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List of festivals in the Philippines

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

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

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

Name Date Location Notes
Binalbal Festival 1 Tudela, Misamis Occidental
Baggak Festival 5 Bauang, La Union Celebrates the municipality’s founding anniversary
Kuraldal Festival 6 Sasmuan, Pampanga Honours the town’s patroness, Saint Lucy
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 Festival lasts a week
Minasa Festival 2nd week Bustos, Bulacan
Batingaw Festival 13 Cabuyao City
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 Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro City, Butuan City, and Southern Leyte throughout the year) Honours the Santo Niño de Cebú
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, Negros Occidental
Hirinugyaw-Suguidanonay Festival Last week Calinog, Iloilo
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]

Name Date Location Notes
Bambanti Festival[29] February Isabela province Scarecrows and harvest festival
World War II Anniversary[30] February World War II sites[30]
Pista Sintura[30] February Cotabato City[30]
Kaamulan Festival[31][30][32][33] February (2nd week) to Mar 10[32] Malaybalay City, Bukidnon[31][30][32] gathering of Bukidnon’s ethic tribes[33]
Hamaka Festival[34] February (2nd week) Taytay, Rizal
Pahimis Festival[30] February (2nd week)[30] Amadeo, Cavite[30]
Pistang Bayan alay kay Sta. Marta[35] 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[36][30][32] February (3rd Sunday),[36][32]
(21–22)		 Arevalo, Iloilo City[30] 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[36]
Kalilangan Festival[31][30][32] February (4th week),[31]
(20–27)		 General Santos City[31][30][32]
Hot Air Balloon
(Clark Festival)[31]		 February (early Feb.)[31] Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga[31] annual tournament of balloonist[31]
Chinese New Year[37] February (early Feb.)[37] nationwide
Festival of Hearts[31][30] February (month long)[31] Tanjay City[31][30]
The Philippine International Arts Festival
(PIAF)[30]		 February (whole month)[30] nationwide[30]
Sumilang Festival
(Our Lady of Candelaria Feast)		 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[30] Feb 1 to Feb 28[30] Legazpi City[30]
National Arts Month[30] Feb 1 to Feb 28[30] nationwide[30]
Suroy sa Surigao[30] Feb 1 to Feb 28[30] Surigao City[30]
Salakayan Festival[30] Feb 1 to Feb 6[30] Miag-ao, Iloilo[30]
Lavandero Festival[30] Feb 1 to Feb 6[30] Mandaluyong[30]
Pamulinawen Festival[31][30] Feb 2 to Feb 10,[30]
or 7–10		 Laoag City[31][30] Honours the city’s patron, Saint William of Maleval[31]
Dagkot Festival[30] Feb 2[30] Cabadbaran City[30]
Panranumag Festival Feb 3 Corcuera, Romblon Simara Island
Feast of Our Lady of Candles[36][30] Feb 2[36][30] 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[31][30][32] Feb 3 to Feb 11[30] Las Piñas[31][30][32] 10-day series of cultural events
Guling-Guling Festival[30] February (day before Ash Wednesday) Paoay, Ilocos Norte[30]
Kali-Kalihan Harvest Festival[30] Feb 6[30] Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental[30]
Fiesta Tsinoy[30] Feb 6[30] Legazpi City[30]
Utanon Festival[30] Feb 6[30] Dalaguete, Cebu[30]
Kalesa Festival Feb 7 Laoag City
Pagoda sa Daan & Pandangguhan Festival[30] Feb 8[30] Pateros[30]
Fistahan Feb 9 to Feb 15 Davao City
Davao Chinese New Year[30] Feb 9 to Feb 17[30] Davao City[30]
Mandaluyong Liberation Day & Cityhood Anniversary[30] Feb 9[30] Mandaluyong[30]
Bulang-Bulang Festival[30] Feb 9[30] San Enrique, Negros Occidental[30]
Patunob Festival[30] Feb 10 to Feb 11[30] Binuangan, Misamis Oriental[30]
Taytay Hamaka Festival[30][32] Feb 10 to Feb 16,[32]
or 9–15		 Taytay, Rizal 7-day event showcasing artistry and craftsmanship
Bod-bod Kabog Festival[30] Feb 10[30] Catmon, Cebu[30]
Aquero Festival[30] Feb 11 to Feb 13[30] Aglipay, Quirino[30]
Pabalhas sa Tablas[30] Feb 11[30] Candoni, Negros Occidental[30]
Spring Festival
(Chinese Lunar New Year)[30]		 Feb 11[30] Iriga City[30]
Tinagba Festival[31][30][32][39] Feb 11[30][39] Iriga City[30][32]
(Bicol)[31][39]		 harvest festival,[32][39] Our Lady of Lourdes[31][32][39]
Palanyag Festival Feb 12 Parañaque
Tiburin Horse Race[30] Feb 12[30] Pasay[30]
Pamaypay ng Caloocan Festival[30] Feb 12[30] Caloocan[30]
Sambalilo Hat Festival[31][30] Feb 13 to Feb 19[30] Parañaque[31][30]
Local Media Familiarization Festival[30] Feb 13 to Feb 19[30] Cagayan de Oro City[30]
Feast Day of Santa Clara[30] Feb 13[30] Pasay[30]
Pasayaw Festival[30] Feb 14 to Feb 17[30] Padre Burgos, Quezon[30]
Suman Festival
(Aurora Foundation Day)[31][30]		 Feb 14 to Feb 19,[30]
(3rd week)		 Baler, Aurora[31][30]
Ollalion (Ullalim) Festival
(Kalinga Foundation Day)[30][32]		 Feb 14,[32]
or 11–14		 Tabuk City[30][32] celebrates the Kalinga culture[32]
Serenata[30] Feb 14[30] Pasay[30]
Apayao Province Foundation[30] Feb 14[30] Apayao[30]
Timpuyog Festival[30] Feb 14[30] Kiamba, Sarangani[30]
Menajak Festival[30] Feb 14[30] Calamba, Misamis Occidental[30]
Sorteo Grand Festival[40][41] Feb 16 to Feb 22
(every three years)[40]		 Carmona, Cavite[40][41]
Tawo–Tawo Festival[31][30] Feb 17[30] Bayawan City[31][30]
Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival[30] Feb 18 to Feb 19[30] Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro[30]
Laguimanok Festival[42][43] Feb 13[42] Padre Burgos[42][43]
Kap’yaan Festival[30] Feb 19[30] Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental[30]
Sinacbang Festival[30] Feb 19[30] Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental[30]
Babaylan Festival
(Babaylanes)[30][32]		 Feb 19[30][32] Bago[38][30][32] highlights the culture of the first settlers of Bago before the Spanish colonization[32]
Dapil Festival
(Bangued Town Fiesta)[30]		 Feb 20 to Feb 25[30] Bangued, Abra[30]
Mutya ng Caraga[30] Feb 20[30] Butuan City[30]
Balsahan Festival[30] Feb 20[30] Sibunag, Guimaras[30]
Asinan Festival[30] Feb 20[30] San Lorenzo, Guimaras[30]
Sampaguita Festival[30] Feb 21 to Feb 22,[30]
(2nd week)		 San Pedro City, Laguna[30] (in Honor of St.Peter.)
Buybuy Fest/Burgos Town Fiesta[30] Feb 21 to Feb 23[30] Burgos, La Union[30]
Wow Araw ng Caraga[30] Feb 22 to Feb 26[30] Caraga (regionwide)[30]
Panagtitimpuyog[30] Feb 23 to Feb 25[30] Nagtipunan, Quirino[30]
Caraga Anniversary[30] Feb 23 to Feb 25[30] Caraga[30]
Mahaguyog Festival[44][45] Feb 24 to Mar 7[45] Santo Tomas, Batangas[44][45] celebrates the abundance of mais, halaman, gulay and niyog, and highlights General Miguel Malvar[44][45]
Cebu City Charter Day[30] Feb 24[30] Cebu City[30]
Sibug-Sibug Festival[31][30] Feb 24[30]
or 17 – 26		 Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay[31][30] foundation day of Zamboanga Sibugay province[31]
Caragan Festival[30] Feb 25 to Feb 26[30] Mabalacat, Pampanga[30]
Panagbenga Festival
(Baguio Flower Festival)[37][30][32]		 Feb 26 (4th week)[31] Baguio[37][30][32] flower festival[37][32]
Hil-o Hil-o Festival[30] Feb 26 to Feb 28[30] Ma-ayon, Capiz[30]
Death Anniversary of Baldomero Aguinaldo[30] Feb 26[30] Kawit, Cavite[30]
Dia de Zamboanga[31][30] Feb 26[30] Zamboanga City,[30]
or Zamboanga Sibugay
Itik-Itik Festival[31][30] Feb 27,[30]
(last Sunday)		 Pasig[31][30] native duck (itik)[31]
Nangkaan Festival[30] Feb 27[30] Maigo, Lanao del Norte[30]
Maniambus Festival[30] Feb 27[30] Negros Occidental (provincewide)[30]
Sambayan Festival[30] Feb 28 to Mar 31[30] Tobias Fornier, Antique[30]

March

Part of Holy Week

Name Date range 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),[46]
(1–7)		 Santo Tomas, Batangas[44][45] week-long celebration of seven-day feast in honor of St. Thomas Aquinas[46]
Island Garden City of Samal Festival[46] March (1st week),[46]
(1–7)		 Samal, Davao del Norte[46] week-long celebration of Samal’s founding anniversary[46]
Hinatdan Festival[47] March (2nd week)[47] Cebu City[47]
Witches Festival[46] March (Holy Week)[46] Siquijor[46]
Sumbrero Festival[47] March
(no definite date)[47]		 Biñan, Laguna[47]
Say-am Festival[47] March
(no definite date)[47]		 Calanasan, Apayao[47]
Payvanuvanuan Festival[47] March to April (movable)[47] Mahatao, Batanes[47]
Turumba Festival[48] March
or Apr 21 to Apr 26		 Pakil, Laguna[48] seven-day feast in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows[48]
Banga Anniversary Fiesta[47] Mar 1 to Mar 4[47] Banga, South Cotabato[47]
Dinagsa Festival[47] Mar 1 to Mar 5[47] Muntinlupa[47]
Tinikling Mar 1 to Mar 6 Malaybalay City
Araw ng Island Garden City of Samal
(IGACOS Festival)[47]		 Mar 1 to Mar 7[47] Island Garden City of Samal[47]
Araw ng Tagum City[47] Mar 1 to Mar 7[47] Tagum City[47]
Parade of Festivals[47][49] Mar 1[47][49] Muntinlupa[47][49]
Sugbahan[47] Mar 2 to Mar 14[47] Davao City[47]
Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival – the Mangyan Cultural Festival[47] Mar 2 to Mar 4[47] Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro[47]
Pacto de Sangre
(Blood Compact of New Washington, Aklan)[47]		 Mar 3[47] New Washington, Aklan[47]
Council of Balabago Reenactment[47] Mar 4 to Mar 5[47] Culasi, Antique[47]
Manchatchatong Festival[47] Mar 4 to Mar 6[47] Balbalan, Kalinga[47]
Puerto Princesa Foundation Day[47] Mar 4[47] Puerto Princesa City[47]
Ses’long Festival[47] Mar 5 to Mar 16[47] T’Boli, South Cotabato[47]
Ayyoweng de Lambak ed Tadian[47] Mar 5[47] Tadian, Mountain Province[47]
Tilapia Festival[47] Mar 5[47] Braulio E. Dujali, Davao del Norte[47]
Kamayadan Festival[47] Mar 6 to Mar 10[47] Norala, South Cotabato[47]
Boling-boling Festival[47] Mar 6 to Mar 8[47] Catanauan, Quezon[47]
Bulawan Festival[47] Mar 6 to Mar 8[47] Nabunturan, Davao de Oro[47]
Abrenian Kawayan Festival
(Abra Foundation Day)[47][50]		 Mar 6 to Mar 9[47] Bangued, Abra[47][50] formerly known as Arya! Abra Festival; celebrates the founding of Abra province[31]
Panagtagbo Festival[47] Mar 7[47] Tagum City[47]
Al-law ng Kalumunan[47] Mar 7[47] Nabunturan, Davao de Oro[47]
Anibina Bulawanun Festival[46] Mar 8 (culmination)[46] Davao de Oro[46] eight-day multi-themed annual festival[46]
Anilag Festival[47] Mar 8 to Mar 15[47] Santa Cruz, Laguna[47]
Holistic Festival[47] Mar 9 to Mar 11[47] Labrador, Pangasinan[47]
Bantayan Festival[47] Mar 9 to Mar 15[47] Guimbal, Iloilo[47]
Eid al-Fitr[51] Mar 9,[38]
or Aug 30[51]		 Region XII[38] (regionwide)[51]
Penetensiyahan[47] Mar 9[47] Rosario, Batangas[47]
Araw ng Dabaw Celebration[31][47] Mar 10 to Mar 16[31][47] Davao City[31][47] celebration of Davao’s Foundation Day as a chartered city[31]
Anao Town Fiesta[47] Mar 13 to Mar 15[47] Anao, Tarlac[47]
Pintados de Passi Festival[31][47] Mar 14 to Mar 16,[31]
or Mar 11 to Mar 18[47]		 Passi City, Iloilo[31][47] history of Passi City[31]
Delfin Albano Patronal Town Fiesta[47] Mar 14 to Mar 17[47] Delfin Albano, Isabela[47]
Sikaran Festival[47] Mar 15[47] Baras, Rizal[47]
Bacao Festival[47] Mar 16 to Mar 20[47] Echague, Isabela[47]
Semana Santa sa Iguig Calvary Hills Mar 16 to Mar 23,
(Holy Week)[31]		 Iguig, Cagayan[31]
Homonhon Landing Anniversary[31][47] Mar 16[31][47] Homonhon, Eastern Samar[47] discovery of the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan[31]
Lugahait Festival[47] Mar 16[47] Lugait, Misamis Oriental[47]
Magallanes Festival[47] Mar 16[47] Guiuan, Eastern Samar[47]
Pasayaw Festival[47] Mar 17[47] Canlaon City, Negros Oriental[47]
Anitap Festival[47] Mar 17[47] Kapangan, Benguet[47]
Death Anniversary of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay[47] Mar 17[47] Castillejos, Zambales[47]
Paynauen Festival[47] Apr 21 to Apr 23[47] Iba, Zambales[47]
Banana Festival[47] Mar 18 to Mar 19[47] Baco, Oriental Mindoro[47]
Peñablanca Patronal Town Fiesta[47] Mar 18 to Mar 19[47] Peñablanca, Cagayan[47]
Diadi Town Fiesta[47] Mar 18 to Mar 21[47] Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya[47]
Strawberry Festival[47][52][53] Mar
(month-long)[47][53]		 La Trinidad, Benguet[47][52][53] strawberries and strawberry products[52][53]
Soli-Soli Festival[47] Mar 18[47] San Francisco, Cebu[47]
Carabao Festival Mar 19 San Jose, Romblon Formerly known as Jones
Tabak Festival[47] Mar 19 to Mar 22[47] Tabaco City, Albay[47]
Baykat Festival/Aritao Town Fiesta[47] Mar 19 to Mar 22[47] Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya[47]
Sulyog Festival[47] Mar 19[47] Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro[47]
Barotorera Festival[47] Mar 19[47] Gingoog City[47]
Mango Festival[54][55] Mar 19 to Mar 24[54][55] Iba, Zambales[54][55] mangoes and its by-products[54][55]
San Jose Fiesta[47] Mar 19[47] Davao de Oro[47]
Sinigayan Festival[31][47] Mar 19[31][47] Sagay City[31][47] Shell craft art[31]
Araw ng Panabo[47] Mar 20 to Mar 31[47] Panabo City[47]
Pindangan Festival[47] Mar 20[47] San Fernando City, La Union[47]
Saginyogan Festival Mar 21 Alcantara, Romblon Tablas Island
Sabutan Festival[47] Mar 21 to Mar 23[47] Palanan, Isabela[47]
Kalap Festival[47] Mar 21[47] Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro[47]
Alimango Festival[47] Mar 22[47] Lala, Lanao del Norte[47]
Torugpo[47] Mar 22[47] Carigara, Leyte[47]
Malaybalay City Chartered Day[47] Mar 22[47] Malaybalay City[47]
Tabacco Festival[47] Mar 23 to Mar 29[47] Candon City[47]
Ani Festival[47] Mar 23 to Mar 30[47] Dingras, Ilocos Norte[47]
19 Martyrs of Aklan[47] Mar 23[47] Kalibo, Aklan[47]
Salubong sa Angono Mar 26 to Mar 27,
(Holy Week)[31]		 Angono, Rizal[31] reunion of the Risen Christ with the Virgin Mary[31]
Kisi-kisi Festival[47] Mar 27 to Mar 31[47] Negros Occidental[47]
Manok ni San Pedro Festival[47] Mar 27[47] San Pedro, Laguna[47]
Marcos Town Fiesta/Mannalon Festival[47] Mar 27[47] Marcos, Ilocos Norte[47]
Tobacco Festival[56] Mar 28 to Mar 29[56] Candon City[56] tobacco[56]
Balut sa Puti Festival[57] Mar 29 Pateros, Metro Manila Full moon hatching of duck eggs, co-celebrated with Araw ng Pateros (Pateros Foundation Day). Movable celebration if fall in any days of Holy Week.
Katkat sa Dipolog[47] Mar 28 to Apr 3[47] Dipolog City[47]
Senakulo / Holy Week Rituals & Processions[47] Mar 28 to Apr 4[47] nationwide[47]
Cuaresma[47] Mar 28 to Apr 4[47] San Jose, Antique[47]
Parpaguha Festival Mar 29 San Andres, Romblon Tablas Island
Balot sa Puti Festival[47] Mar 29[47] Pateros[47]
Gawagaway-yan Kawayan Festival[47] Mar 30 to Apr 15[47] Cauayan City[47]
Malibay Cenaculo[47] Mar 30 to Apr 8[47] Pasay[47]
Bangus Festival[47] Mar 30[47] Panabo City[47]
Sinugdan
(Commemoration of the First Christian Mass)[47]		 Mar 31[31][47] Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte[31][47] commemoration of the first Christian mass[31]
First Easter Mass Celebration[47] Mar 31[47] Butuan City[47]
Holy Week[46] March to April[46] nationwide[46] week-long event honoring Jesus Christ’s death on the Cross[46]
Centurion Festival[46] March (Holy Week)[46] General Luna, Quezon[46] believed to be the origin of Marinduque’s Moriones Festival[46]
Kariton Festival[58] March Licab, Nueva Ecija[58] carabao-pulled carts, thanksgiving and harvest festival[58]
Moriones Festival[46][59] March (Holy Week),[46]
(Easter Sunday),
or Apr 2 to Apr 7[59]		 Boac,[38]
Marinduque[31][37][46][59]		 part of Holy Week;[37] commemorates Saint Longinus[31][38][46]
Pagtaltal sa Guimaras
(Ang Pagtaltal)[46][59][60]		 March
(Good Friday),[46]
or Apr 5 to Apr 6[59]		 Jordan, Guimaras[46][59][60] procession of flagellants and devotees in biblical attire[46]
Sugat Kabanhawan Festival March to April (Easter Sunday)[59][47] Minglanilla, Cebu[47] celebrates the meeting of the Risen Christ and the sorrowful Mother Mary (Sugat), and the resurrection of Jesus (Kabanhawan).

