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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Standard office hours today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday
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Monday, August 3
UTC+08:00
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Banks
Commercial bank branches, credit unions, and financial service centers.
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Open nowGovernment
National government agencies, Manila City Hall administrative offices, and public service counters.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Open nowRetail
Shopping malls, department stores, supermarkets, and neighborhood retail shops.
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Open nowDining
Restaurants, cafes, food halls, and casual dining venues across Manila.
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Corporate headquarters, professional service firms, and business process outsourcing offices. Standard 8-hour workday; BPO and IT operations run continuously.
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Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Philippines
01 Jan New Year's DayBagong Taon Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
17 Feb Chinese New Year Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
02 Apr Maundy ThursdayHuwebes Santo Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Apr Good FridayBiyernes Santo Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
04 Apr Holy SaturdaySabado de Gloria Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
09 Apr Day of ValorAraw ng Kagitingan Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour DayAraw ng Paggawa Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
12 Jun Independence DayAraw ng Kalayaan Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
21 Aug Ninoy Aquino DayAraw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. 18 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
31 Aug National Heroes DayAraw ng mga Bayani 28 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
31 Oct All Saints' Day Eve 89 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Nov All Saints' DayAraw ng mga Santo 90 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
30 Nov Bonifacio DayAraw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio 119 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
08 Dec Feast of the Immaculate Conception of MaryKapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion 127 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
24 Dec Christmas Eve 143 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas DayAraw ng Pasko 144 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
30 Dec Rizal DayAraw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal 149 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
31 Dec Last Day of The YearHuling Araw ng Taon 150 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Noon Break Policy in Government
Under the Ease of Doing Business Act, government agencies in Manila maintain continuous frontline service without closing for lunch between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
Branch vs. Mall Banking
Standard standalone bank branches close late afternoon on weekdays and remain closed on weekends, whereas branches inside major shopping centers often open on Saturdays.
Shopping Center Operating Hours
Life in Manila heavily involves air-conditioned shopping malls such as SM City Manila and Robinsons Manila, which operate daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM.
Round-the-Clock BPO Economy
Manila has an extensive 24-hour business processing industry, ensuring fast-food franchises, convenience stores, and key transport services run 24/7.
Public Holiday Schedules
During Philippine national holidays and local Manila holidays, government agencies and offices close, while retail and dining sectors remain open or adjust slightly.