[87] | |
| Pakapya-Agtike[87] | Jul 26[87] | Socorro, Oriental Mindoro[87] | |
| Santa Anang Banak Taguig River Festival[87] | Jul 26[87] | Taguig[87] | |
| Kaumahan Festival[87] | Jul 26[87] | Barili, Cebu[87] | |
| Anniversary of Battle of Paye[87] | Jul 30[87] | Marinduque[87] | |
| Abayan Festival[87] | Jul 31[87] | Butuan[87] | |
| San Ignacio de Loyola Fiesta[87] | Jul 31[87] | Monkayo, Davao de Oro[87] | |
| Salagaan Festival[87] | Jul 26 to Jul 30[87] | Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat[87] |
August[edit]
| Name | Date range | Location | Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibalong Festival[31][92][93] | August (2nd week),[93] (10–19) |
Legazpi City[31][93] | Bicol's early History. The festival celebrates the epic story Ibalong who was accompanied by three legendary heroes, namely Baltog, Handyong, and Bantong.-[31][92][93] |
| Raja Baguinda Festival[38] | August (2nd week)[38] | Jolo, Sulu[38] | arrival of Raja Baguinda who is credited of spreading the Islam faith to the Sultanate of Sulu[38] |
| Aurora Festival[94] | August (last Sunday of Aug. to 1st week of Sept.)[94] | Tanjay, Negros Oriental[94] | features evening novenas which culminate in a nocturnal fluvial procession at the Tanjay River[94] |
| Guiling–Guiling Festival[51] | August (no definite date yet)[51] | Siniloan, Laguna[51] | |
| Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival of Festivals[51] | August (Around the Cebuano Charter Day)[51] | Province of Cebu[51] | A festival of all Cebuano Festivals which is a celebration of Cebu as one province, as well as a major tourism endeavor to promote the entire province and islands. |
| Celebration of Buwan ng Wika[51] | August (no definite date)[51] |
Batangas City[51] | |
| Durian Festival[51] | August to September[51] | Tagum City[51] | |
| Ramadan[51] | August[51] | ||
| Sal-lupongan Festival[51] | Aug 1 to Aug 10[51] | New Bataan, Davao de Oro[51] | |
| City of Valencia Festival[95] | Aug 1 to Aug 28[95] | Valencia, Bukidnon[95] | |
| Cabibi Festival[51] | Aug 1 to Aug 4[51] | Lal-lo, Cagayan[51] | |
| Padagyaw Festival[51] | Aug 1 to Aug 5[51] | Dumarao, Capiz[51] | |
| Pangapog Festival[51][96] | Aug 1 to Aug 7[51][96] | Island Garden City of Samal[51][96] | thanksgiving festival for a bountiful harvest highlighting the culture of the Samal[96] |
| Almasiga Festival[51] | Aug 1[51] | Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental[51] | |
| Udyakan sa Kabankalan/Charter Anniversary[51] | Aug 2[51] | Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental[51] | |
| Adlaw Hong Butuan[51] | Aug 2[51] | Butuan[51] | |
| Palagsing Festival[51] | Aug 2[51] | Butuan[51] | |
| Santa Clara Festival[51] | Aug 4 to Aug 13[51] | Tigaon, Camarines Sur[51] | |
| Palu-Palo Festival[51][96] | Aug 4 to Aug 5[51][96] | Basco, Batanes[51][96] | cultural presentation showing the life of the Ivatans[96] |
| Bayombong Town Fiesta[51] | Aug 5 to Aug 9[51] | Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya[51] | |
| Marang Festival[96] | Aug 5[96] | Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte[96] | harvest festival of the fruit marang[96] |
| El Salvador Fiesta[51] | Aug 5[51] | El Salvador, Misamis Oriental[51] | |
| Feast of Our Lady of Snows[51] | Aug 5[51] | Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental[51] | |
| Pagpasidungog Festival[51] | Aug 6 to Aug 10[51] | Panitan, Capiz[51] | |
| Mercedes Fishtival (Mercedes Kadagatan Festival)[51][96] |
Aug 6 to Aug 11[51][96] | Mercedes, Camarines Norte[51][96] | thanksgiving festival by local fishermen[96] |
| Nalupon Festival[51] | Aug 8[51] | Lupon, Davao Oriental[51] | |
| Fruit Festival[51] | Aug 9 to Aug 11[51] | Kidapawan City[51] | |
| Bonga Festival[51][97] | Aug 9[51][97] | Sibonga, Cebu[51][97] | a form of prayer to the town's patron saints for progress and a bountiful harvest[97] |
| Maliputo Festival[51] | Aug 9[51] | San Nicolas, Batangas[51] | |
| Ajonay Festival[98] | Aug 10[98] | Maasin City[98] | Mardi Gras-like festival depicting local culture[98] |
| Cordova Dinagat Festival[51] | Aug 10 to Aug 16[51] | Cordova, Cebu[51] | fishing rituals[51] |
| Pav-vurulun Afi Festival[51] | Aug 10 to Aug 17[51] | Tuguegarao, Cagayan[51] | |
| Araw ng Cabanglasan[51] | Aug 11 to Aug 13[51] | Cabanglasan, Bukidnon[51] | |
| Kaadlawan Han Samar[51] | Aug 11[51] | Catbalogan, Samar[51] | |
| Kaahaan Festival (Araw ng Kinoguitan)[51] |
Aug 11[51] | Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental[51] | |
| Santones Festival[51] | Aug 12 to Aug 16[51] | Liliw, Laguna[51] | |
| Arandurugan Festival[51] | Aug 12 to Aug 17[51] | Guinobatan, Albay[51] | |
| Pangasinan Bamboo Festival[96] | Aug 12[96] | Calasiao and Santa Barbara, Pangasinan[96] | festival showcasing bamboo products[96] |
| Pasigarbo sa Sugbo[51] | Aug 13 to (2nd Saturday)[51] | Cebu City[51] | |
| Paray Festival[89] | Aug 13 to Aug 15 | Viga, Catanduanes[89] | rice festival |
| Araw ng Tayabas[51] | Aug 13[51] | Tayabas, Quezon[51] | |
| Kalubihan Festival[51] | Aug 14 to Aug 20[51] | Jordan, Guimaras[51] | |