April[edit]

Part of Holy Week

Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Pantat Festival April (2nd week) Zarraga, Iloilo
Manaoag Pilgrimage[38] April (2nd week)[38] Manaoag, Pangasinan[38] Nuestra Señora de Manaoag[38]
Lami-Lamihan Festival[48][61] April (3rd week),
(14 to 16)[48][61]		 Lamitan,
Basilan[48]		 showcases the rich Yakan traditions[48]
Mutya ng Taguig[59] April (3rd week)[59] Taguig[59]
Tanduyong Festival[31] April (4th Sunday)[31] San Jose, Nueva Ecija[31] harvest celebration[31]
Kamarikutan Pagdiwata Arts Festival[59] April (fullmoon)[59] Puerto Princesa City[59]
Camote Festival/Bb. Zambales[59] April (movable)[59] Castillejos, Zambales[59]
Kinulob Festival[59] April
(no definite date)[59]		 Mabini, Batangas[59]
Itik Festival[59] April
(no definite date)[59]		 Victoria, Laguna[59]
Kadahoman Festival[59] Apr 1 to 1 May[59] Lagonoy, Camarines Sur[59]
Tugbong Festival Apr 1 to Apr 25 Pandan, Antique
Panagabuos Festival[59] Apr 1 to Apr 3[59] Banna, Ilocos Norte[59]
Suroy Ta[59] Apr 1 to 31 May[59] Davao City[59]
Fiesta Pasiklab[59] Apr 1 to 31 May[59] Quezon City[59]
Banana Festival[59] Apr 1 to Apr 5[59] La Castellana, Negros Occidental[59]
Kesong Puti Festival[59] Apr 1 to Apr 9[59] Santa Cruz, Laguna[59]
Linggo ng Palaspas or Domingo de Ramos[59] Apr 1[59] Parañaque[59]
Pandan Festival[59] Apr 3[59] Luisiana, Laguna[59]
Summer Youth Festival[59] Apr 4 to Apr 25[59] Zamboanga del Sur[59]
Hudas-hudas[59] Apr 4[59] San Jose de Buenavista, Antique[59]
Libod-sayaw[59] Apr 4[59] Bindoy, Negros Oriental[59]
Sagrada Familia Fiesta[59] Apr 4[59] Laak, Davao de Oro[59]
Lenten Festival of Herbal Preparation[31][59] Apr 5 to Apr 6,[59]
(Easter Saturday)[31]		 Siquijor, Siquijor[31][59]
Kanidugan Festival Apr 5 Odiongan, Romblon
Senakulo[59] Apr 5 and Apr 7 (Maundy Thursday & Black Saturday)[59] Castillejos, Zambales[59]
Pilgrimage to Ermita Hill[59] Apr 5 to Apr 6
(Holy Week)[59]		 Casiguran / Baler, Aurora[59]
Semana Santa at Iguig Calvary Hills[59] Apr 5 to Apr 6[59] Iguig, Cagayan[59]
Pasko sa Kasakit
(Semana Santa sa Bantayan)[59]		 Apr 5 to Apr 6[59] Bantayan, Cebu[59]
Semana Santa sa Bikol[59] Apr 5 to Apr 6[59] Calabanga, Camarines Sur[59]
Cenakulo
(Cainta, Rizal)[59]		 Apr 5 to Apr 6[59] Cainta, Rizal[59]
Lenten Observance
(San Pablo City)[59]		 Apr 5 to Apr 6[59] San Pablo City, Laguna[59]
Buhing Kalbaryo[59] Apr 5 to Apr 6[59] Cebu City[59]
Semana Santa
(Dipolog City)[59]		 Apr 5 to Apr 6[59] Dapitan City[59]
Katkat Sakripisyo sa 3003 Steps[59] Apr 5 to Apr 6[59] Dipolog City[59]
Live Stations of the Cross at San Carlos City[59] Apr 5 to Apr 6[59] San Carlos City, Negros Occidental[59]
Pagtaltal in Barotac Viejo[59] Apr 5 to Apr 6[59] Barotac Viejo, Iloilo[59]
Paghukom[59] Apr 5 to Apr 6[59] Calinog, Iloilo[59]
Kapiya Display and Pasyon Singing Contest[59] Apr 5 to Apr 6[59] Santa Barbara, Iloilo[59]
Semana Santa at Dariok Hills[59] Apr 5 to Apr 6[59] Santiago City[59]
Pak’kaat Kal’lo[59] Apr 5 to Apr 6[59] Magpet, Cotabato[59]
The Subok[59] Apr 5 to Apr 7[59] Taytay and Tanay, Rizal[59]
Semana Santa at Silay City[59] Apr 5 to Apr 8[59] Silay City[59]
Flagellants & Lenten Rites[59] Apr 5 to Apr 8[59] Paombong, Bulacan[59]
Giwang-giwang[59] Apr 6 (Good Friday)[59] Binangonan, Rizal[59]
Angeles Lenten Rites[59] Apr 6 (Good Friday)[59] Angeles City[59]
Lang-ay Festival[59] Apr 6 to Apr 8[59] Bontoc, Mountain Province[59]
San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites[31][59] Apr 6,[59]
(Holy Week)[31]		 San Fernando City, Pampanga[31][59]
Lenten Week/ “Pagpapako”[59] Apr 6[59] Baler and Casiguran, Aurora[59]
Pamalandong ha Palo[59] Apr 6[59] Palo, Leyte[59]
Kalbaryo[59] Apr 6[59] La Carlota City[59]
Ang Hatol
(the Way of the Cross)[59]		 Apr 6[59] Cainta, Rizal[59]
Prusisyon[59] Apr 6[59] Angeles City, Mabalacat, San Fernando,
Sasmuan and Betis, Pampanga[59]
Baliuag Lenten Procession[59] Apr 6[59] Baliuag, Bulacan[59]
Folk Healing[59] Apr 7 (Black Saturday)[59] San Antonio, Siquijor[59]
Salubong (Angono, Rizal)[59] Apr 7 to Apr 8[59] Angono, Rizal[59]
Pagay-pagay Festival[59] Apr 7 to Apr 8[59] Saguday, Quirino[59]
Allaw Ta Apo Sandawa[59] Apr 7[59] Kidapawan City[59]
Sugat Kabanhawan Festival[59] March to April,[59](Easter Sunday) Minglanilla, Cebu[59] celebrates the meeting of the Risen Christ and the sorrowful Mother Mary (Sugat), and the resurrection of Jesus (Kabanhawan)
Sunduan ha Carigara[59] Apr 8[59] Carigara, Leyte[59]
Sugat[59] Apr 8[59] San Carlos City[59]
Salubong (Easter Vigil) and
Pasko ng Pagkabuhay
(Feast of the Resurrection)[59]		 Apr 8[59] Parañaque[59]
Haladaya Festival[59] Apr 8[59] Daanbantayan, Cebu[59]
Sigpawan Festival[62] Apr 8[62] Lemery, Batangas[62] showcase the culture and natural resources of Lemery[62]
Malangsi Fishtival[63] Apr 8[63] Bayambang, Pangasinan[63] fish festival[63]
Dupax del Sur Town Fiesta[59] Apr 9 to Apr 11[59] Dupax Del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya[59]
Rodeo Masbateño[59] Apr 9 to Apr 14[59] Masbate City[59]
Panaad sa Negros[38][59] Apr 9 to Apr 15,[59]
or (2nd or 3rd week)[38]		 Bacolod[38][59] fusion of fiestas of 13 cities and 19 towns of the whole province of Negros Occidental[38]
Araw ng Kagitingan[59] Apr 9[59] Mount Samat, Bataan[59]
Turumba Festival[59] Apr 10, 16 18, 27,
6 May, 18, 27[59]		 Pakil, Laguna[59]
Pandan Festival[59] Apr 11 to Apr 16[59] Mapandan, Pangasinan[59]
Aliwan Fiesta[59] Apr 12 to Apr 14[59] Pasay[59]
Bambang Town Fiesta: “Panggayjaya Festival”[59] Apr 13 to Apr 16[59] Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya[59]
Bantayog Festival[59] Apr 13 to Apr 16[59] Camarines Norte[59]
Ana Kalang Festival[59] Apr 13 to Apr 17[59] Nagcarlan, Laguna[59]
Easthfest Summer Festival[59] Apr 13 to 6 May[59] Tagum City[59]
Bancathon sa Magnaga[59] Apr 13[59] Pantukan, Davao de Oro[59]
Hugyaw sa Kadagatan[59] Apr 14[59] Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte[59]
Baybayon Festival[59] Apr 15 to Apr 17[59] Sagñay, Camarines Sur[59]
Tampisaw Festival
(Earth Day Celebration)[59]		 Apr 16 to Apr 18[59] Concepcion, Iloilo[59]
Tungoh ad Hungduan[59] Apr 16 to Apr 19[59] Hungduan, Ifugao[59]
Garlic Festival[59] Apr 16 to Apr 20[59] Pinili, Ilocos Norte[59]
Ka-angkan[59] Apr 16 to Apr 22[59] Marikina[59]
Bangus Festival[59] Apr 17 to 4 May[59] Dagupan City, Pangasinan[59]
Binongey Festival[59] Apr 17[59] Anda, Pangasinan[59]
Linubian Festival[64] Apr 17 to Apr 19
(3rd week)[64]		 Rosario, La Union[64] showcases harvests of the municipality[64]
Kasibu Town Fiesta[59] Apr 18 to Apr 19[59] Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya[59]
Alfonso Castañeda Town Fiesta[59] Apr 18 to Apr 20[59] Alfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya[59]
Pasa-pasa Festival[59] Apr 18 to Apr 21[59] Monreal, Masbate[59]
Bugsayan Festival Apr 19 Santa Fe, Romblon Tablas Island
Tarlac City Charter Anniversary[59] Apr 19[59] Tarlac City, Tarlac[59]
Cocowayan Festival[59] Apr 20 to Apr 25[59] Isabela, Basilan[59]
Mango-bamboo Festival and Trade Fair[59] Apr 20 to Apr 27[59] San Carlos, Pangasinan[59]
“La Laguna” Festival[59] Apr 20 to Apr 29[59] Santa Cruz, Laguna[59]
Caromata Festival Town Fiesta[59] Apr 20[59] Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental[59]
Sunduan – Feast of Santa Rosa de Lima[59] Apr 21 (3rd Saturday)[59] Pasig[59]
Agoo Semana Santa[59] Apr 21 to Apr 22,[59]
or (Holy Week)[31]		 Agoo, La Union[31][59]
Panaad[59][65] Apr 21 to Apr 22,[59]
(Holy Week)[65]		 Camiguin[59] devotees trek to Vulkan Peak as an act of penance[65]
Senakulo
(Way of the Cross)[59]		 Apr 21 to Apr 22[59] Parañaque[59]
Gotad ad Hingyon[59] Apr 21 to Apr 24[59] Hingyon, Ifugao[59]
Sanduguan Festival[59][66] Apr 21 to Apr 27,[59]
or Nov 15[66]		 Calapan, Mindoro Oriental[59][66] reenacts the first contact between the natives of Mindoro and traders from China[66]
Bangkarera[59] Apr 21[59] Peñablanca, Cagayan[59] boat-rowing race[59]
Pabasa ng Pasyon[59] Apr 21[59] San Juan, Batangas[59]
Pagsalabuk Festival[59] Apr 22 to 19 May[59] Dipolog City[59]
Hinugyaw sa Hinigaran Festival[59] Apr 22 to Apr 23[59] Hinigaran, Negros Occidental[59]
Kangayedan Festival[59] Apr 22 to Apr 26[59] Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte[59]
Subic ‘ay Festival[59] Apr 22 to Apr 28[59] Subic, Zambales[59]
Gotad ad Kiangan[59] Apr 23 to Apr 25[59] Kiangan, Ifugao[59]
Pista sa Kinaiyahan[59] Apr 23 to Apr 26[59] Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur[59]
Pinakbet Festival[59] Apr 23[59] Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur[59]
Pista’y Dayat[31][59][67] Apr 24 to 1 May[59][67] Lingayen,[31][59]Pangasinan[67] fishermen’s harvest and thanksgiving festival[31][67]
Sibit Sibit Festival[59] Apr 24 to Apr 30
(last week)[59]		 Olongapo City[59]
Yagyag Festival[59] Apr 24 to Apr 30[59] Sibulan, Negros Oriental[59]
Karosahan Festival[59] Apr 24[59] Nueva Valencia, Guimaras[59]
Araw ng Sulop[59] Apr 24[59] Sulop, Davao del Sur[59]
Talabukon Festival Apr 25 Looc, Romblon Tablas Island
Panagsangal Festival[59] Apr 25 to 1 May[59] Baggao, Cagayan[59]
Sinabalu Festival[59] Apr 25 to Apr 26[59] Rizal, Cagayan[59]
The Sabutan Festival and Mini-trade Fair[59] Apr 25 to Apr 29[59] Mabitac, Oriental Mindoro[59]
Imbayah Festtival[59] Apr 25 to Apr 29[59] Banaue, Ifugao[59]
Baggak Summer Festival[59] Apr 25 to Apr 30[59] Bauang, La Union[59]
Pasalamat Festival[59][67] Apr 25,[59]
or 1 May[67]		 La Carlota City[59][67] labor and thanksgiving festival[67]
Aklan Day Celebration[59] Apr 25[59] Aklan[59]
Panagat “Fish” Tival[59] Apr 25[59] Estancia, Iloilo[59]
Bahag-hari Festival[59] Apr 25[59] Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro[59]
Balingoan Festival[59] Apr 25[59] Balingoan, Misamis Oriental[59]
Liliw Gat Tayaw Tsinelas Festival[59] Apr 26 to 1 May[59] Liliw, Laguna[59]
Kutsitsa Festival[59] Apr 26[59] Molave, Zamboanga del Sur[59]
May Ilaoud Festival[59] Apr 27 to 1 May[59] Milaor, Camarines Sur[59]
Binirayan Festival[59] Apr 27 to Apr 29[59] San Jose de Buenavista
and Hamtic, Antique[59]
Saknungan Festival[59] Apr 27 to Apr 30[59] San Jose, Occidental Mindoro[59]
Kadaugan sa Mactan[31][48] Apr 27[68][48] Cebu City,[31]
Cebu[48]		 reenactment of the Battle of Mactan[31][68][48]
Dikit Festival[59] Apr 28 to Apr 30[59] Aurora, Isabela[59]
Butanding Festival[59] Apr 28 to 5 May[59] Donsol, Sorsogon[59]
Indak Padurukan Festival[59] Apr 28[59] San Jose, Occidental Mindoro[59]
Pandawan Festival[59] Apr 28[59] Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija[59]
Tinapahan Festival[59] Apr 29 to 1 May[59] Lemery, Batangas[59]
Dinaklisan Festival[59] Apr 29 to 1 May[59] Currimao, Ilocos Norte[59]
Antipolo Pilgrimage[59] Apr 30 to 1 May[59] Antipolo, Rizal[59]
Mungo Festival[59] Apr 30 to 2 May[59] San Mateo, Isabela[59]
Kalipayan Festival[59] Apr 30[59] San Agustin, Romblon[59]
Bambang Patronal Town Fiesta: Saint Catherine of Sienna[59] Apr 30[59] Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya[59]

