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.
Araw ng Talakag, which translates to Talakag Day, is also called Talakag Founding Anniversary and celebrated in the municipality of Talakag, Bukidnon, Philippines every March 19. The date may be a special holiday through issuances such as the Proclamation No. 684 in 2019. History of Talakag Talakag is considered highlanders’ golden paradise of Bukidnon. Its […]
Masbate Founding Anniversary is celebrated in Masbate, Philippines every March 18. The date may be declared a special non working holiday in the province through presidential issuance such as Proclamation No. 1307 in 2022. The province also holds the annual Rodeo Masbateño Festival every April. History of Masbate Masbate is part of the Bicol Region […]
Catbalogan City Charter Anniversary is a charter day observance celebrated every June 16 in Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines. The date was a special nonworking holiday in 2008 by virtue of Proclamation No. 1528 that was approved June 12 of the same year. History of Catbalogan City Catbalogan City is one of the component cities in […]
Tayug Founding Anniversary is held in conjunction with the religious feast of St. Patrick of Ireland every March 17 in the town of Tayug, Pangasinan, Philippines. March 17 may be declared special nonworking holiday such as Proclamation No. 1324 issued in 2022. History of Tayug The history of Tayug began during the colonial era. It […]
Araw ng Dabaw, translated in English to Davao Day, is the cityhood anniversary and charter day celebration of Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines every March 1. The city observes special non-working holiday subject to issuance from the Office of the President every first of March pursuant to Republic Act No. 11379. The city also […]
Gawagaway-yan Festival is a cultural festival and cityhood anniversary of the city of Cauayan, Isabela, Philippines every March 30. The city also celebrates the feast of its patroness, Our Lady of the Pillar, every October. History of Cauayan City The Gaddang people were thought to be pioneers in what is now the city of Cauayan, […]
Tanauan Cityhood Anniversary is a celebration of Tanauan (in Batangas, Philippines) becoming a city in 2001 every March 10. The date is sometimes declared a holiday like Proclamation No. 114 that was issued by President Benigno Aquino in 2011. The city also celebrates Apolinario Mabini Day every 23rd of July by virtue of Republic Act […]
IGACOS Festival, also known as Island Garden City of Samal Festival and Island Garden City of Samal Founding Anniversary, is the cultural festival and founding anniversary of Samal City, Davao del Norte, Philippines every March 7. It commemorates the cityhood of Samal in 1998. History of Samal City Samal City is a component city of […]
Mahaguyog Festival is an agricultural festival, foundation anniversary, and religious fiesta in Sto. Tomas, Batangas, Philippines that starts in the last week of February to March 7. Etymology Mahaguyog Festival is a combination of various agricultural produce. It is taken from mais (corn), halaman (plants), gulay (vegetables), and niyog (coconut). History of Mahaguyog Festival Mahaguyog […]
Begnas di Bauko Festival is the annual cultural festival in the municipality of Bauko, Mountain Province, Philippines every March 9. At times, the date is a holiday such as in 2018 by virtue of Proclamation No. 440. Etymology The word begnas means thanksgiving in the mother tongue of the townsfolk. It refers to rituals and […]