| Kalibongan Festival (Horse Fight & Blood Compact)[51][99] |
Aug 14,[51] or Aug 17 to Aug 18[96] |
Kidapawan City, Cotabato[51][96][99] | gathering of Mindanao ethnolinguistic groups[96] |
| Pasaka Festival[51][96] | Aug 14[51][96] | Tanauan, Leyte[51][96] | in honor of Our Lady of Assumption[96] |
| Caro-tao Festival[51] | Aug 14[51] | Mawab, Davao de Oro[51] | |
| Coron Festival[51] | Aug 15 to Aug 17[51] | Tiwi, Albay[51] | |
| Kaumahan Festival[51] | Aug 15 to Aug 31[51] | Opol, Misamis Oriental[51] | |
| Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption[51] | Aug 15[51] | Boac, Marinduque[51] | |
| Sirong Festival[51] | Aug 15[51] | Cantilan, Surigao del Sur[51] | |
| Sumayajaw Festival[51] | Aug 15[51] | Jabonga, Agusan del Norte[51] | |
| Lubi-Lubi (Coconut) Festival[31][51][96] | Aug 15[51][96] | Calubian, Leyte[31][51][96] | in honor of Our Lady of Fatima and Saint Roque[96] |
| Kumbira[51][100] | Aug 17 to Aug 19[51] or Aug 12 to Aug 14[100] |
Cagayan de Oro[51][100] | culinary food show and competition[51][100] |
| Sundayag[51] | Aug 18[51] | Cagayan de Oro[51] | |
| Lumin-awa Festival[51] | Aug 18[51] | Lubuagan, Kalinga[51] | |
| Araw ng Alubijid (Diyandihan Festival)[51] |
Aug 18[51] | Alubijid, Misamis Oriental[51] | |
| Gigantes Festival[96] | Aug 19[96] | Lucban, Quezon[96] | (giants)[96] |
| Buyogan Festival[31][51][96] | Aug 19[96] or Aug 29[51] | Abuyog, Leyte[31][51][96] | Bees (buyog)[31][96] |
| Quezon Day/Angono Day[51] | Aug 19[51] | Angono, Rizal[51] | |
| Coco Sabutan Festival[51] | Aug 19[51] | Baler, Aurora[51] | |
| Manuel Luis Quezon Birth Anniversary[51] | Aug 19[51] | Quezon City[51] | |
| Kadayawan sa Dabaw[31][38][51][96][101] | Aug 20 to Aug 24,[31][51] (3rd week) |
Davao City[31][38][51][96][101] | thanksgiving festival and a tribute to its indigenous peoples[96][101] |
| Bankaton[51][96] | Aug 20[51][96] | Lavezares, Northern Samar[51][96] | annual boat racing contest celebrating the feast of Nuestra Senora de Salvacion[96] |
| Pilgrimage to Joroan[51] | Aug 20[51] | Tiwi, Albay[51] | |
| Sabutan Festival[51] | Aug 21 to Aug 25[51] | San Luis, Aurora[51] | |
| Anniversary of Cry of Pugadlawin[51] | Aug 23[51] | Quezon City[51] | |
| Manaragat Festival[51] | Aug 23[51] | Catbalogan[51] | |
| Pasa-pasa Ikaw Festival[51] | Aug 25 to Aug 30[51] | Pasacao, Camarines Sur[51] | |
| Tsinelas Festival[51] | Aug 25[51] | Gapan, Nueva Ecija[51] | |
| Iloilo City Charter Day[51] | Aug 25[51] | Iloilo City[51] | |
| Kagayhaan Festival[96] | Aug 26 to Aug 28[96] | Cagayan de Oro[96] | |
| Daragang Magayon Festival[51] | Aug 26 to Sep 8[51] | Daraga, Albay[51] | |
| Alcala Town Fiesta[51] | Aug 26[51] | Alcala, Cagayan[51] | |
| Higa-onon Dance Festival[51] | Aug 26[51] | Cagayan de Oro[51] | |
| Madyaw, Hugyaw Samal Festival[51] | Aug 27 to Aug 28 (every last weekend)[51] |
Davao del Norte[51] | |
| Jinawa Festival[51] | Aug 27 to Aug 28[51] | Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte[51] | |
| Bahandi Festival[51] | Aug 27[51] | Alcantara, Cebu[51] | |
| Cagayan de Oro Golden Float Festival[51] | Aug 27[51] | Cagayan de Oro[51] | |
| Native "Manok" Festival[51] | Aug 27[51] | Panabo City[51] | |
| Hudyaka sa Panglao[51] | Aug 28[51] | Municipality of Panglao, Bohol[51] | |
| Lambagohan Festival[51] | Aug 28[51] | Cagayan de Oro[51] | |
| Paladong Festival[51] | Aug 28[51] | Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur[51] | |
| Kalumunan Festival[51] | Aug 28[51] | San Agustin, Surigao del Sur[51] | |
| Kagay-an Festival[51] | Aug 28[51] | Cagayan de Oro[51] | |
| Kariyawan Festival[51] | Aug 28 to Sep 4[51] | Monkayo, Davao de Oro[51] | |
| Tilaw sa Pagkaong Nan Surigaonon Food Festival[51] | Aug 29 to Aug 31[51] | Surigao City[51] | |
| National Heroes Day[51] | Aug 29[51] | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental[51] | |
| Nagsabado Festival[51] | Aug 29[51] | Pasig[51] | |
| Local Heroes Day Celebration[51] | Aug 29[51] | Pateros[51] | |
| Siloy Festival[51] | Aug 30[51] | Alcoy, Cebu[51] | |
| Mandaue Charter Day Celebration[51] | Aug 30[51] | Mandaue, Cebu[51] | |
| Turumba[51] | Aug 30[51] | Teresa, Rizal[51] | |
| Battle of Pinaglabanan Commemoration[51] | Aug 30[51] | Pinaglabanan Shrine, City of San Juan[51] | |
| Araw ng Pinaglabanan[51] | Aug 30,[51]or Mar 27[47] | San Juan City[51] | |
| Karomata Festival[102][103] | Aug 30 to Sep 1[103] | Trinidad, Bohol[102][103] | |
| Luponan Festival | Aug 8 | Lupon, Davao Oriental | www.lupon.gov.ph |
| Birth Anniversary of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay[51] | Aug 31[51] | Iba, Zambales[51] |
September[edit]
| Name | Date range | Location | Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinirugyaw Festival[95] | Sep 1 to Sep 10[95] | Cabatuan, Iloilo[95] | ||
| Diyandi Festival[95] | Sep 1 to Oct 2[95] | Iligan City[95] | (in Honor of St. Michael the Archangel: the Patron Saint of Iligan City) | |
| Hin-ay Festival[94] | Sep 1 to Sep 29 | Irosin, Sorsogon[94] | ||