May[edit]

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 in honour for the patron saint, St. Joseph
Binallay Festival[69] May[69] Ilagan City, Isabela[69] binallay, a type of rice cake[69]
Viva Vigan (Binatbatan) Festival of the Arts[70][71] 1 May to 7 May[70][71]
(1st week)		 Vigan City[71]
Sagalahang Bayan[70] May (1st week)[70] Navotas[70]
Pastulan Festival May (2nd Saturday) San Pascual, Batangas
Pasayahan sa Lucena[70] May (4th week)[70] Lucena City[70]
Samahang Bulaklakan Festival May (last Sunday) Siniloan, Laguna
Bangkero Festival[31][47] May (last Sunday),[31]
or March[47]		 Pagsanjan, Laguna[31][47] decorated boats (bancas)[31]
Tapusan Float Parade Festival[31][70][67][72] May (month long)[67][72]
or 31 May[70]		 Alitagtag, Batangas[31][70][67][72] honors the Holy Cross[31][67][72]
Calauan “Pinya” Festival[70] May
(11–15)[70]		 Calauan, Laguna[70] in celebrating of good harvesting pineapples in Calauan
Mamang-os Festival[70] May
(no definite date)[70]		 Tuy, Batangas[70]
Flores de Mayo
(Santacruzan)[31][38][70][67]		 May (whole month)[70][67] nationwide[31][38][70][67] commemoration of the search for the Holy Cross by Reyna Elena and her son, the emperor Constantine[31][38][67]
Davao Gulf Regatta[70] 1 May to 4 May[70] Davao Oriental[70]
Araquio of Peñaranda[70] 1 May and 8 May
(1st & 2nd Sunday)[70]		 Penaranda, Nueva Ecija[70]
Pangisraan Festival 1 May to 10 May Calatrava, Romblon
Abaca Festival May Catanduanes
Pahinungod Festival[70] 1 May to 10 May[70] Calape, Bohol[70]
Gericho Laran Plantsa-Plantsa Festival 1 May to Apr 30 Laoag City
Flores de Tagumeño Festival[70] 1 May to 30 May[70] Tagum City[70]
Balangay Festival
(Balanghai)[70][67]		 1 May to 31 May[70] Butuan City[70][67] commemorates the coming of the early migrants from Borneo and Celebes[67]
Balik-butuan[70] 1 May to 31 May[70] Butuan City[70]
Pattaraday Festival
(Araw ng Santiago)[70]		 1 May to 5 May[70] Santiago City[70]
Pasinggatan Festival[70] 1 May to 5 May[70] Taytay, Palawan[70]
Tikanlu Festival[70] 1 May to 6 May[70] Tagudin, Ilocos Sur[70]
100 Islands Festival[70] 1 May to 7 May[70] Alaminos, Pangasinan[70]
Madahom Festival[70] 1 May to 8 May[70] Caramoan, Camarines Sur[70]
Magayon Festival[31][59][67] 1 May[67] Albay[31][59][67] Albay’s culture,[67] Mayon Volcano[31]
Boa-boahan “Alinsangan” Festival[31][70][39][67] 1 May,[31] or 2 May[70][39] Nabua, Camarines Sur[31][70][67] re-enactment of the 13th-century rite of offering chains of coconut embryos (“boa”) to deities[39][67]
Sumakah Festival[59] 1 May[59] Antipolo, Rizal[59]
Pista ng Produktong Pilipino[70] 1 May[70] Subic, Olongapo City[70]
Tromba Festival[70] 1 May[70] Baras, Rizal[70]
Sagalahan[70] 1 May[70] Malabon[70]
Dinengdeng Festival & Town Fiesta[70] 1 May[70] Agoo, La Union[70]
Pastores Festival[70] 1 May[70] Gapan City[70]
Salay Town Fiesta[70] 1 May[70] Salay, Misamis Oriental[70] Saint Joseph the Worker[70]
Saint Joseph the Worker Fiesta[70] 1 May[70] Montevista, Davao de Oro[70]
Duyog Panday[70] 1 May[70] Cotabato City[70]
Dayaw Dalan Festival[70] 2 May to 3 May[70] Ticao Island, San Jacinto, Masbate[70]
Panagat Festival 2 May to 8 May Buruanga, Aklan
Salubong
(Holy Cross Festival)[70]		 2 May[70] Alitagtag and Bauan, Batangas[70]
Sublian Festival[70] 2 May[70] Bauan, Batangas[70]
Luyang Dilaw Festival[70] 2 May[70] Marilao, Bulacan[70]
Katagman Festival[73] 3 May,
(first week)[73]		 Oton, Iloilo[73] highlights the historical significance of the golden mask dugout to the community[73]
Domorokdok Festival
(Dumarokdok)[70]		 3 May to 4 May[70] Botolan, Zambales[70]
Rit-ritemong Cayong Festival[70] 3 May to 5 May[70] Sarrat, Ilocos Norte[70]
Virgen Milagrosa Festival[70] May[70] Ilocos Norte[70] Giving to thanks to the provincial patron of Ilocos Norte. Miss Ilocos Norte is also held in this Festival.
Carabao-Carozza Race Festival[36][70][67] 3 May[36][70][67] Pavia, Iloilo[36][70][67] event where carabaos (water buffaloes) pull decorated bamboo carts in a 400-meter course race[36][67]
Bawang Festival[70] 3 May[70] Sinait, Ilocos Sur[70] garlic[70]
Feast of the Holy Cross[70] 3 May[70] Santa Cruz, Marinduque[70]
Alubijid Town Fiesta[70] 3 May[70] Alubijid, Misamis Oriental[70]
Santa Cruz Parochial Fiesta[70] 3 May[70] Samal, Davao del Norte[70]
Pamuhuan Festival[70] 4 May[70] Pinamungajan, Cebu[70]
Dawa Festival[70] 5 May to 10 May[70] Gonzaga, Cagayan[70]
Bacoor Marching Band Festival[70] 6 May to 8 May[70] Bacoor, Cavite[70]
Sas-alliwa Festival[70] 7 May to 15 May[70] Natonin, Mountain Province[70]
Feast day of Saint Michael[74] 7 May to 8 May[74] San Miguel, Catanduanes[74]
Labig Festival[70] 7 May to 9 May[70] Claveria, Cagayan[70]
Mantawi Festival[70] 7 May[70] Mandaue City[70]
Basi Festival[70] 7 May[70] Naguilian, La Union[70]
Jose Abad Santos Day[70] 7 May[70] San Fernando, Pampanga[70]
Balsa Festival[70] 8 May (2nd Saturday)[70] Lian, Batangas[70]
Summer Sports Festival[70] 8 May to 14 May
(2nd week)[70]		 Tagum City[70]
Agawan sa Sariaya
(San Isidro Festival)[70]		 8 May to 16 May[70] Sariaya, Quezon[70]
Mayohan sa Tayabas
(San Isidro Festival)[70]		 8 May to 16 May[70] Tayabas, Quezon[70]
De Galera Festival[70] 9 May to 12 May[70] Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro[70]
Mayaw-mayaw Festival 10 May Pinabacdao, Samar in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows
Aramang Festival[70] 10 May to 11 May[70] Aparri, Cagayan[70]
Kayapa Town Fiesta[70] 10 May to 12 May[70] Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya[70]
Kasadyawan Festival 10 May to 15 May Magdiwang, Romblon Sibuyan Island
Makalawan “Pinya” Festival[70] 10 May to 15 May[70] Calauan, Laguna[70]
Feast of Our Lady of Biglang Awa[70] 10 May[70] Boac, Marinduque[70]
Saging Festival[70] 10 May[70] Lazi, Siquijor[70]
Palong Festival[70] 11 May to 13 May[70] Capalonga, Camarines Norte[70]
Balwarte sa Gumaca[70] 11 May to 15 May[70] Gumaca, Quezon[70]
Paukyaban Festival[70] 11 May to 30 May[70] Butuan City[70]
Barangay Boat Festival[67] 11 May[67] Aparri, Cagayan[67] fluvial festival held in honor of Saint Peter Thelmo[67]
Villaverde Town Fiesta[70] 12 May to 14 May[70] Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya[70]
Mano Po San Roque Festival[70] 12 May[70] Valenzuela City[70]
Bariw Festival[75] 14 May to 15 May Nabas, Aklan[75] showcasing bags, mats and hats made of bariw leaves[75]
Malaybalay City Fiesta[59] 14 May to 15 May[59] Malaybalay City[59] San Isidro Labrador[59]
Feast of San Isidro Labrador/Carabao Festival[70] 14 May to 15 May[70] Angono, Rizal[70] San Isidro Labrador
Arana’t Balwarte sa Gumaca
(San Isidro Festival)[70]		 14 May to 15 May[70] Gumaca, Quezon[70]
Medina Town Fiesta[70] 14 May to 15 May[70] Medina, Misamis Oriental[70] San Isidro Labrador
Pahiyas Festival[31][38][70][67] 14 May to 15 May[38][70] Lucban[70] and Sariaya, Quezon[67] thanksgiving to San lsidro, the patron saint of farmers[31][38][67]
Pulilan Carabao Festival[38][70][67][76] 14 May to 15 May[38][70][76] Pulilan, Bulacan[38][70][67][76] San Isidro de Labrador, the patron saint of farmers[38][67][76]
Fiesta Bicolandia Cruise “Peñafrancia Pilgrimage”[70] 14 May to 18 May[70] Cebu City[70]
Albay Day[70] 14 May[70] Albay[70]
Sarakat Festival[70] 14 May[70] Santa Praxedes, Cagayan[70]
Araña`t Baluarte Festival 15 May Gumaca, Quezon
Aringay Festival[70] 15 May to 21 May[70] Lasam, Cagayan[70]
Manggahan Festival[31][59] 15 May to 22 May,[31]
or Apr 15 to Apr 22[59]		 Guimaras[31][59] founding of province and its mangoes[31]
Sunduan[70] 15 May[70] Parañaque[70]
San Isidro Festival
(Pandanan)[70]		 15 May[70] Luisiana, Laguna[70]
Feast in the Honor Saint Vincent Ferrer[70] 15 May[70] Dipolog City[70]
Onggoyan Festival[70] 15 May[70] Malimono, Surigao del Norte[70]
Sinagingan Festival[70] 15 May[70] Mendez, Cavite[70]
Panalaminan Festival[70] 15 May[70] Roxas, Palawan[70]
Kagasangan Festival[70] 15 May[70] Moalboal, Cebu[70]
San Isidro Fiesta[70] 15 May[70] Digos City[70]
Tinapay Festival[70] 15 May[70] Cuenca, Batangas[70]
Maubanog Festival[70] 16 May to 17 May[70] Mauban, Quezon[70]
Harana Festival
(Karantahan nin Pagranga)[70]		 16 May to 21 May,[70]
or Feb 14[30]		 San Jose, Camarines Sur[70]
Pahoy-Pahoy Festival[70][67] 16 May to 24 May,[70]
or 19 May to 25 May[67]		 Calbiga, Samar[70][67] giant pahoy-pahoy (scarecrows) made of indigenous materials dancing about its streets[67]
Iikalahan/Kalanguya Festival[70] 16 May[70] San Nicolas, Pangasinan[70]
Gakit Festival[70] 16 May[70] Angadanan, Isabela[70]
Lapyahan Festival[70] 16 May[70] San Remigio, Cebu[70]
Obando Fertility Rites[38][70][76] 17 May to 19 May[38][70][76] Obando, Bulacan[38][70][67][76] San Pascual Baylon, Santa Clara de Assisi or the Virgen de Salambao[38][67]
Sanggutan Festival[70] 18 May[70] Barugo, Leyte[70]
Magdadaran Talip Festival[70] 19 May to 20 May[70] Carasi, Dumalneg,
Nueva Era, Adams, Ilocos Norte[70]
Sarangani Bay Festival[70] 19 May to 21 May[70] Glan, Sarangani[70]
Grand Ammungan Festival: Nueva Vizcaya Day[70][77][78] 19 May to 24 May[70][77] Nueva Vizcaya[70][78] gathering of ethnic tribes and lowland inhabitants of the province[77][78]
Sarung Banggi Festival[70] 19 May to 27 May[70] Santo Domingo, Albay[70]
Farmers Festival[70] 19 May[70] Bacarra, Ilocos Norte[70]
Araw ng Sarangani[70] 19 May[70] Sarangani[70]
Banwahon Festival[70] 20 May[70] Surigao City[70]
Malabon Foundation Day[70] 21 May[70] Malabon[70]
Lubi Festival[70] 21 May[70] Maria, Siquijor[70]
Layag Festival[70] 22 May to 27 May[70] Rapu-Rapu, Albay[70]
Kabasan Festival[70] 22 May to 28 May[70] Davao de Oro[70]
Lubi-lubi (Coconut) Festival[70] 22 May[70] Gingoog City[70]
Feast of Saint Rita de Cascia (City Fiesta)[70] 22 May[70] Gingoog City[70]
Tabanog Festival Araw ng Balingasag[70] 22 May[70] Balingasag, Misamis Oriental[70]
Panagyaman Festival[31][70] 23 May to 25 May,[70]
or 19 May to 24 May[31]		 Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya[31][70] establishment of civil government in the province[31]
Bolibong Kingking Festival[31][70] 24 May to 25 May[31][70] Loboc, Bohol[31][70] music and dance festival of folklore and traditions[31]
Kaogma Festival[70] 24 May to 31 May[70] Pili, Camarines Sur[70]
Guihulugan Festival[70] 24 May[70] Guihulngan, Negros Oriental[70]
Katang Festival[70] 25 May[70] Calauag, Quezon[70]
Gabii sa Kabilin[70] 25 May[70] Cebu City[70]
Sinugboan Festival[70] 27 May[70] Garcia Hernandez, Bohol[70]
Binuyugan Festival[70] 27 May[70] Maitum, Sarangani[70]
Pintos Festival[70] 27 May[70] Bogo City, Cebu[70]
Kalayaan Festival[70] 28 May to Jun 12[70] Cavite (provincewide)[70]
Wagayway Festival[70] 28 May[70] Imus, Cavite[70]
Province of Tarlac Founding Anniversary[70] 28 May[70] Tarlac City[70]
National Flag Day[70] 28 May[70] Iligan City[70]
Dapugan Festival[70] 28 May[70] Mabini, Davao de Oro[70]
Sagawak Festival[70] 28 May[70] Malalag[70]
Rosquillos Festival[70] 29 May[70] Liloan, Cebu[70]
Balingoan Town Fiesta[70] 29 May[70] Balingoan, Misamis Oriental[70]
Mammangi Festival[79] 30 May,
(last week)[79]		 Ilagan City[79] thanksgiving and harvest festival, honors the farmers[79]
Bagasbas Beach International Eco-arts Festival[70] 30 May to Jun 6[70] Daet, Camarines Norte[70]
Hudyaka Festival[70] 30 May to Jun 9[70] Zamboanga del Norte[70]
Padaraw Festival[70] 30 May[70] Bulan, Sorsogon[70]
Halamang Dilaw Festival[80] May[80] Marilao, Bulacan[80] pays tribute to nature[80]

