The Philippines is known the world over as a place of beautiful natural wonders. It attracts millions of foreign tourists who are drawn to its white sand beaches and pristine waters every year. And it is definitely a must-see destination too for its rich and colorful festivals.
Festivals are called fiesta or piyesta locally. They are crowd-drawing events and a prominent annual cultural experience of every Filipino regardless of class and background. These are celebrations that are conducted everywhere, from national down to the level of barangay (the smallest political unit), all year round that the country is famous for being “fiesta islands”.
Below is the list of top festivals in the Philippines.
Bacoor Cityhood Anniversary is celebrated in the city of Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines every June 23. It is a special non working holiday in the city by virtue of Republic Act No. 10814. The city also celebrates the Bakood Festival every September. History of Bacoor Cityhood Bacoor City is a first-class component city in the Calabarzon […]
Bakood Festival is a cultural festival, founding anniversary, and religious fiesta in Bacoor City, Cavite, Philippines every September. It is held in honor of St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of the city on the 28th and the founding anniversary the day after. The date may be a special non working holiday (such as […]
Talakudong Festival is the celebration for Tacurong City Charter Day in the city of Takurong, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines every September 18. Etymology Talakudong refers to the head covering that is said to be worn by people who lived in the city in the past. It is also where the name of the city comes from. […]
Bislig City Charter Day is the charter day celebration held in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, Philippines every September 18. In the past, the celebration was called Karawasan Festival. The date is a special nonworking holiday in the city by virtue of Republic Act No. 9683 that was approved by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on August […]
Manaragat Festival is a cultural festival and religious fiesta in Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines every August 24. A month-long event, it is celebrated in honor of St. Bartholomew. The date may be a special nonworking holiday through executive issuance (such as Proclamation No. 263 in 2023). The city also celebrates the Catbalogan City Charter Anniversary […]
Calbayog City Charter Day is observed in the city of Calbayog, Samar, Philippines every October 16. It celebrates the conversion of then municipality of Calbayog to a city pursuant to Republic Act No. 328 that was passed in 1948. The date is a special nonworking holiday by virtue of Republic Act No. 11184 signed by […]
Sarakiki Hadang Festival, also known by its shortened name Sarakiki Festival, is a cultural and religious festival held in Calbayog City, Samar, Philippines every September 8. Its eight-day calendar begins from the first of September and closing activities occurring on the eighth, which in Roman Catholic calendar coincides with the feast of the Nativity of […]
Sinulog sa Tanjay Festival, also called Sinulog de Tanjay Festival, is a major cultural festival and religious fiesta in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, Philippines every July 25. The date may be proclaimed a special nonworking holiday (see Proclamation No. 10 in 2022). The city also celebrates the Tanjay City Charter Anniversary every April 1, Tanjay […]
Tanjay City Charter Anniversary is celebrated in the city of Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Philippines every April 1st. The event remembers the cityhood of Tanjay in 2001. The date may be declared a special nonworking holiday, such as Proclamation 932 issued in 2020. It also holds the Tanjay City Children’s Festival every January, annual Sinulog de […]
Aurora Festival is a religious fiesta in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, Philippines in August 31. The city also observes Tanjay City Charter Anniversary every April 1. It also celebrates the Sinulog sa Tanjay Festival every July 25 and Tanjay City Children’s Festival every January. History of Aurora Festival Aurora Festival began as an expression of […]