| Bicol Food Festival[94] | Sep 1 to Sep 30[94] | Naga City, Camarines Sur[94] | festival of Bicol cuisine[94] | |
| Tinu-om Festival[95] | Sep 1 to Sep 5 (1st week)[95] |
Cabatuan, Iloilo[95] | ||
| Sarakiki Festival[31][94][95] | Sep 1 to Sep 8[94][95] | Calbayog[31][94][95] | features street dancers dressed as cocks[31][94] | |
| Hadang Festival[51] | Sep 1 to Sep 8[51] | Calbayog[51] | ||
| Feast of Nuestra Señora del Buensuceso[95] | Sep 1 to Sep 9[95] | Parañaque[95] | ||
| Handuraw Festival[95] | Sep 1[95] | Leon, Iloilo[95] | ||
| Baguio Charter Day/Baguio Tourism Month[95] | Sep 1[95] | Baguio[95] | ||
| Hinugyaw Festival / Cotabato Province Foundation Anniversary[95] | Sep 1[95] | Kidapawan City[95] | ||
| Victory Day[95] | Sep 2[95] | Kiangan, Ifugao[95] | ||
| Unang Sigaw ng Nueva Ecija[95] | Sep 2[95] | Palayan City[95] | ||
| Tuna Festival[31][95] | Sep 3 to Sep 5[31][95] | General Santos[31][95] | tuna[31] | |
| Tanglawan Festival[104] | Sep 3 to Sep 10[105] | San Jose del Monte, Bulacan | ||
| Sinab'badan Tribal Festival[95] | Sep 5 to Sep 6[95] | Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur[95] | ||
| Buyloganay Festival[95] | Sep 6 to Sep 10[95] | Ivisan, Capiz[95] | ||
| Am-among Festival[95] | Sep 7 to Sep 16[95] | Bontoc, Mountain Province[95] | ||
| Busig-on Festival[95] | Sep 7 to Sep 8[95] | Labo, Camarines Norte[95] | ||
| Sipong Festival[95] | Sep 7[95] | Bais, Negros Oriental[95] | ||
| Padul-ong Festival[95] | Sep 7[95] | Borongan, Eastern Samar[95] | ||
| Kawayan Festival[95] | Sep 7[95] | Maragondon, Cavite[95] | ||
| Kinaiyahan Festival[95] | Sep 7[95] | Dauin, Negros Oriental[95] | ||
| Karatong Festival[95] | Sep 7[95] | Dulag, Leyte[95] | ||
| Taal Lake Festival | Sep 8 | Taal Lake | ||
| Tambobo Festival[95] | Sep 8 to Sep 10[95] | Ajuy, Iloilo[95] | ||
| Minuluan Festival[95] | Sep 8 to Sep 10[95] | Talisay City, Negros Occidental[95] | ||
| Panagdadapun Festival (Araw ng Quirino)[31][95] |
Sep 8 to Sep 10[31][95] | Cabarroguis, Quirino[31][95] | ||
| Linggo ng Bulakan[95] | Sep 8 to Sep 15[95] | Malolos, Bulacan[95] | ||
| Singkaban Festival[95][106] | Sep 8 to Sep 15[95][106] | Malolos, Bulacan[95][106] | highlights the history, culture and tradition of Bulacan province[106] | |
| Anniversary of the Canonical Coronation of the Virgen de Los Remedios[95] | Sep 8[95] | Angeles City and San Fernando, Pampanga[95] | ||
| Araw ng Digos[95] | Sep 8[95] | Digos[95] | ||
| Pista Kadig'garan[95] | Sep 8[95] | Digos[95] | ||
| World Heritage Cities Solidarity Day[95] | Sep 8[95] | Vigan City[95] | ||
| Sadawan Festival | Sep 9 | Banton, Romblon | Formerly known as Imelda | |
| Flomolok Festival[95] | Sep 9 to Sep 11[95] | Polomolok, South Cotabato[95] | ||
| Kasadyaan Festival[95] | Sep 9 to Sep 11[95] | Tupi, South Cotabato[95] | ||
| Bonok-Bonok Festival[31] | Sep 9[31] | Surigao City[31] | Surigao culture[31] | |
| Parada ng Kakanin / Festival of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazzu[95] | Sep 9[95] | San Mateo, Rizal[95] | ||
| Tambanipa[95] | Sep 9[95] | Cagayan de Oro | ||
| Sayaw Lahi Festival[95] | Sep 10[95] | Naujan, Oriental Mindoro[95] | ||
| Surigao City Fiesta (San Nicolas de Tolentino)[95] |
Sep 10[95] | Surigao City[95] | ||
| Banhayan Festival/Feast of San Nicolas de Tolentino[95] | Sep 10[95] | Muntinlupa[95] | ||
| Langaran Festival[95] | Sep 10[95] | Plaridel, Misamis Occidental[95] | ||
| Beachurero Festival[95] | Sep 10[95] | Tacloban City[95] | ||
| Bansaulog Festival[95] | Sep 12 to Sep 18[95] | Bansalan, Davao del Sur[95] | ||
| Anniversary – Battle of Pulang Lupa[95] | Sep 13[95] | Torrijos, Marinduque[95] | ||
| Kapakyanan Festival[95] | Sep 14 to Sep 15[95] | Victoria, Oriental Mindoro[95] | ||
| Golden Harvest Festival[95] | Sep 14 to Sep 21[95] | Valencia, Bukidnon[95] | rice and corn festival[95] | |
| Feast of the Triumph of the Cross[95] | Sep 14[95] | San Jose, Tarlac[95] | ||
| Bansalan Festival[95] | Sep 15 to Sep 18[95] | Bansalan[95] | ||
| Bislig City Charter Day[95] | Sep 15 to Sep 19[95] | Bislig[95] | ||
| Voyadores Festival[95] | Sep 15[95] | Pilgrim City of Naga[95] | Young pilgrims and devotees dance on the city streets to give honor to The Virgin of Peñafrancia | |
| Bungag Dagtabinal Festival[95] | Sep 15[95] | Aloran, Misamis Occidental[95] | ||
| Bañamos Festival[95] | Sep 17 to Sep 23[95] | Los Baños, Laguna[95] | ||
| Peñafrancia Festival | Sep(3rd Sunday)[95] | Pilgrim City of Naga[39][95] | features a novena or 9 days of devotion. Considered one of the largest Marian celebrations in Asia[39] | |
| Galaan Festival[95] | Sep 17[95] | Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental[95] | ||
| Araw ng Siquijor with Solili[31][95] | Sep 17,[95] (3rd week)[31] |
Siquijor, Siquijor[31][95] | ||
| Peñafrancia Festival[95] | Sep 18 (3rd Sunday)[95] | Cotabato City[95] | ||
| Karansa Festival[95] | Sep 18 (3rd Sunday)[95] | Danao, Cebu[95] | ||
| Kabuhian Festival[95] | Sep 18 (3rd Sunday)[95] | Ronda, Cebu[95] | ||
| Talakudong Festival[95] | Sep 18[95] | Tacurong City[95] | ||
| Araw ng Bansalan[95] | Sep 18[95] | Bansalan, Davao del Sur[95] | ||