June[edit]

Name Date Range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Rizal Arts Festival[81] Jun 1 to Jun 30[81] Angono, Rizal[81]
Buklog[31] Jun 1 to Jun 6[31] Dipolog City[31]
Linggo ng Zamboanga del Norte & “Sardines and Mango Festival”[81] Jun 1 to Jun 6[81] Dipolog City[81]
Sinukmani Festival Jun 9[82] Rosario, Batangas
Bilang-bilang Abayan Festival[81] Jun 1[81] Surigao City[81]
Sakay-sakay Abayan[81] Jun 1[81] Surigao City[81] fluvial procession[81]
Pulang-Angui Festival[83] Jun 4[83] Polangui, Albay[83] relives the origin of the town[83]
Carrera Habagat[81] Jun 8 to Jun 12[81] Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte[81]
Camotes Cassava Festival[81] Jun 8 to Jun 14[81] Tudela, Cebu (Camotes Island)[81]
Baragatan sa Palawan
(Foundation Day)[31][81]		 Jun 10 to Jun 23[31][81] Puerto Princesa City[31][81] founding anniversary of the civil government of Palawan[31]
Lechonan sa Baroy[81] Jun 10[81] Baroy, Lanao del Norte[81]
Kuron Festival Jun 11 Ferrol, Romblon Tablas Island. Fiesta starts June 11 and ends June 13 (San Antonio de Padua)
Pagdayao Festival[84] Jun 11 to Jun 12[84] Tacloban, Leyte, Masbate[84] thanksgiving feast[84]
Rizal Province Foundation Day[81] Jun 11[81] Rizal (no definite venue)[81]
Araw ng Agusan del Sur[81] Jun 12[81] Agusan del Sur[81]
Sugok-Sugok Festival Jun 12 to Jun 13 Bagamanoc, Catanduanes
Panagsasalug Fiesta[81] Jun 12 to Jun 15[81] Maddela, Quirino[81]
La Trinidad Foundation Day[81] Jun 12 to Jun 16[81] La Trinidad, Benguet[81]
Araw ng Agusan del Norte[81] Jun 12 to Jun 17[81] Agusan del Norte[81]
Naliyagan Festival[81] Jun 12 to Jun 17[81] Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur[81]
Araw ng Quezon[81] Jun 12 to Jun 18[81] Quezon, Bukidnon[81]
Araw ng Cotabato[81][84] Jun 12 to Jun 20[81][84] Cotabato City[81][84] founding anniversary festival[84]
Independence Day[81] Jun 12[81] nationwide[81]
Bonsai Festival and Founding Anniversary of San Isidro[81] Jun 12[81] San Isidro, Davao[81]
Pangapog Festival[81] Jun 13 to Jun 18[81] Samal, Davao del Norte
Dorong Festival[81] Jun 14 to Jun 19[81] Digos City[81]
Gotad ad Ifugao[81] Jun 14 to Jun 28[81] Lagawe, Ifugao[81]
Battle of Besang Pass Commemoration[81] Jun 14[81] Cervantes, Ilocos Sur[81]
Victory at Bacsil Ridge[81] Jun 14[81] San Fernando City, La Union[81]
Pinyasan (Pineapple) Festival[81] Jun 15 to Jun 23[81] Camarines Norte[81]
Cagayan de Oro City Charter Day[81] Jun 15[81] Cagayan de Oro City[81]
Iligan City Charter Day[81] Jun 16[81] Iligan City[81]
Damsu Cultural Festival[81] Jun 16[81] Kiblawan[81]
Baykat Festival, Ambaguio Town Fiesta[81] Jun 17 to Jun 19[81] Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya[81]
Quezon Town Fiesta[81] Jun 17 to Jun 20[81] Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya[81]
Regada Water Festival[81] Jun 17 to Jun 24[81] Cavite City[81] in honor of Saint John the Baptist
San Juan Cityhood Anniversary[81] Jun 17[81] San Juan City[81]
Tagnipan-on Festival[81] Jun 17[81] El Salvador, Misamis Oriental[81]
Kaimonan Festival[81] Jun 17[81] Maco, Davao de Oro[81]
White Nights Festival[81] Jun 18 to Jun 19
(every 3rd weekend)[81]		 Davao del Norte[81]
Pabulig Festival[81] Jun 18 to Jun 19[81] Boston, Davao Oriental[81]
Lingganay Festival[81] Jun 18[81] Alangalang, Leyte[81]
Araw ng San Fernando Bukidnon[81] Jun 18[81] San Fernando, Bukidnon[81]
Cadang–Cadang Festival[81] Jun 18[81] Carmen, Davao del Norte[81]
Dapitan’s Charter[81] Jun 19 to Jun 22[81] Dapitan City[81]
Pujada Bay Festival[81] Jun 19 to Jul 24[81] Mati, Davao Oriental[81]
Adlaw Nan Surigao[81] Jun 19[81] Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur[81]
Buhayani Festival[81] Jun 19[81] Calamba, Laguna[81]
Pista ng Kalikasan[81] Jun 19[81] Palawan (provincewide)[81]
Saint Peter Town Fiesta[81] Jun 19[81] Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental[81]
Ginnamuluan Fiesta[81] Jun 20 to Jun 21[81] Cabarroguis, Quirino[81]
Pista Y Ang Kagueban[81] Jun 20 to Jun 27
(3rd week)[81]		 Puerto Princesa City[81]
“Oyange Kaugman” Festival[81] Jun 20 to Jun 29[81] Polangui, Albay[81]
Pili Festival[31][81] Jun 20 to Jun 29[31][81] Sorsogon, Sorsogon[31][81] pili nut[31]
Zambulawan Festival[81] Jun 20[81] Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur[81] street pageantry[81]
Balyuan Rites[81] Jun 20[81] Tacloban City[81]
Mudpack Festival[31][81] Jun 21 to Jun 22,[81]
or Jun 24[31]		 Murcia, Negros Occidental[31][81]
Payuhwan Festival: Batanes Day[81] Jun 21 to Jun 26[81] Batanes[81]
Diwata Festival[81] Jun 21[81] San Francisco, Agusan del Sur[81]
Pagadian City Charter Day[81] Jun 21[81] Pagadian City[81]
Piat Sambali Festival[81][84] Jun 23 to Jul 2,[81]
or (last week)[84]		 Piat, Cagayan[81][84] commemorates the Christianization of the Ytawes region of Cagayan[84]
Aggaw Nak Cagayan
(Cagayan Founding Anniversary)[81]		 Jun 23 to Jun 30[81] Cagayan[81]
Calumpit “Libad” Festival[81] Jun 23[81] Calumpit, Bulacan[81]
Batac Charter Day & Empanada Festival[81] Jun 23[81] Batac, Ilocos Norte[81]
Birthday of Saint John the Baptist Jun 24 various (including San Juan City,
Lian, Balayan, San Juan, Batangas,
Samal, Davao del Norte, Bataan,
Binuangan, Misamis Oriental, Calumpit and Obando, Bulacan)
Matagoan Festival[81] Jun 24 to Jun 26[81] Tabuk City, Kalinga[81]
Parada ng Lechon
(Parade of Roast Pigs)[31][38][72][81][84]		 Jun 24[72][81][84] Balayan, Batangas[31][38][81][84] Saint John the Baptist[31][38][72]
Hibok-Hibok Festival[65][84] Jun 24[65][84] Camiguin Island[84] Saint John the Baptist[65][84]
Kaliguan Fluvial Festival[81] Jun 24[81] Cagwait, Surigao del Sur[81]
Feast of San Antonio de Padua[81] Jun 24[81] Pila, Laguna[81]
Feast of Saint John the Baptist / Lechon Festival[81] Jun 24[81] Mindoro Oriental[81]
Araw ng Maynila[81] Jun 24[81] Manila City[81]
Taong-putik Festival[81] Jun 24[81] Aliaga, Nueva Ecija[81]
Wattah Wattah Festival[81] Jun 24[81] San Juan City[81]
Sab’uyan Festival / Feast of Saint John the Baptist[81] Jun 24[81] Pola, Oriental Mindoro[81]
Lubid–Lubid Festival and Cow Parade[81] Jun 24[81] Tiaong, Quezon[81]
San Juan sa Hibok-hibok Festival[81] Jun 24[81] Camiguin (provincewide)[81]
Feast of Saint John the Baptist[81] Jun 25[81] San Juan, Metro Manila[81]
Ikid-ikid sa Hononganan Festival[81] Jun 25[81] Hinunangan, Southern Leyte[81]
Bituon Han Leyte Kasadyaan[81] Jun 25[81] Tacloban City[81]
Palo Palo Festival[81] Jun 26[81] Batanes[81]
Apung Iru
(Saint Peter Fluvial Festival)[81][85]		 Jun 27 to Jun 29[81][85] Apalit, Pampanga[81][85] in honor of Saint Peter or “Apung Iru“[85]
Sakay-sakay Festival[81] Jun 27 to Jun 29[81] Jimenez, Misamis Occidental[81]
Pintados Festival[31][38][81][84] Jun 27,[81]
or Jun 29[38]		 Tacloban, Leyte[31][38][81][84] body paint[31][84]
Taephag Festival[81] Jun 27[81] Tagbina, Surigao del Sur[81]
Araw ng El Salvador[81] Jun 27[81] El Salvador, Misamis Oriental[81]
Araw ng Maramag[81] Jun 27[81] Maramag, Bukidnon[81]
Cacabyawan Festival[81] Jun 27[81] San Isidro, Davao del Norte[81]
Saint Peter and Paul Feast June 28–29 Ormoc City, Leyte Pina Festival June 24
 
Jun 28 to Jun 29[81] Cagdianao, Surigao del Norte[81]
Kalilang sa Ranao[31][81] Jun 28 to Jul 5,[81]
or Apr 10 to Apr 15[31]		 Marawi City, Lanao del Sur[31][81] charter anniversary celebration of Marawi City[31]
Subiran Regatta[81] Jun 28[81] Tacloban City[81]
Kaniyog’n Festival[81] Jun 28[81] Brooke’s Point, Palawan[81]
Bailes de Arcos[81] Jun 29[81] Makati[81]
Biniray Festival[81] Jun 29[81] Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro[81]
Sugbongcogontown Fiesta / Sacred Heart of Jesus[81] Jun 29[81] Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental[81]
Sangyaw Festival of Lights Street Dance (Parade of Lights)and Ritual Dance Competition[81] Jun 29[81] Tacloban City[81]
Feast of Patron Saint of Tacloban, the Sr. Sto. Niño De Tacloban El Capitan June 30[81] Tacloban City[81]
Kahalawan te Sebseb “Spring Festival”[81] Jun 30[81] Maramag, Bukidnon[81]
Naligayan Festival[84] June (2nd week)[84] Agusan del Norte[84] features sociocultural shows and fairs involving indigenous groups[84]
Daet Pineapple Festival[31][84] June (3rd week),[84]
(15–24)		 Daet, Camarines Norte[31][84] Pineapple, Daet’s main crop[31][84]
Feast of Apung Iru (St.Peter the Apostle) June 28, 29, 30 Apalit, Pampanga Fluvial Procession of the Image of St. Peter from Spain.Celebrated since 1844.

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 City[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 City[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 City, Tagum City, Mati City[87]
Sinugdan Festival[87] Jul 1[87] Maasin City, Southern Leyte[87]
Tanggogoan Festival[87] Jul 1[87] Digos City[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 City[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 City, Misamis Oriental[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 City[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 City[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 City[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]
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 City[51]
Palagsing Festival[51] Aug 2[51] Butuan City[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 City[51][100] culinary food show and competition[51][100]
Sundayag[51] Aug 18[51] Cagayan de Oro City[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 City[51]
Pasa-pasa Ikaw Festivak[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 City[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 City[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 City[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 City[31][94][95] features street dancers dressed as cocks[31][94]
Hadang Festival[51] Sep 1 to Sep 8[51] Calbayog City[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 City[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 City, 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 City[95]
Pista Kadig’garan[95] Sep 8[95] Digos City[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 City
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 City[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 Banos, 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 City, 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]
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]
Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary[92] Oct 7[92] Dipolog City[92]
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 City, Negros Oriental[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 City[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)		 Oct 22 to Oct 24 Virac, Catanduanes commemorates the province’s independence from Albay
Apo Iraya Festival Oct 23 Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro
Sambuokan Festival Oct 24 to Oct 31 Mati City, Davao Oriental
Pakaradjan Festival Oct 24 to Oct 31 Tagum City
Haw-as Festival Oct 25 to Oct 28 Dumangas, Iloilo
Battle of Surigao Strait Commemoration Oct 25 Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
Banayan Festival Oct 26 to Oct 28 Banaybanay, Davao Oriental
Niyogan Festival Oct 26 to Oct 29 Baganga, Davao Oriental
Kalibulongan Oct 27 to Oct 28 Talaingod, Davao del Norte
Aeta Festival Oct 27 Botolan, Zambales
Kahimonan Festival Oct 28 to Oct 29 Laak, Davao de Oro
Aswang Festival Oct 29 to Oct 30 Roxas City defunct
Hinugyaw sa Anilao Oct 31 Anilao, Iloilo
Apo Fiesta Oct 31 Angeles City
Halaran Festival October (1st week Roxas City highlights the history and culture of Capizenos during pre-Hispanic times
Universal Children’s Festival October (1st week) Dapitan City involves children of locals, dressed in costumes of UN member countries, parading around the city
Tingguian Festival October (1st week) Bangued, Abra
Pyestang Tugak
(Frog Festival)		 October (1st week) San Fernando City
MassKara Festival October (Highlights on 4th Sunday) Bacolod 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
Megayon Festival October (3rd week) Tibao, Zamboanga del Sur harvest festival
Fiestang Kuliat
(Tigtigan, Terakan Keng Dalan)		 October (last week),
Oct 28 to Oct 29		 Angeles, Pampanga
Calacatchara Festival October
(no definite date)		 Calaca, Batangas
Tinapa Festival October
(no definite date)		 Rosario, Cavite
Tamaraw Festival October
(no definite date)		 Occidental Mindoro (provincewide)
La Naval Festival October nationwide
Raniag Twilight Festiva October Vigan City part of the local people’s tradition of giving light to the spirits of departed loved ones

November[edit]

Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Festival of Lights Nov 1 Sagada, Mountain Province
Banaag Festival Nov 1 Anilao, Iloilo
Tumba Festival
(Candle Festival)		 Nov 2 San Luis, Batangas
Pintaflores Festival Nov 3 to Nov 5 San Carlos City, Negros Occidenta festival marked by a street dancing (in honor of Saint Charles Borromeo)
San Carlos City Fiesta Nov  San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
Kansilay Festival Nov 5 to Nov 13 Silay City, Negros Occidenta
Angono Arts Festival Nov 5 to Nov 25 Angono, Rizal
Negros Day Nov 5 Negros Occidental
El Cinco de Noviembre / Kansilay Festival Nov 5 Bago, Negros Occidental
Bagat Festival / Araw ng Sibagat Nov 6 Sibagat, Agusan del Sur
Helobong Festival
(Helubong)		 Nov 9 to Nov 15
(2nd week)		 Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Sandurot Festiva Nov 9 to Nov 15 Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Visayas-Mindanao Drum and Bugle Corps Nov 9 to Nov 15 Mindanao area / Cagayan de Oro City
Taw-anay Gugma Nov 11 Dumalag, Capiz
Kalag-Kalag Festiv Nov 13 Cebu City
Pandag-kitab Oriental Mindor Nov 14 Calapan City provincial festival
Founding Anniversary of Occidental Mindoro Nov 15 Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
La Union Surfing Invitational/Surfing Festival Nov 17 to Nov 19 San Juan, La Union
Kahilwayan Festival/Cry of Santa Barbara Nov 17 Santa Barbara, Iloilo
Urukay Festival Nov 18 to Nov 19 Anini-y, Antiqu
Baguio Arts Festival Nov 18 Baguio
Inilusan Nov 20 to Nov 25 Mambusao, Capiz
Inilusan Nov 20 to Nov 25 Mambusao, Capiz
Pinnakan Festival Nov 20 to Nov 25 Luna, La Union
Kalimudan Festival Nov 21 Isulan, Sultan Kudarat tribal fiesta
Higantes Festival
(Feast of San Clemente)		 Nov 22 to Nov 23 Angono, Rizal marked by giant papier mache effigies,[66] (in honor of Saint Clement)[38][66]
Guinakit of Maguindanao Nov 22 Rio Grande de Mindanao boat parade
Cordillera Festival Nov 22 Baguio[122]
Kabkaban Festival Nov 23 to Nov  Carcar, Cebu
Benguet Foundation Day Nov 23 Benguet
Santa Ipon Festival Nov 25 to Dec 25 Santa, Ilocos Sur thanksgiving celebration highlighted by the catching of the ipon
Feast of Santa Catalina Nov 26 Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro
Panangedaye Nov 27 Dagupan City
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Nov 29 to Dec 8 Puerto Princesa City
Day-ang Di Onga Festival Nov 30 Baguio features young Cordillerans in a day-long event to “celebrate life
Annual Pinatubo Trek
(A March to Peace Tranquility		 Nov 30 Capas, Tarlac
Adivay Nov La Trinidad, Bengue celebration of culture and tradition of Benguet ethnic tribes
P’yagsawitan Festival November (3rd week),
Nov 18 to Nov 25		 Maragusan, Davao de Oro involves performances by indigenous groups of the area, and harvest-related thanksgiving rituals
Kawayanan Festival November (3rd week) Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur[66] celebrates the versatility of the Bamboo plan
Binabayani Festival November (last week) Olongapo, Zambales re-enacts the war between the Aetas and the Christians through dance
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		 Dec 1 Cainta, Rizal
Luglugan – Pancit Malabon Festival Dec 1 to Dec 10 Malabon
Rimat ti Amianan Dec 1 to Dec 18 San Fernando City, La Union
Kamundagan Festival Dec 1 to Dec 31 Naga City, Camarines Sur
Sinukwan Festival Dec 1 to Dec 7 San Fernando City
Hugyawan Dalansayaw Dec 1 to Dec 7 Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Pasigahan sa Balingasag Dec 1 to Jan 7 Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
Galicayo Festival Dec 1 to Dec 9 Manaoag, Pangasinan
Kabakahan Festival Dec 1 Padre Garcia, Batangas
Kalamay Festival Dec 2 San Enrique, Iloilo
Fiesta de Los Toros Dec  Nasugbu, Batangas
Yugyugan Festival Dec 3 to Dec 12 Pagsanjan, Laguna
Sinadya sa Halara Festival Dec 3 to Dec 8 Roxas City, Capiz thanksgiving festival
Paskuhan sa Maraykit Dec 5 (1st Saturday) San Juan, Batangas
Christmas Symbols Festival Dec 6 Tangub City
Pag-alad Festival Dec 7 to Dec 8 San Fernando, Romblon
Pagoda and Caracol
(Fluvial Parade)		 Dec 7 to Dec 9 Malabon
Rungawan Festival Dec 8 Concepcion, Romblon Sibale Island
Hinugyawan Festival Dec 8 Santa Maria, Romblon Tablas Island
Fluvial Procession at Taal Dec 8 to Dec 9 Taal, Batangas
Tag-anitohan Dec 8 to Dec 9 Tudela, Cebu (Camotes Island)
Rehiyon-Rehiyon Dec 8 Marikina
Immaculate Conception Day Dec 8 Cotabato City
Feast of Immaculate Conception
(Burunyugan)		 Dec 8 Puerto Princesa City
San Teodoro Day and Immaculate Conception Feast Dec 8 San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro
Coco Festival Dec 8 San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro
Adyawan Festival Dec 8 San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro
Bonggahan sa Valencia Dec 10 Valencia City, Bukidnon
Pampanga Day Dec 11 San Fernando, Pampanga
Kasadyaan Festival
(Mardi Gras)		 Dec 12 to Dec 14 Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Parayan Festival Dec 12 Pototan, Iloilo
Festival of Lights & Music Dec 12 La Carlota City
Pastores Bicol Dec 12 Legazpi City
Lambayok Festiva; Dec 12 San Juan, Batangas
Bod-bod Festival Dec 14 to Dec 16 Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
San Fernando Giant Lantern Festival Dec 14 to Dec 20,
or (month long)		 San Fernando, Pampanga Christmas lanterns[31][38][128]
Kanyong Kawayan Festival Dec 14 to Dec 20 Kidapawan City
Shariff Kabunsuan Festival Dec 15 to Dec 19 Cotabato City / Maguindanao Kuyog Street dancing and Guinakit Fluvial Parade
Pantatan Festival Dec 15 to Dec 19 Zarraga, Iloilo
Lantern Festival Dec 15 to Dec 31 Bacolod
Misa de Gallo Dec 16 to Dec 24 nationwide
Iwag Christmas Lights Festival Dec 16 to Dec 31 Pototan, Iloilo
Sorsogon Festival Dec 16 Sorsogon City
Palupok Bayong Festival Dec 18 Santa Barbara, Iloilo
Tultugan Festival Dec 21 to Dec 27 Maasin, Iloilo
Araw ng Montalban/Pamitinan Festival Dec 21 Rodriguez, Rizal
Christmas Food Street Festival Dec 22 Cebu City
Maytinis Festival Dec 24 Kawit, Cavite
Kanyon-kanyon Festival
(Patunog-tunog Kanyon sa New Year)		 Dec 25 to Dec 31 Santa Barbara, Iloilo
Pasidungog Dec 25 to Dec 31 San Miguel, Iloilo
Puto Festival Dec 26 to Dec 2 Calasiao, Pangasinan
Idioc Festival Dec 27 Cajidiocan, Romblon Sibuyan Island
Handuraw Festival Dec 27 to Dec 3 Dapitan City
Kaliugyon Festival Dec 28 to Jan  Libacao, Aklan
Pawil Dagupan Dec 28 to Dec 31 Dagupan City
Niños Inosentes Day
(Yawa-yawa Festival)		 Dec 28 Ibajay, Aklan
Horse Festival Dec 29 to Dec 30 Plaridel, Bulacan
Rizal’s Death Anniversary Dec 30 Dapitan City
Torotot Festival Dec 31 to Jan 1 Davao City
Pakalog sa Pasig Dec 31 Pasig
Kaluskos Bamboo Arch Festival December (month long) Cardona, Rizal
Damili Festival 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 Baliuag, Bulacan buntal hat weaving
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List of festivals in Nepal

Major Festival in Nepal

Main festivals

Dashain

Main article: Dashain

Dashain मोहनी नख: (Nepali: दशैं Daśãi, also Baḍādaśhãin बडादशैं or Bijayā Daśamī Nepali: बिजया दशमी) is the 15-day-long festival and holidays of Nepal.It is the longest and the most auspicious festival in the Nepalese annual calendar, celebrated by Nepalese Hindu people throughout the globe. It is not only the longest festival of the country, but also the one which is most anticipated. As one of the popular countries, Nepal has its Hindu festival as Dashain. The festival falls in September or October, starting from the shukla paksha (bright lunar fortnight) of the month of Ashvin and ending on purnima, the full moon. Among the 10 days for which it is celebrated, the most important days are the first, seventh, eighth, ninth and the tenth, but tenth day is very important  Throughout the country Shakti is worshiped in all her manifestations. This festival is also known for its emphasis on the family gatherings, as well as on a renewal of community ties. People return from all parts of the world, as well as different parts of the country, to celebrate together. All government offices, educational institutions and other private offices remain closed during the festival and holidays period.