| Binulig Festival[95] | Sep 19 to Sep 25[95] | Panabo City[95] | ||
| Sinawug Festival[95] | Sep 19[95] | Asuncion, Davao del Norte[95] | ||
| Pasalamat Festival[95] | Sep 20 to Sep 22[95] | Dao, Capiz[95] | ||
| Negros Occidental Provincial Tourism Week[95] | Sep 20 to Sep 26[95] | Negros Occidental[95] | ||
| Coco Festival[95] | Sep 20 to Sep 27[95] | Sanchez Mira, Cagayan[95] | ||
| Pagpakanaug[95] | Sep 20[95] | Iligan City[95] | ||
| Araw ng Asuncion[95] | Sep 20[95] | Asuncion, Davao del Norte[95] | ||
| Semana Sang Turismo (Silay Tourism Week)[95] |
Sep 21 to Sep 27[95] | Silay City[95] | ||
| Patabang Festival[95] | Sep 21 to Sep 30[95] | Tapaz, Capiz[95] | ||
| Burdang Lumban Festival[95] | Sep 21[95] | Lumban, Laguna[95] | ||
| Ma-tzu Festival[95][107] | Sep 23 to Sep 25[95] | San Fernando, La Union[95][107] | celebration by Chinese devotees of the miraculous Virgin of Caysasay or Ma-Tzu – a Chinese deity of the Sung Dynasty[107] | |
| Dumalondong Festival[95] | Sep 23[95] | Esperanza, Agusan del Sur[95] | tribal rituals[95] | |
| Kanlungan Festival[81] | Sep 24[81] | Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna[81] | ||
| Sambuklod Festival[95] | Sep 25 (last Sunday)[95] | San Jose del Monte, Bulacan[95] | ||
| Anihan Festival[95] | Sep 25 to Sep 30[95] | Dueñas, Iloilo[95] | ||
| Drum and Bugle Corp Competition[95] | Sep 25 to Sep 30[95] | Nasipit, Agusan del Norte[95] | ||
| Heritage Tour– Lakbay Malabon[95] | Sep 25 to Sep 30[95] | Malabon[95] | ||
| Agal-Agal Festival[95] | Sep 25[95] | Tawi-Tawi[95] | seaweeds[95] | |
| Nuang Festival[51] | Sep 26[51] | San Agustin, Isabela[51] | ||
| Megayon Festival[95] | Sep 27 to Sep 30[95] | Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur[95] | thanksgiving festival[95] | |
| Birth Anniversary of General Miguel Malvar[95] | Sep 27[95] | Santo Tomas, Batangas[44][45] | hometown of Gen. Miguel Carpio Malvar[94] | |
| Birth Anniversary of Gen. Miguel Malvar[95] | Sep 27[95] | Batangas City[95] | ||
| Anihan Festival[95] | Sep 27[95] | Lobo, Batangas[95] | celebrating the foundation of Lobo | |
| Ms. Iligan City[95] | Sep 27[95] | Iligan City[95] | ||
| Karabaw Festival[108][109] | Sep 27 to Sep 29 | Gandara, Samar[110] | A festival which pay tribute to the draft animal that helps people till their farms and provides milk for Gandara's local white cheese delicacy called “Keseo”. | |
| Bathan Festival | Sep 28 | San Miguel, Leyte | ||
| Passini Kat Aborlan[95] | Sep 28 to Oct 1[95] | Aborlan, Palawan[95] | ||
| Djanggo Festival[94] | Sep 28 to Sep 29[94] | Gattaran, Cagayan[94] | commemorates centuries-old religious and cultural tradition based on the life of St. Michael[94] | |
| Banigan Festival[95] | Sep 28[95] | Basey, Samar[95] | ||
| Balangiga Anniversary[95] | Sep 28[95] | Balangiga, Eastern Samar[95] | ||
| Pagay Festival[95] | Sep 28[95] | Alicia, Isabela[95] | ||
| Komedya de San Miguel[95] | Sep 28[95] | Iligan City[95] | ||
| Pitlagong Festival[95] | Sep 28[95] | Argao, Cebu[95] | ||
| Kaplag Festival[95] | Sep 28[95] | Mahaplag, Leyte[95] | ||
| Kialegnon Festival[95][111] | Sep 23 to Sep 28[95][111] | Magsaysay, Davao del Sur[95][111] | weeklong celebration of the town's culture, harvest festival[111] | |
| D'Dalaylay Festival | Sep 29 | Jalajala, Rizal | ||
| Dalit Festival[94][95] | Sep 29,[95] or Sep 25[94] |
Tangub City[94][95] | showcases local rituals, dances, and way of life[94] | |
| Banigan-Kawayan Festival[94] | Sep 29[94] | Basey, Samar[94] | celebrates the banig and the kawayan crafts industry[94] | |
| Angel Festival[95] | Sep 29[95] | San Rafael, Bulacan[95] | ||
| Pangalipay Festival[95] | Sep 29[95] | Magsaysay, Palawan[95] | ||
| Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival[95] | Sep 29[95] | Masbate City[95] | ||
| Sinu-og Estokada Festival[95] | Sep 29[95] | Jagna, Bohol[95] | ||
| Feast of Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia (Peñafrancia Viva La Virgen)[31][38][94] |
September (3rd Saturday)[94] | Naga City, Camarines Sur[31][38][94] | Lady of Peñafrancia[38][94] | |
| T'boli Tribal Festival[94] | September (3rd week)[94] | South Cotabato[94] | a gathering of the major ethnolinguistic groups in the province[94] | |
| Tumandok Festival[95] | September (3rd week)[95] | Iloilo City[95] | ||
| Kabankalan City Tourism Week[95] | September (4th week)[95] | Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental[95] | ||
| Kalivungan Festival[112] | September | North Cotabato[112] | celebration of intertribal harmony and thanksgiving festival[112] |
October[edit]
| Name | Date range | Location | Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parau Festival[92] | Oct 1 to Oct 12[92] | Pilar, Sorsogon[92] | |
| Talulot Festival[92] | Oct 1 to Oct 2[92] | Pasay[92] | |
| Tuao Patronal Fiesta[92] | Oct 1 to Oct 2[92] | Tuao, Cagayan[92] | |
| Paruyan Festival[92] | Oct 1 to Oct 4[92] | Talisay, Camarines Norte[92] | |
| Pasinayaan Festival[92] | Oct 1 to Oct 5[92] | Hagonoy, Davao del Sur[92] | |
| Unod Festival[92] | Oct 1 to Oct 7[92] | Castilla, Sorsogon[92] | |
| Mambulawan Festival[92] | Oct 1 to Oct 7[92] | Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte[92] | |
| Hudyaka sa Plaza[92] | Oct 1 to Oct 7[92] | Montevista, Davao de Oro[92] | |
| Pista ng Gubat[92] | Oct 1[92] | Pandan, Antique[92] | |
| Kawayanan Festival[92] | Oct 1[92] | Gloria, Oriental Mindoro[92] | |
| Dilaab Festival[92] | Oct 1[92] | Siquijor[92] | |
| Kariton Festival[92] | Oct 2 to Oct 5[92] | Tupi, South Cotabato[92] | |
| Kinilaw Festival[92] | Oct 2[92] | Surigao City[92] | |
| Feast of Our Lady of La Naval[92] | Oct 3 to Oct 12[92] | Quezon City[92] | |
| Pista ng Batampasig[92] | Oct 3 to Nov 26[92] | Pasig[92] | |
| Sinanggiyaw Festival[92] | Oct 4[92] | Dumanjug, Cebu[92] | |
| Pagoda Festival(Feast of Saint Francis of Assissi)[92] | Oct 4[92] | Cardona, Rizal[92] | |
| Kidapawan City Fruit Festival[31][92] | Oct 5 to Oct 10,[92] or August (2nd week)[31] |
Kidapawan City[92] | |
| La Torre Festival[92] | Oct 6[92] | Cardona, Rizal[92] | |
| Harana sa Makati[92] | Oct 6[92] | Makati[92] | |
| Pagbiagan Festival/Baggat Dekat Festival and Solano Town Fiesta[92] | Oct 7 to Oct 8[92] | Solano, Nueva Vizcaya[92] | |
| Dahunog Festival[92] | Oct 7[92] | Dipolog[92] | in honor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary |
| Bagabag Town Fiesta[92] | Oct 7[92] | Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya[92] | |
| Eggstravaganza Festival[92] | Oct 8 (2nd Friday)[92] | San Jose, Batangas[92] | |
| Malampaya Festival[92] | Oct 8 to Oct 12[92] | Taytay, Palawan[92] | |
| Bagius Festival[92] | Oct 8[92] | Angeles City[92] | |
| Catandungan Festival[92] | October[92] | Catanduanes[92] | |
| Lubi-lubi Festival[92] | Oct 8[92] | Glan, Sarangani[92] | |
| Charter Anniversary of Koronadal City[92] | Oct 8[92] | Koronadal City[92] | |
| Zamboanga Hermosa Festival[31][92][93] | Oct 10 to Oct 12[92][93] | Zamboanga City[31][92][93] | (in honor of Our Lady of the Pillar (Nuestra Senora del Pilar Zaragosa))[93] |
| Kasanggayahan Festival[92][93] | Oct 10 to Oct 17,[93] or Oct 17 to Oct 27[92] |
Sorsogon, Sorsogon[92][93] | foundation anniversary of Sorsogon[93] |
| Ting'udo Festival[92] | Oct 10[92] | Makilala, Cotabato[92] | fruit harvest festival[92] |
| Karakol Festival[92] | Oct 10[92] | Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro[92] | |
| Kanduli Festival[92] | Oct 10[92] | Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat[92] | |
| Kaimonan Festival[92] | Oct 10[92] | Tagum City[92] | |
| Feast of La Naval[31][92][93] | Oct 11,[93] (2nd Sunday) |
Quezon City and Angeles City[31][92][93] | image of the Virgin is paraded around the city,[93] victory at sea against the Dutch in 1646[31] |
| Kaaldawan Iraya[92] | Oct 12[92] | Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro[92] | |
| Feast of Nuestra Señora del Pilar[92] | Oct 12[92] | Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro[92] | |
| Buglasan Festival[92] | Oct 14 to Oct 23[92] | Dumaguete[92] | |
| Inug-og Festival[92][93] | Oct 14,[92] or Oct 15[93] |
Oroquieta City[92][93] | in honor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary[93] |
| Octubafest[92] | Oct 14[92] | Tacloban City[92] | |
| Lisagan Festival[92] | Oct 15 (3rd Saturday)[92] | Magallanes, Agusan del Norte[92] | |
| Inasal/Halad Festival[92] | Oct 15[92] | Talisay, Cebu[92] | |
| Sagingan Festival[31][92][93] | Oct 16 to Oct 17,[92][93] | Tubod, Lanao del Norte[31][92][93] | in honor of San Isidro Labrador[93] |
| Lanzones Festival[31][65][92][93] | Oct 16 to Oct 22 (3rd week),[92] or (4th week)[65][93] |
Mambajao,[93] Camiguin[31][65][92] | celebrates the abundance of lanzones fruit[31][65][93] |
| Pamugu-an Festival[92] | Oct 16 to Oct 22[92] | Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro[92] | |
| Cimarrones Festival[92][113] | Oct 16 to Oct 26[92] | Pili, Camarines Sur[92] | The capital town of Camarines Sur celebrates the "Cimarrones Festival" in honor of tribesmen who were mentioned on record to have roamed the areas in the slope of Mount Isarog in the 17th century.[93] |
| Calbayog Grand Karakol[93] | Oct 16[93] | Calbayog[93] | religious celebration of thanksgiving of devotees of San Rafael[93] |
| Rahugan Festival[92] | Oct 17 to Oct 24[92] | Basud, Camarines Norte[92] | |
| Musa Festival[92] | Oct 19 to Oct 21[92] | Kapalong, Davao del Norte[92] | |
| Tugob Festival[114] | Oct 20 to Oct 22[114] | Ormoc City[114] | thanksgiving festival for the bounty of the city[114] |
| Enchanting Balete Festival[115][116] | Oct 20 to Oct 24 (culmination) |
Balete, Aklan[115][116] | emphasizes the culture and traditions of Balete townsfolk[116] |
| Leyte Gulf Landing Anniversary[92] | Oct 20[92] | Dulag and Palo, Leyte[92] | |
| Cave Festival[92] | Oct 20[92] | Laak, Davao de Oro[92] | |
| Binalayan (Binangonan sa Lawa at Kawayan) Festival[117] |
Oct 21 | Binangonan, Rizal[117] | showcases bamboo products and other marine merchandises[117] |
| Sunggod to Kumanga Tribal Inter-community Solidarity Festival[92] | Oct 21 to Oct 22[92] | Panabo City[92] | |