Significance

Dashain symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

For followers of Shaktism, it represents the bare victory of the goddess, Shakti. In Hindu mythology, the demon Mahishasura had created terror in the devaloka (the world where gods live ) but Durga killed the demon. The first nine days of Dashain symbolizes the battle which took place between the different manifestations of Durga and Mahishasura. The tenth day is the day when Durga finally defeated him. For other Hindus, this festival symbolizes the victory of Rama over Ravana as recounted in the Ramayana.

Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth is celebrated during Tihar.

In Nepal all Hindu ethnic groups celebrate this festival with their own variation. Among the Newars, it is known as Swanti. The festival is celebrated from Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna to Kartik Shukla Dwitiya every year. Tihar in general signifies the festival of lights, where diyas are lit both inside and outside the houses to make it illuminate at night. The five-day festival is considered to be of great importance as it shows reverence to not just the humans and the Gods, but also to the animals like crow, cow and dog, who maintain an intense relationship with the humans. People make patterns on the floor of living rooms or courtyards using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals outside of their house, called “Rangoli” which is meant to be sacred welcoming areas for the Hindu deities. During the celebrations gamblers are found in the streets and some gamblers are known to make extreme bets such as staking their properties and some times their own daughter and wives jewelries.

Tihar

Tihar (Nepali: तिहार), also known as Deepawali and Yamapanchak or Swanti (Newar: स्वन्ती:), is a five-day Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal. Tihar is analogous to the Indian festival of Diwali, the festival of lights, but with some significant differences. Like with Diwali, Tihar is marked by lighting diyas inside and outside the home but unlike the Indian festival, the five days of Tihar include celebration and worship of the four creatures associated with the Hindu god of death Yama, with the final day reserved for people themselves. According to the Vikram Samvat calendar, the festival begins with Kaag (crow) Tihar on Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna Paksha (the 13th day of the waning moon) and ends with Bhai (brother) Tika on Dwitiya of Kartik Sukla Paksha every year. In the Gregorian calendar, the festival falls sometime between October and November every year. In the year 2021, Tihar begins on 3 November 2021 and ends on 21 November 2021..

Bhai Tika

Lighting during the Tihar Festival season.

On the fifth day of Yamapanchak, as part of the Tihar Festival, men visit the house of their sister’s, where sister put a tika or mark on his forehead and a garland around his neck. Sisters pray for long and prosperous life of their brothers. The men then touches the feet of their sisters and whereby grand meal (Sel roti, sweetmeats and other eatable things to eat) is served by sisters to brothers in their house . In return she receives a gift of money, clothes or ornaments etc.

Other festivals

Chhath

Main article: Chhath

In contex of Nepal, Chhath (Nepali: छठ, छठी, छठ पर्व, छठ पुजा, डाला छठ, डाला पुजा, सुर्य षष्ठी) is a festival of the Terai and Mithila region of Nepal celebrated by the Nepalese people of Tharus, indigenous Maithils and Madhesi ethnic groups in all the major parts of Nepal including Kathmandu, the capital city of the country. In modern days, Chhath is even celebrated in hills by the Pahari people. The government of Nepal declares the Public holidays all over Nepal during the Chhath festivals. It is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya and Chhathi Maiya (ancient Vedic Goddess Usha). The Chhath Puja is performed in order to thank Surya for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes.

The Sun, considered the god of energy and of the life-force, is worshiped during the Chhath festival to promote well-being, prosperity and progress. In Hinduism, Sun worship is believed to help cure a variety of diseases, including leprosy, and helps ensure the longevity and prosperity of family members, friends, and elders. The rituals of the festival are rigorous and are observed over a period of four days. They include holy bathing, fasting and abstaining from drinking water (Vratta), standing in water for long periods of time, and offering prashad (prayer offerings) and arghya to the setting and rising sun.

Biska Jatra

Main article: Biska Jatra

Biska Jatra (Biska Jatra) is an annually celebrated festival of Bhaktapur celebrated in the new year of Bikram Sambat. Different idols of gods and goddesses are placed in their chariot called “khat” and are taken to different parts of Bhaktapur. It is the second biggest festival of the people of Bhaktapur after Dashain. It is celebrated for more than a week in Bhaktapur. Grand feasts are organized in different parts of Bhaktapur. Similarly, in Madhyapur Thimi (a part of Bhaktapur) people celebrate this festival by smearing colors in each others. Another part of Thimi named Bode celebrates this festival with tongue-piercing of the resident belonging to a Shrestha family. Biska Jatra is also celebrated in places like Dhulikhel, Khadpu, Sanga and Tokha.

Bajra Jogini Jatra

Bajra Jogini was originally celebrated by Buddhists but is also celebrated by Hindus on the 3rd of Baisakh. Her temple, Kharg Jogini, is found at Manichur mountain, near Sankhu. During the week-long festival, a fire is burned in the vicinity of the temple near an image of a human head. An image of the goddess is placed in a khat (a wooden shrine) and carried through the town by the men.

Siti Jatra

The Siti Jatra takes place on the 21st of Jeth, on the banks of the Bisnumati, between Kathmandu and Simbhunath. The people feast and afterwards divide into two teams to contest a stone throwing competition. The match was once a serious affair and anybody who was knocked down or captured by the other party was sacrificed to the goddess Kankeshwari. In modern times, however. it is a light hearted affair, mostly among the children.

Gatha Mu Ga: or Ghanta Karn

This festival refers to the celebration of the expulsion of a Rakshasa or demon from the country, held on the 14th of Sawan. The Newars make a straw figure which they beat and drag around the streets. The figures are burned at sunset.

Pancha Dan

The festival is celebrated twice a year, on the 8th of Sawan and the 13th of Bhadon. The Banras, priests of the Newar Buddhists visit each house and receive a small offering of grain or rice to commemorate their ancestors who were not permitted to trade. The Newars decorate their shops and houses with pictures and flowers and the women sit with large baskets of rice and grain to dispense to the Banras. it is celebrated at late night.

Janai Purnima

The Janai Purnima also known as Rakshyabandhan festival takes place on the full moon day of Shrawan i.e. Shrawan Purnima every year. In the year of 2071, it was on 25th Shrawan and in 2072 its on 12th of Bhadra. It is celebrated by Hindus and other Hindu related religions like Buddhist, Jain, belonging to aumkaar (ॐ कार) family. The Buddhist bath in sacred streams and visit their temples and the Brahman priests offer an ornamental thread to the wrists of their followers and in return receive gifts. Many pilgrims visit Gosainkunda and bath at the sacred lake. Mainly the people of Brahmin and chettri community change the sacred around their neck.

Nag Panchami

Nag Panchami takes place on the 5th of Shrawan to commemorate the battle between Nag and Garur. The stone image of Garur at Changu Narayan is said to perspire during the festival and priests are sent to wipe the perspiration off with a handkerchief. They later present it to the king and water is used to make it into a snake bite remedy, despite the fact that there are few snakes inhabiting Nepal. There is a belief that nag panchami is the day of welcoming the other festivals in the Nepal.

Krishna Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the 8th of Bhadon, in memory of Lord Krishna. Shops and houses are adorned in celebration.

Losar

Losar or Lochhar is the festival celebrated by Tamang, Gurung, Sherpa and other Himalayan communities of Nepal. Sonam Lhosar is celebrated by the Tamangs, Gyalpo Lhosar by the Sherpas and Tamu Lhosar is celebrated by the Gurungs.

Gai Jatra/Saa: Paru

Main article: Gai Jatra

This entirely Newar festival is held Bhadra. Newars who have lost loved ones during the year traditionally disguised themselves as cows and danced around the palace of the king. However, in modern times, the ceremony is performed only as a masked dance with the singing of songs. Gaijatra, the festival of cows, (gai means cow and jatra means festival in Nepali: गाईजात्रा, and Nepal Bhasa: सापारु) is celebrated in Nepal, mainly in Kathmandu valley by the Newars. It is also a grand festival in Jumla, celebrated by people of all caste . The festival commemorates the death of people during the year. During the festival, cows are marched in the streets and generally celebrated in the Nepalese month of Bhadra (August–September).

It falls on the 1st day of the dark fortnight of Gunla according to the lunar Nepal Era calendar. Peoples also distributes food to others. The festival of cows is one of the most popular festivals of Nepal. The whole complex of Gaijatra festival has its roots in the ancient ages when people feared and worshiped Yamaraj, the god of death. However, the ironic sessions synonymous with the Gaijatra festival entered the tradition in the medieval period of Nepal during the reign of the Malla Kings. Hence, the present form of Gaijatra is a happy blending of antiquity and the medieval era. According to the traditions since time immemorial, every family who has lost one relative during the past year must participate in a procession through the streets of Kathmandu leading a cow. If a cow is unavailable then a young boy dressed as a cow is considered a fair substitute.

In Hinduism, a cow is regarded as the most venerated among all the domestic animals. It is believed that the cow, revered as a holy animal by Hindus, will help the deceased relative’s journey to heaven. According to the historical evidence, when King Pratap Malla lost his son, his wife, the queen, remained grief-stricken. The king was very sad to see the condition of his beloved queen. The king, in spite of several efforts, could not lessen the grief of his wife. He desperately wanted to see a little smile on the lips of his sweetheart, and so he announced that anyone who made the queen laugh would be rewarded adequately.

During the festival of Gaijatra, the cow procession was brought before the grief-stricken queen. Then the participants began ridiculing and be-fooling the important people of the society. Finally, when the social injustices and other evils were highlighted and attacked mercilessly, the queen could not help but smile. The queen laughed and the king instituted a tradition of including jokes, satire, mockery and lampoon into the Gaijatra celebration.

After the procession is over, in the afternoon, nearly everyone takes part in another age-old tradition in which the participants dress up and wear masks. The occasion is filled with songs and jokes. Mockery and humor of every kind become the order of the day until late evening. Hence, Gaijatra is a healthy festival which enables the people to accept the reality of death and to prepare themselves for life after death. According to Hinduism, “whatever a man does in his life is a preparation leading to a good life after death”.

Bagh Jatra

This festival takes place on the 2nd of Bhadon. Dancers once dressed up in tiger costumes but today it is merely a repetition of the Gai Jatra festival.

Indra Jatra

Dancers

The Indra Jatra festival begins on the 26th of Bhadon and lasts for eight days. This festival is held in early to mid September and marks the end of the rainy season. On the first day a lofty wooden post is erected before the king’s palace or at other Darbur sites and dancers from all across Nepal perform with masks. If an earthquake ever occurred on the opening day of the festival this was considered a bad omen and the festival would have to be restarted.

On the third day, young virgins are brought before the king and worshiped and then carried through Kathmandu, mounted on oars. The highlight is parading the Kumari Devi (living god) through Kathmandu on a special chariot built just this purpose. The chariots are parked outside the Kumar Devi’s house at the Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Mohani

Main article: Mohani

Mohani corresponds to Dasain and is one of the year’s grandest celebrations for the Newars. The event involves family gatherings and outdoor functions, and lasts 10 days.

Bala Chaturdasi or Satbyu

The temple of Pashupati.

This festival takes places on the 14th of Aghan, when people gather in the forest of Mrigasthali, near the temple of Pashupati to scatter an offering of rice, vegetables and sweetmeats.

Kartik Purnima

Main article: Kartik Poornima

On the first day of the month of Kartik, many women go to the temple of Pashupati. There they remain for an entire month, fasting and drinking only water. Some women have died during the fasting but the majority generally survive and on the last day of the month, known as the purnima, the night is spent rejoicing the success of the fasting by singing and dancing into the night.

Ganesh Chauthi

The Ganesh Chauthi festival is held on the 4th of Magh, in honor of Lord Ganesh, the god of wisdom. The day is spent fasting and worshipping and in ended by feasting into the night.

Maghe Sankranti

Main article: Maghe Sankranti

Maghe sankranti is observed in the month of January on the first day of the month of Magh, bringing an end to the ill-omened month of Poush when all religious ceremonies are forbidden. On this day, the sun leaves its southernmost position and takes off for its northward journey, so Maghe Sankranti is similar to solstice festivals in many other traditions. People participate in holy bathing in this festival and auspicious foods like laddoo, ghee, sweet potatoes etc. are distributed. The mother of the house wishes good health to all family members.