| Coffee Festival[92] | Oct 21[92] | Lipa City, Batangas[92] | |
| Catadungan Festival (Padayaw)[31][92][93] |
Oct 22 to Oct 24[31][92][93] | Virac, Catanduanes[31][92][93] | commemorates the province's independence from Albay[93] |
| Apo Iraya Festival[92] | Oct 23[92] | Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro[92] | |
| Sambuokan Festival[92] | Oct 24 to Oct 31[92] | Mati City, Davao Oriental[92] | |
| Pakaradjan Festival[92] | Oct 24 to Oct 31[92] | Tagum City[92] | |
| Haw-as Festival | Oct 25 to Oct 28 | Dumangas, Iloilo | |
| Battle of Surigao Strait Commemoration[92] | Oct 25[92] | Surigao City, Surigao del Norte[92] | |
| Banayan Festival[92] | Oct 26 to Oct 28[92] | Banaybanay, Davao Oriental[92] | |
| Niyogan Festival[92] | Oct 26 to Oct 29[92] | Baganga, Davao Oriental[92] | |
| Kalibulongan[92] | Oct 27 to Oct 28[92] | Talaingod, Davao del Norte[92] | |
| Aeta Festival[92] | Oct 27[92] | Botolan, Zambales[92] | |
| Kahimonan Festival[92] | Oct 28 to Oct 29[92] | Laak, Davao de Oro[92] | |
| Aswang Festival[92] | Oct 29 to Oct 30[92] | Roxas City[92] | defunct |
| Hinugyaw sa Anilao[92] | Oct 31[92] | Anilao, Iloilo[92] | |
| Apo Fiesta[92] | Oct 31[92] | Angeles City[92] | |
| Halaran Festival[93][118] | October (1st week)[93][118] | Roxas City[93] | highlights the history and culture of Capizenos during pre-Hispanic times[93] |
| Universal Children's Festival[93] | October (1st week)[93] | Dapitan[93] | involves children of locals, dressed in costumes of UN member countries, parading around the city[93] |
| Tingguian Festival[92] | October (1st week)[92] | Bangued, Abra[92] | |
| Pyestang Tugak (Frog Festival)[92] |
October (1st week)[92] | San Fernando City[92] | |
| MassKara Festival[31][37][38][92][119] | October (Highlights on 4th Sunday) [120] | Bacolod[31][37][38][92][93][119] | MassKara Festival is an annual festival in Bacolod City with highlights every fourth Sunday of October with street dancers in colorful costumes, masks and headdresses.[119] |
| Megayon Festival[93] | October (3rd week)[93] | Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur[93] | harvest festival[93] |
| Fiestang Kuliat (Tigtigan, Terakan Keng Dalan)[31][92] |
October (last week),[31] Oct 28 to Oct 29[92] |
Angeles, Pampanga[31][92] | |
| Calacatchara Festival[92] | October (no definite date)[92] |
Calaca, Batangas[92] | |
| Tinapa Festival[92] | October (no definite date)[92] |
Rosario, Cavite[92] | |
| Tamaraw Festival[92] | October (no definite date)[92] |
Occidental Mindoro (provincewide)[92] | |
| La Naval Festival[92] | October[92] | nationwide[92] | |
| Raniag Twilight Festival[121] | October[121] | Vigan City[121] | part of the local people's tradition of giving light to the spirits of departed loved ones[121] |
November[edit]
| Name | Date range | Location | Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festival of Lights | Nov 1 | Sagada, Mountain Province | |
| Banaag Festival[122] | Nov 1[122] | Anilao, Iloilo[122] | |
| Tumba Festival (Candle Festival) |
Nov 2 | San Luis, Batangas | |
| Pintaflores Festival[31][66] | Nov 3 to Nov 5[66][122] | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental[31][66][122] | festival marked by a street dancing,[66] (in honor of Saint Charles Borromeo)[31][122] |
| San Carlos City Fiesta[122] | Nov 4[122] | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental[122] | |
| Kansilay Festival[31] | Nov 5 to Nov 13[31] | Silay City, Negros Occidental[122] | |
| Angono Arts Festival[122] | Nov 5 to Nov 25[122] | Angono, Rizal[122] | |
| Negros Day[122] | Nov 5[122] | Negros Occidental[122] | |
| El Cinco de Noviembre / Kansilay Festival[122] | Nov 5[122] | Bago, Negros Occidental[122] | |
| Bagat Festival / Araw ng Sibagat[123] | Nov 6[123] | Sibagat, Agusan del Sur[123] | |
| Helobong Festival (Helubong)[122] |
Nov 9 to Nov 15[122] (2nd week)[31] |
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato[31][122] | |
| Sandurot Festival[122] | Nov 9 to Nov 15[122] | Dumaguete[122] | |
| Visayas-Mindanao Drum and Bugle Corps[122] | Nov 9 to Nov 15[122] | Mindanao area / Cagayan de Oro[122] | |
| Taw-anay Gugma[122] | Nov 11[122] | Dumalag, Capiz[122] | |
| Kalag-Kalag Festival[66] | Nov 13[66] | Cebu City[66] | |
| Pandag-kitab Oriental Mindoro[122] | Nov 14[122] | Calapan[122] | provincial festival[122] |
| Founding Anniversary of Occidental Mindoro[122] | Nov 15[122] | Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro[122] | |
| La Union Surfing Invitational/Surfing Festival[122] | Nov 17 to Nov 19[122] | San Juan, La Union[122] | |
| Kahilwayan Festival/Cry of Santa Barbara[122] | Nov 17[122] | Santa Barbara, Iloilo[122] | |
| Urukay Festival[122] | Nov 18 to Nov 19[122] | Anini-y, Antique[122] | |
| Baguio Arts Festival[122] | Nov 18[122] | Baguio[122] | |
| Inilusan[122] | Nov 20 to Nov 25[122] | Mambusao, Capiz[122] | |
| Inilusan[122] | Nov 20 to Nov 25[122] | Mambusao, Capiz[122] | |
| Pinnakan Festival | Nov 20 to Nov 25 | Luna, La Union | |
| Kalimudan Festival[122] | Nov 21[122] | Isulan, Sultan Kudarat[122] | tribal fiesta[122] |