According to Mahabharata, king Bhishma, who had the power to control his own death, happened to choose to die on the day of Maghe Sakranti. Therefore, it is believed that to die on this day might achieve Moksha, a release from the rebirth cycle.

Basantpanchami or Sri Panchami

Goddess Saraswati

This festival takes place in the month of Magh or Phalgun in the honor of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning.

Holi

Main article: Holi

The festival takes place on the last day of Fhalguna. In Nepal, a wooden post, known as a chir is adorned with flags and erected in front of the palace. It is burned at night, representing the burning of the body of the old year.

Maghe Purnima

The bathing festival where Newars bathe in the Bagmati River. during Magh. On the last day of the month, bathers are carried in a procession in ornamented dolis, lying on their backs with lighted lamps (known as chirags) on their chests, arms and legs. Other bathers bear earthen water pots on their heads, perforated with straws, through which water seeps down to sprinkle passers by. Traditionally the bathers wear green spectacles to protect their eyes from the sparks of the lamps they are in contact with.

Pāhān Charhe

Main article: Pahan Charhe

During Pahan Charhe which is one of the festivals in Kathmandu, Luku Māhādev (meaning Mahadev enshrined in the ground) is worshipped and portable shrines containing images of mother goddesses are paraded through the streets.

Ghode Jatra

Traditionally on the 15th of Chait, all horses and ponies belonging to government servants were assembled at the grand parade ground and entered into a race in front of the king and top officials who are stationed around a central monument. The monument bore Sir Jung Bahadur’s statue. After the event, gambling is allowed for two days and nights and the festival ends with an illumination of the monument. In 1875, Bahadur’s statue and four dragon monuments were moved into a newly built temple in his honor, hence the location of the festival moved.

Jana Bāhā Dyah Jātrā

Main article: Jana Baha Dyah Jatra

Jana Bāhā Dyah Jātrā is the chariot procession of Jana Baha Dyah, the Bodhisattva of compassion, which is held annually in Kathmandu. During the festival, the image of Jana Bāhā Dyah is removed from his temple at Jana Baha and installed in a car built in the shape of a tower on wheels. The chariot is drawn through the center of Kathmandu for three days.

Bunga Dyah Jātrā

Main article: Bunga Dyah Jatra (chariot festival)

An image of Bunga Dyah (Rato Machhendranath) is placed on a tall chariot which is pulled in stages through the streets of Patan for a month in the longest chariot procession held in the country.

Christmas

Christmas is celebrated by the Christian community in Nepal.

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by the Muslim community in Nepal.

Chhechu

Chhechu is a ceremony of the Tamang communities that takes place to the northwest of the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal over the course of ten days. It contains sportive plays (tsema), exorcisms, and rituals. There are eleven tsema performed, and three exorcisms.

Kirat Rai festivals

Main articles: Sakela (festival) and Yele Sambat
  • Sakela is the main Festival of Kirat Rais this festival is celebrated twice in a year as ubhauli in full moon day of the Baisakh and udhauli In full moon day of Mangsir
  • Nwagi is celebrated during prior to eating the harvested food crops,
  • Yele Sambat also known as “Yaledong” By Rai People Maghe Sankranti also celebrate same day. The Yele Sambat calendar is named after the first Kirat king Yalambar.
  • Wadangmi Festival: Wadangmi is a Major Festival of Rai Community Dhankuta District celebrated in the month of October/November

Limbu festivals

Some festivals may be practiced within ethnic groups in Nepal. Here are notable Limbu festivals:

  • Chasok Tangnam – It is also known as udhauli too. It is also celebrated on mangsir’s purnima.
  • Kakphekwa Tangnam or Kusang Tangnam – It is celebrated on maghe sankranti as a new year of limbus.
  • Sisekwa Tangnam – It is celebrated on Srawan’s purnima.
  • Balihang Tangnam – The Limbu version of the Tihar festival
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List of festivals in Morocco

This is a list of festivals held within Morocco

List of festivals in Morocco

  • Arts in Marrakech (AiM) International Biennale
  • Atlas Electronic
  • Candles Convoy of Salé
  • Gnaoua World Music Festival
  • International Film Festival of Marrakech
  • Mawazine Music Festival
  • Merzouga International Music Festival
  • World Sacred Music Festival
  • Imilchil Wedding Festival
  • Sefrou cherry festival

  • Traditional music styles

    Aita

    Aita (عيطة “call, cry or lament”) is a popular Bedouin musical style that originates from the countryside of Morocco, especially the Atlantic plains—areas such as Doukkala-Abda, Chaouia-Ouardigha, and Rehamna.

    Amazigh folk music

    Main article: Berber music

    There are many varieties of Berber folk music and dance, such as Rif, Kabyle, Atlas, Chawia, and Canaria.

    Ahwash

    Ahwash in the High Atlas in 1955.

    Ahwash (أحواش, ⴰⵃⵡⴰⵛ) is a collective musical form associated with Amazigh communities in southern Morocco, particularly around Ouarzazate, the Dra’a Valley, and Sous.[2] Ahwash involves dance, singing, poetry, and percussion.

    Ahidus

    Ahidus in 2002.

    Ahidus (أحيدوس, ⴰⵃⵉⴷⵓⵙ) is a style of collective dance and song of the Amazigh tribes in Middle and Eastern High Atlas.

    Guedra

    Guedra is a music and dance style associated with the Tuareg “blue people” of the Moroccan sahara.[3] The name comes from an earthen cookingware over which a hide is stretched to form a drum.[4]

    In 2021, the anthology of the art of “Rrways – a journey into the realm of Amazigh wandering poet- singers”, presenting a booklet and ten compact discs with current recordings received the ‘ Prix Coups de Cœur – Musiques du Monde’ of the Académie Charles Cross in France.[5]

    Andalusi classical music

    A rebab on display at Dar al-Aala, a museum and conservatory dedicated to Andalusi musical heritage located in Casablanca.

    Main article: Andalusi music

    For the music of Andalusia, Spain, see main article: Music of Andalusia

    Andalusi classical music (Arabic: طرب أندَلُسي, موسيقى الآلة transliterated ṭarab andalusi or Musiqa al-Ala, Spanish: música andalusí) is a major genre of Arabic music found in different local substyles across the Maghreb (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya in the form of the Ma’luf style). It originated in the music of Al-Andalus (Moors) between the 9th and 15th centuries.

    Some of its lyrics are based on poetic works written by authors from Al-Andalus, such as Al-Shushtari, Ibn al-Khatib and Al-Mu’tamid ibn Abbad. Andalusi music is considered part of the longest traditions of art and music in the world. Andalusi music was greatly influenced by Ziryab, a freed Persian slave and musical pioneer, in the early 9th century. After Ziryab’s death, two new styles of poetry were introduced in Al-Andalus: Muwashshahat and Zajal.[6]

    Chaabi “popular” folk music[edit]

    Main article: Chaabi

    Chaabi (Arabic: الشعبي, meaning popular in English) is a music consisting of numerous varieties which descend from the multifarious forms of Moroccan folk music. Chaabi was originally performed in markets, but is now found at any celebration or meeting.

    Raï Music

    Main article: Raï

    Morocco has produced its own stars like Cheb Mimoun and Hanino. Rai music originated from Algeria, but is just as effective and popular in Morocco. This style of music was created during a period of political turmoil, and served a purpose of social and political commentary. Rai music has gained massive support over the years from the urban populace for its purpose of addressing taboo topics.[7] It was also greatly known for code switching between French and Arabic. Rai artists use this method to add to the rhetorical and aesthetic effect of the lyrics, as well as a method of opening the lyrics to a wider range of an audience.

    Gnawa music

    Main articles: Gnawa and Gnawa music

    A gnawa street performer wearing traditional gnawi clothing in Rabat’s Qasbat al-Widaya.

    Gnawa music is a mystical form of music and incantation of West African origin. It was initially brought to Morocco by Sub-Saharan Africans and gradually became part of the Moroccan musical tradition. The gnawa musicians are respected for their spiritual performances. Through oral traditions, they have handed down a specific cultural ceremony, called derdeba or lila, which consists of song, dance, the burning of incense and of specific costumes and colours. The instruments used are large drums called “tbel” or “qanqa” and metal double castanets called “garageb”. The main instrument is a three-stringed bass lute, called the “gimbri” accompanied by the chanting of the singers.[8]

    Classical Malhun

    Main article: Malhun

    Classical Malhun is peaceful music associated with urban centers such as Meknes, Fes, Salé, Tetouan, and Oujda. It has been played around in the streets of Morocco for over a thousand years. It is very common music to hear in Morocco.

    Classical Sufi music

    Main article: Sufi brotherhoods

    Sufi brotherhoods (tariqas) are common in Morocco, and music is an integral part of their spiritual tradition. This music is an attempt at reaching a trance state which inspires mystical ecstasy.

    Recent styles

    Funk

    Attarazat Addahabia was one of the pioneers of funk music in Morocco.[9] Jil Jilala was also influential in this genre.

    Rock

    Nass El Ghiwane, led by Larbi Batma, was an icon of Moroccan music in the late 20th century.

    Hoba Hoba Spirit is a rock band that draws influence from traditional Moroccan styles such as gnawa, as well as styles from abroad such as reggae.

    Bab L’ Bluz combine Gnawa music with various influences such as blues and psychedelia to embody the “Nayda” movement among young people in Morocco.

    Hip-hop

    Notable Moroccan hip-hop musicians include El Grande Toto, Don Big, 7liwa, and others. Among the younger generation there are Issam and Manal Benchlikha.

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List of festivals in North Macedonia

Festivals in North Macedonia

Film

  • Manaki Brothers Film Festival

Music

  • Balkan Music Square Festival, a music festival
  • International Children’s Music Festival “Asterisks”, an international children’s festival
  • Ohrid Summer Festival, an annual theater and music festival from July to August
  • Skopje Jazz Festival, a jazz festival
  • MakFest,
  • Ohrid Choir Festival, a choir festival
  • Ohrid Fest,
  • Skopje Fest,

Folklore and traditional

  • Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances, annual folklore music and dance festival
  • Galičnik Wedding Festival, an annual festival held in Galičnik in which a selected couple gets married in the traditional “Galička” style wedding

Children’s

  • Si-Do, a children’s festival

Theater

  • Struga Poetry Evenings, an internationally acclaimed poetry festival
  • Days of Comedy, a theater comedy festival in Kumanovo

Sports

  • Ohrid Swimming Marathon, an international open water swimming competition in Lake Ohrid
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List of festivals in Laos

Holidays and festivals in Laos

Notable festivals and public holidays

  • Boun Bang Fay (ງານບຸນບັ້ງໄຟ)
  • Boun Fai Payanak
  • Boun Haw Khao Padap Din (ງານບຸນຫໍ່ເຂົ້າປະດັບດິນ)
  • Boun Khao Pansa(ງານບຸນເຂົ້າພັນສາ)
  • Boun Khun Khao
  • Boun Makha Busaa
  • Boun Ok Pansa
  • Boun Suang Huea
  • Boun That Luang
  • Boun That Sikhot
  • Boun Wat Phu Champasak
  • Chinese New Year/Tết
  • Hmong New Year
  • International Labor Day
  • Lai Heua Fai
  • Lao Children’s Day
  • Lao Elephant Festival
  • Lao Independence Day
  • Lao Issara Day
  • Lao New Day
  • Lao Women’s Day
  • Pi Mai Lao
  • Ok Phansa
  • Pathet Lao Day
  • That In Hang Festival
  • Vixakha Bouxa
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List of festivals in Japan

Japanese festivals

Film festivals

See also: Category:Film festivals in Japan
 
Festival name Type City/venue Years Notes
Asian Queer Film Festival Film festival Tokyo
CON-CAN Movie Festival Film festival Tokyo
Hiroshima International Animation Festival Film festival Hiroshima
Image Forum Festival Film festival Tokyo
Mainichi Film Awards Film festival Tokyo
Okinawa International Movie Festival Film festival Ginowan & Naha,
Okinawa Island
Tokyo Filmex Film festival Tokyo
Tokyo International Film Festival[1] Film festival Tokyo
Tokyo International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival Film festival Tokyo
Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival Film festival Yamagata
Yokohama Film Festival Film festival Yokohama
Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival Film festival Yūbari,
Hokkaido

Music festivals

See also: Category:Music festivals in Japan
 
Festival name Type City/venue Years Notes
Yamaha Popular Song Contest Pop festival Kakegawa 1969-1986 Music contest and festival
B-Boy Park Hip hop festival
Concert on the Rock Rock festival
Cosquín en Japón Folk festival
Firefox Rock Festival Rock festival
Fuji Rock Festival Rock festival
Heart-Aid Shisen Rock festival 2008
Live under the sky Rock festival
Loud Park Festival Heavy metal festival
Mount Fuji Jazz Festival Jazz festival
Naon no Yaon Rock festival Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall 1987–1991, 2008, 2013–present Exclusively female performers
Newport Jazz Festival in Madarao Jazz festival
Rising Sun Rock Festival Rock festival
Rock in Japan Festival Rock festival
Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto Classical music festival
Songs Day Pop festival
Summer Sonic Festival Rock festival
Tokyo Music Festival Pop festival
Yamaha Music Festival Classical music festival
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List of festivals in the Isle of Man

This is a list of regular festivals and events in the Isle of Man, both traditional and recently established.

Traditional annual events

See also: List of Celtic festivals

The Isle of Man is a Celtic nation, and as such there are close correspondences to Irish and Scottish festivals.