| Higantes Festival (Feast of San Clemente)[31][38][66][122] |
Nov 22 to Nov 23[31][38][66][122] | Angono, Rizal[122] | marked by giant papier mache effigies,[66] (in honor of Saint Clement)[38][66] |
| Guinakit of Maguindanao[31] | Nov 22[31] | Rio Grande de Mindanao[31] | boat parade[31] |
| Cordillera Festival[122] | Nov 22[122] | Baguio[122] | |
| Kabkaban Festival[122] | Nov 23 to Nov 29[122] | Carcar, Cebu[122] | |
| Benguet Foundation Day[122] | Nov 23[122] | Benguet[122] | |
| Santa Ipon Festival[66] | Nov 25 to Dec 25[66] | Santa, Ilocos Sur[66] | thanksgiving celebration highlighted by the catching of the ipon[66] |
| Feast of Santa Catalina[122] | Nov 26[122] | Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro[122] | |
| Panangedayew[122] | Nov 27[122] | Dagupan[122] | |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception[31] | Nov 29 to Dec 8[31] | Puerto Princesa City[31] | |
| Day-ang Di Onga Festival[66] | Nov 30[66] | Baguio[66] | features young Cordillerans in a day-long event to "celebrate life"[66] |
| Annual Pinatubo Trek (A March to Peace Tranquility)[122] |
Nov 30[122] | Capas, Tarlac[122] | |
| Adivay[124][125] | Nov[124][125] | La Trinidad, Benguet[124][125] | celebration of culture and tradition of Benguet ethnic tribes[124][125] |
| P'yagsawitan Festival[31][66][122] | November (3rd week),[31][66] Nov 18 to Nov 25[122] |
Maragusan, Davao de Oro[31][66][122] | involves performances by indigenous groups of the area, and harvest-related thanksgiving rituals[31][66] |
| Kawayanan Festival[66] | November (3rd week)[66] | Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur[66] | celebrates the versatility of the Bamboo plant[66] |
| Binabayani Festival[66] | November (last week)[66] | Masinloc, Zambales[66] | re-enacts the war between the Aetas and the Christians through dance[66] |
| Crown Festival | November (third week) | Taytay, Rizal | |
| Tan-Ok ni Ilocano Festival of Festivals | November (third week) | Ilocos Norte | A festival wherein the municipalities and cities of the provinces showcases their our tradition and cultures.The pride of Ilocanos. |
| Pas'ungko s'g Mis Occ | November (month-long) | Misamis Occidental |
December[edit]
Part of Christmas
| Name | Date range | Location | Notes (commemoration/main attraction(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SumBingTik (Suman, Bibingka, Latik) Festival[126] |
Dec 1[126] | Cainta, Rizal[126] | |
| Luglugan - Pancit Malabon Festival[127] | Dec 1 to Dec 10[127] | Malabon[127] | |
| Rimat ti Amianan[127] | Dec 1 to Dec 18[127] | San Fernando City, La Union[127] | |
| Kamundagan Festival[127] | Dec 1 to Dec 31[127] | Naga City, Camarines Sur[127] | |
| Sinukwan Festival[127] | Dec 1 to Dec 7[127] | San Fernando City[127] | |
| Hugyawan Dalansayaw[127] | Dec 1 to Dec 7[127] | Dumaguete[127] | |
| Pasigahan sa Balingasag[127] | Dec 1 to Jan 7[127] | Balingasag, Misamis Oriental[127] | |
| Galicayo Festival[127] | Dec 1 to Dec 9[127] | Manaoag, Pangasinan[127] | |
| Kabakahan Festival[127] | Dec 1[127] | Padre Garcia, Batangas[127] | |
| Kalamay Festival[127] | Dec 2[127] | San Enrique, Iloilo[127] | |
| Fiesta de Los Toros[127] | Dec 2[127] | Nasugbu, Batangas[127] | |
| Yugyugan Festival[127] | Dec 3 to Dec 12[127] | Pagsanjan, Laguna[127] | |
| Sinadya sa Halara Festival[127] | Dec 3 to Dec 8[127] | Roxas City, Capiz[127] | thanksgiving festival[127] |
| Paskuhan sa Maraykit[127] | Dec 5 (1st Saturday)[127] | San Juan, Batangas[127] | |
| Christmas Symbols Festival[127] | Dec 6[127] | Tangub City[127] | |
| Pag-alad Festival[127] | Dec 7 to Dec 8[127] | San Fernando, Romblon[127] | |
| Pagoda and Caracol (Fluvial Parade)[127] |
Dec 7 to Dec 9[127] | Malabon[127] | |
| Rungawan Festival | Dec 8 | Concepcion, Romblon | Sibale Island |
| Hinugyawan Festival | Dec 8 | Santa Maria, Romblon | Tablas Island |
| Fluvial Procession at Taal[127] | Dec 8 to Dec 9[127] | Taal, Batangas[127] | |
| Tag-anitohan[127] | Dec 8 to Dec 9[127] | Tudela, Cebu (Camotes Island)[127] | |
| Rehiyon-Rehiyon[127] | Dec 8[127] | Marikina[127] | |
| Immaculate Conception Day[127] | Dec 8[127] | Cotabato City[127] | |
| Feast of Immaculate Conception (Burunyugan)[127] |
Dec 8[127] | Puerto Princesa City[127] | |
| San Teodoro Day and Immaculate Conception Feast[127] | Dec 8[127] | San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro[127] | |
| Coco Festival[127] | Dec 8[127] | San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro[127] | |
| Adyawan Festival[127] | Dec 8[127] | San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro[127] | |
| Bonggahan sa Valencia[127] | Dec 10[127] | Valencia City, Bukidnon[127] | |
| Pampanga Day[127] | Dec 11[127] | San Fernando, Pampanga[127] | |
| Kasadyaan Festival (Mardi Gras)[127] |
Dec 12 to Dec 14[127] | Dumaguete[127] | |
| Parayan Festival[127] | Dec 12[127] | Pototan, Iloilo[127] | |
| Festival of Lights & Music[127] | Dec 12[127] | La Carlota City[127] | |
| Pastores Bicol[127] | Dec 12[127] | Legazpi City[127] | |
| Lambayok Festival[127] | Dec 12[127] | San Juan, Batangas[127] | |
| Bod-bod Festival[127] | Dec 14 to Dec 16[127] | Tanjay City, Negros Oriental[127] | |
| San Fernando Giant Lantern Festival[31][38][127][128] | Dec 14 to Dec 20,[127] or (month long)[128] |
San Fernando, Pampanga[31][38][127][128] | Christmas lanterns[31][38][128] |
| Kanyong Kawayan Festival[127] | Dec 14 to Dec 20[127] | Kidapawan City[127] | |
| Shariff Kabunsuan Festival[127] | Dec 15 to Dec 19[127] | Cotabato City / Maguindanao[127] | Kuyog Street dancing and Guinakit Fluvial Parade |
| Pantatan Festival[127] | Dec 15 to Dec 19[127] | Zarraga, Iloilo[127] | |
| Lantern Festival[127] | Dec 15 to Dec 31[127] | Bacolod[127] | |
| Misa de Gallo[127] | Dec 16 to Dec 24[127] | nationwide[127] | |
| Iwag Christmas Lights Festival[127] | Dec 16 to Dec 31[127] | Pototan, Iloilo[127] | |
| Sorsogon Festival[127] | Dec 16[127] | Sorsogon City[127] | |
| Palupok Bayong Festival[127] | Dec 18[127] | Santa Barbara, Iloilo[127] | |
| Tultugan Festival[127] | Dec 21 to Dec 27[127] | Maasin, Iloilo[127] | |
| Araw ng Montalban/Pamitinan Festival[127] | Dec 21[127] | Rodriguez, Rizal[127] | |
| Christmas Food Street Festival[127] | Dec 22[127] | Cebu City[127] | |
| Maytinis Festival[127] | Dec 24[127] | Kawit, Cavite[127] | |
| Kanyon-kanyon Festival (Patunog-tunog Kanyon sa New Year)[127] |
Dec 25 to Dec 31[127] | Santa Barbara, Iloilo[127] | |
| Pasidungog[127] | Dec 25 to Dec 31[127] | San Miguel, Iloilo[127] | |
| Puto Festival[127] | Dec 26 to Dec 28[127] | Calasiao, Pangasinan[127] | |
| Idioc Festival | Dec 27 | Cajidiocan, Romblon | Sibuyan Island |
| Handuraw Festival[127] | Dec 27 to Dec 31[127] | Dapitan[127] | |
| Kaliugyon Festival[127] | Dec 28 to Jan 1[127] | Libacao, Aklan[127] | |
| Pawil Dagupan[127] | Dec 28 to Dec 31[127] | Dagupan[127] | |
| Niños Inosentes Day (Yawa-yawa Festival)[127] |
Dec 28[127] | Ibajay, Aklan[127] | |
| Horse Festival[127] | Dec 29 to Dec 30[127] | Plaridel, Bulacan[127] | |
| Rizal's Death Anniversary[127] | Dec 30[127] | Dapitan[127] | |
| Torotot Festival | Dec 31 to Jan 1 | Davao City | |
| Pakalog sa Pasig[127] | Dec 31[127] | Pasig[127] | |
| Kaluskos Bamboo Arch Festival[127] | December (month long)[127] | Cardona, Rizal[127] | |
| Damili Festival[127] | December (month long) | San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte | Give thanks to its patron (St Nicholas) and the art of pottery |
| Sanghiyang Festival | Alfonso, Cavite | ||
| World Costume Festival | Vigan City | international event | |
| Buntal Hat Festival[129] | Baliuag, Bulacan[129] | buntal hat weaving[129] |
See also[edit]
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- Christmas in the Philippines
- Holy Week in the Philippines
- Film festivals in the Philippines
- Music festivals in the Philippines
- Public holidays in the Philippines
- Patronal festival
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The one unifying element amongst the geographical, historical and cultural diversity of the Philippines is the fiesta. Described as the most beloved institution in the country, fiesta is the embodiment of everything held dear by the Filipino people – pageantry, drama, humor, friendship, religious piety and earthy revelry. The roots of the fiesta reach back to the early years of Spanish rule, when the friars coaxed their converts within hearing distance of the church bells with the pomp and ceremony of organized celebrations. The Christian aspects of fiesta thinly veil ancient beliefs pagan celebration were altered rather than outlawed, the dances and rituals offered to saints, instead of heathen gods.
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There is always a fiesta (festival) going on somewhere in the Philippines as every city and barrio holds at least one each year. The fiesta is usually to honor the local Roman Catholic patron saint and pay homage to the barrio's namesake for good harvest and health. It is a mixture of both pagan and Catholic beliefs. These fiestas are marked by feasting and celebration of holy mass, music, dance and song.
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MIDSAYAP, Cotabato (Jan 11) – One of the region's most popular festival, Midsayap's "Halad sa Sto. Niño" commenced on January 10 with a splendid line up of events joined by thousands of people from Cotabato province and nearby places.
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CEBU – The municipality of Borbon will launch the Silmugi Festival this coming January as its official festival during the town's fiesta celebration in honor of its patron saint San Sebastian Martyr.
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The Halamanan fest has since become a yearly tourism-seller as a token of gratitude of town residents to Guiguinto's patron saint St. Ildephonsus (San Ildefonso), every 23th of January.
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Its Halamanan Festival, held every January, showcases the town's garden and landscape industry.
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