Event Manx Gaelic name Date Notes
Beltane (May Day) Boaldyn 1 May Traditional Celtic celebration of the return of summer
Tynwald Day Laa Tinvaal 5 July
(usually)		 Annual open-air promulgation of the laws
Mhelliah Sept–Oct Harvest festival
Samhain Sauin 31 Oct–
1 Nov		 Traditional Celtic celebration of the beginning of winter
Oie Houney = “Night of Sauin”
Halloween Hop-tu-Naa More recent celebration of Halloween/Sauin
Hunt the Wren Shelg y Drean 26 Dec St. Stephen’s Day

Modern sports events

Event Notes
Motor cycling and motor racing
Tourist Trophy (TT) The most famous and important event on the island.
International VMCC TT Rally Held during TT Week. It is a motorcycle event that lasts six days and is organised to take place on non-race days.
Douglas Beach Race This motorcycle race is held on Douglas Foreshore during TT week. The bikes race over huge man-made sandcastles.
Ramsey Sprint The Ramsey Sprint has been run since 1978 and is one of the biggest events outside the T.T. races.
Formula 2 Stockcar Manx Open F2 TT The stockcar racing is a contact motorsport where the more experienced drivers start at the rear of each race. They have a set number of laps to make their way to the front, using their bumper to push their opponents aside.
The Manx Two Day Trial The Manx National Two Day Trial is for solo and sidecar competitions. The event covers all areas of the Island over two days. The event caters for modern and older machinery. One of the biggest and best Trials in Europe with two full days of Off Road endeavour.
The VMCC Manx Rally A week of events for vintage motorcycle enthusiasts, centred on the Manx GP Week.
Coastal events
Round the Island Yacht Race Held on 4 May 2008. A large event that is held every year. They race anti-clockwise around the island. Although this is a competitive sport there is also a full social programme. The participants compete for a chance to win a trophy but also to be awarded PY handicap points.
Ramsey Angling Festival Includes a series of beach fishing competitions held over the weekend. Held annually.
Mannin Angling Club Festival The event consists of two shore and five boat fishing competitions. Boat competitions are classed in two categories: private and charter.
Other sport events
Crown Green Bowls Festivals During the events calendar there are two bowls competitions: the June Festival and the September Festival.
Parish Walk Long-distance walking event visiting all 17 historic parishes of the island
Isle of Man Dance Festival
Manx Mountain Marathon A 31-mile fell race from Ramsey to Port Erin. The course is mostly on fells and country and visits all the major hill summits. The race is one of athletics ultimate challenges covering difficult, rugged terrain as it visits the Isle of Man’s major peaks.
Isle of Man Easter Athletics A three-day festival of athletics held at various places on the island over the Easter weekend. The event attracts adult competitors of all abilities from clubs and heavily from universities throughout the UK. A 10k road race is held on Good Friday, Peel Hill Race on Easter Saturday and a 4 × 5k road relay on Douglas Promenade on Easter Sunday. The event culminates with the prize presentation and a party on Easter Sunday Evening.
IOM Sports Club Challenge A series of sporting events aimed at club members, not elite players. The S.C.C.S now incorporates the student weekend and up to two other events (netball + squash). The number of sports may expand in the future.
Isle of Man Marathon and half Marathon Races The full marathon and half marathon road races – on a quiet, scenic and rural course – starting and finishing in Ramsey.
NBC Basketball Camp A week-long event providing basketball and life skills coaching for ages 10 to 19.

Other events

Event Notes
Isle of Man Queenie Festival A celebration of the sea.[clarification needed] Usually held over 3 days in Port Erin and Port St Mary.
Spring Darts Festival The Isle of Man’s International Darts Festival is held annually. More than 800 competitors took part in last year’s[clarification needed] event.
Manx Model Meet Gathering of model aircraft flyers for a club event on Jurby airfield.
Isle of Man Bridge Congress A duplicate bridge competition which forms part of the English Bridge Union’s calendar of events.
IOM Chess Tournament An international chess event attracting top chess players from all over the world. Held annually in Port Erin from 1992 to 2007. It resumed in 2014 and since then has been held annually in Douglas.
Isle of Man Festival of Pool – British Open Would[clarification needed][Does this mean it never happened?] see pool players of all ages, male or female and from all parts of the UK and Ireland as well as players from France, Spain and other European countries attending the festival.
Manx Model Boat Festival
IOM International Jazz Festival
Mananan International Festivals An annual festival of music and arts founded in 1975, held in the Erin Arts Centre. The main festival is held in June and the opera festival in September.
Braaid Eisteddfod An annual musical and literary festival that has been held at the Braaid since the 1950s.

References

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List of festivals in Iran

Iranian festivals

  • Norooz: no means new and the word rooz means day, so Norouz means starting a new day and it is the Celebration of the start of spring (Rejuvenation). It starts on the first day of spring (also the first day of the Iranian Calendar year), 21 March, in that 12 days as a sign of the past 12 months, all Iranian families gather around and visit each other. It is also the best time to re-experience the feeling of mehr (pure love). In Norouz all families talk about their best experiences of the last year and the things they are looking forward in the next year and they all become bonded again in peace. There are many other things Iranians do for nowruz including khane tekani (cleaning the house) and haji firooz, where a person who makes his face black and wears a red dress, walks around the streets and entertains people by singing a special song.

Haft Seen traditional table of Norouz

  • Sofre-ye Haft-Sin: sofre (tablecloth), haft (seven), sin (the letter S [س]). Al-Bīrūnī said: Haft-sin came from Jamshid since he destroyed the evil that made Persian lands weak, so in first day of Iranian calendar people celebrated Norouz and they put 7 different symbolic items on their table as a sign of thanking nature for giving humans all they need. Since then every year Iranians put Haft-sin on their tables, but nowadays they put 7 things that start with letter “S (س)”. Some people also believe that Sasanians had a very beautiful plate that was given to them from China and they called it chini plate, and after some years the word chini changed into sini (a beautiful plate) so people would put 7 things in a sini.
  • Sizdah Bedar: Persian Festival of “Joy and Solidarity”. The 13th and last day of Norouz celebration. Because of the end of twelve days (a sample of twelve month) they celebrate the 13th day as a new beginning of the next twelve month and it has no relations with the number 13 (as an unlucky number). It is celebrated outdoors along with the beauty of nature. Al-Bīrūnī also called this day: tir ruz: blissed day.
  • Mehregan: Festival of Mehr (or Mihr=MIthra). A day of thanksgiving. It is a day which everyone show the mehr or the love they have for each other and it is one of the most important days in the year.
  • Jashn-e Sade: A mid-winter feast to honor fire and to “defeat the forces of darkness, frost and cold” in which people gather around and build a fire so that they can receive good things from the fire and give the fire their incompleteness.
  • Shab-e Yalda: Also known as The turning point. End of the longest night (darkness) of the year, and beginning of growing of the days (Lights). A celebration of Good over Evil. Also known as they have special nuts for that night.
  • Sepandarmazgan: Day of Love, Friendship and Earth in ancient Persian culture.
  • Chaharshanbe Suri: Festival of Fire, last Wednesday night in the Iranian Calendar year. It marks the importance of the light over the darkness, arrival of spring and revival of nature.

Zoroastrianism

See also: Zoroastrian calendar

The basis of nearly all of Iranian national festivals are from its Pre-Islamic Zoroastrian era. However, there are some festivals that are celebrated exclusively by Zoroastrians and some with less extent in other communities too.

  • Khordadgān: Celebration of the 6th day of Iranian calendar. Khordad is one of the Izadans name which means completeness. In this day people used to go near the river or a sea to thank God for everything and they gave each other flowers as a sign of happiness.
  • Bahmanagān: Also maintained by Iranian Muslims until the Mongol invasion. The festival was celebrated on the second day of the month of Bahman. Bahmanjana is a later modified form of Bahmanagān.
  • Sepandarmazgān: Esfandegān or Spandegān is the day of love.
  • Farvardingân: Festival of the Forouhar .
  • Jaşne Sade: Festival of Fire. Lit. the 100th day (before Nowruz).
  • Jaşne Mehregân: Festival of Mihr (or Mehr). A day of thanksgiving dedicated to the highest Angel, Mithra (c.f. Metatron).
  • Jaşne Tiregân: Festival of Tir. A day dedicated to Tishtrya, Angel of the star Sirius and rain. Also celebrated in some Muslim regions in Iran including Mazandaran.
  • Nowruz: New Year’s Day. March (first day of Spring).
  • Khordad Sal: Birthday of the Prophet Zarathushtra.
  • Zartosht No-Diso: Anniversary commemorating the death of the Prophet Zarathushtra.
  • Azargān: The day of fire commonly held by Zoroastrians in their Fire Temples.
  • Abanegān: A celebration for the goddess Naheed (Anahita).
  • Amordadegān: without Death

Islamic

See also: Islamic calendar
  • Eid-e Fetr: “The Festival of Fast-Breaking” which comes at the end of Ramadan. People give gifts and money to the poor, the sick and others.
    • Ramadan (Ramazan in Persian): Iranians have special recipes as Zoolbia-Bamieh, Shole Zard, Ferni, Halva and Ash Reshteh in Ramezan.
  • Nimeh Şaabân: celebration for the twelfth and final Shi’a Imam. The festival consists of some fireworks and decorating the cities with lights, bulbs and trees.
  • Shab-e Qadr: the “Night of Qadr” towards the end of Ramadan, which is when the first verses of the Qur’an were revealed to Muhammad. Iranians stay awake during the nights and some light candles and listen to Dua while reciting the Qur’an.
  • Eid-e Qurban: “The Festival of Sacrifice”. In Iran, some wealthy people and farmers sacrifice their herds and offer the meat to neighbors and the poor as charity.
  • Eid-e Ghadir Khumm: is a Shia feast, and is considered to be among the “significant” feasts of Shia Islam. The Eid is held on 18 Dhu Al-Hijjah at the time when the Islamic prophet Muhammad (following instruction from Allah) was said to have appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor.
  • Shiite and Sunni unity week for the birth of the Prophet of Islam: 12-17 Rabiʽ al-Awwal
  • Birth of Hasan ibn Ali: 15 Ramadan
  • Birth of Husayn ibn Ali: 3 Sha’ban
  • Birth of Ali ibn Husayn Zayn al-Abidin: 5 Sha’ban
  • Birth of Ali al-Akbar ibn Husayn (Young Day): 11 Sha’ban
  • Birth of Ali ibn Abi Talib: 13 Rajab
  • Fatimah bint Musa birthday (Girl’s Day): 1 taste
  • Birth of Ali al-Ridha: 11 Dhu al-Qadah
  • Eid al-Fitr of the Prophet of Islam: 27 Rajab
  • Celebrating the beginning of the Imamate of Muhammad al-Mahdi: 9th of Rabiʽ al-Awwal
  • Marriage celebration of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah: 1 Dhu al-Hijjah

Christian

The majority of Iranian Christians are Armenian-Iranians also known as Parska-Hye who follow the Armenian Apostolic Church, an Oriental Orthodox branch of Christianity. This minority has their very own special festivals and traditions.

There is also a significant minority of Assyrian people who follow the Oriental Orthodox Christian Assyrian Church of the East and the Chaldean Catholic Church, these two church groups also have a minority of Persian followers. The followers of this church have a blend of Persian and Assyrian culture.

Iran has an overwhelmingly Muslim population but the Christian Community has a visible presence. During Christmas times, Christmas trees can be seen from windows in Tehran and north-western provinces. Although Christmas has an official recognition in Iran, it is not a national holiday.

Jewish

  • Purim Festival
  • Illanout (tree festival) Celebrated in February, it is identical to Shab-e Cheleh and is a lot more elaborate, reminiscence of the pre-Islamic celebrations
  • Shab-e Sal, lit. Night of the Year: The night of the end of Passover, when chametz can once again be eaten. It is usually celebrated with many types of breads and dairy items. This festival is unique to Persian Jews due to the holiday’s proximity to Nowruz and is not celebrated in this way by most other Jews, just as the holiday itself is celebrated in a fashion unique to Persian Jews, Shab-e Sal has similarities to the Moroccan Jewish holiday Mimouna. The day after Passover is similarly known as Rooz-e Sal.
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List of festivals in Fiji

Public Holidays in Fiji reflect the country’s cultural diversity. Each major religion in Fiji has a public holiday dedicated to it. Also Fiji’s major cities and towns hold annual carnivals, commonly called festivals, which are usually named for something relevant to the city or town, such as the Sugar Festival in Lautoka, as Lautoka’s largest and most historically important industry is sugar production.

List of important festivals and days in Fiji

Date Festival Notes
January 1 New Year’s Day Celebrations can continue for a week, or even a month, in some areas. It is common practice in Fiji to beat drums and shower one another with water. Fireworks and an annual street party take place in the heart of Suva, the nation’s capital, to welcome the new year. This represents one of the largest new-year celebrations in the South Pacific.[citation needed]
February/March Holi Hindu “Festival of Colors” (not a public holiday).
March/April Ram Naumi Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Rama (not a public holiday).
March/April Easter Major Christian festival; the Friday (Good Friday) and the Sunday (Easter Sunday) are both official public holidays. There is also a Public Holiday on Easter Monday, the Monday following Easter Sunday.
March/April Palm Sunday Also celebrated as Children’s Sunday by Fiji’s Methodists (not a public holiday).
May Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day The celebrations in honor of Fiji’s first modern statesman actually begin a week early. It is almost always celebrated on a Friday. This was formerly a public holiday, but the military-backed interim government abolished it following the military coup of 2006.
May 4 National Youth Day Public Holiday celebrating the Youth of Fiji.
June 11 Queen’s Birthday Official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, former Queen of Fiji, still recognized by the chiefs as the Tui Viti, or Paramount Chief of Fiji.
Sometime in the first half of the year, and based on the Islamic and lunar calendars Eid al-Fitr Muslim festival celebrating after Ramadhan. The public holiday is not on the actual day of celebration due to the unpredictability of the moon’s appearance that signals the day.
August Bula Festival Celebrated in Nadi
August Hisbiscus Carnival/ Festival Celebrated in Suva
September Sugar Festival Celebrated in Lautoka
August Friendly North Festival Celebrated in Labasa
September Coral Coast Festival Celebrated in Sigatoka
October 10 Fiji Day The anniversary of both Fiji’s cession to the United Kingdom in 1874 and attainment of independence in 1970. The week leading up to Fiji Day, Fiji Week, features seven days of religious and cultural ceremonies celebrating the country’s diversity.
October/November Diwali Hindu “Festival of Lights”, honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. The public holiday is a day of colour and celebration amongst all of Fiji’s races and creeds – not in its religious sense but for its festive and cultural aspects. Hindus in Fiji usually open their homes to other families to share in the traditional sweets and foods of Diwali in Fiji.
November 6 Music BlueSky Fiji “Music Festival” charters a tropical island for an international music festival.
December 26 Boxing Day The day after Christmas.
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List of festivals in Denmark

This is a list of festivals and carnivals in Denmark.

By type

General

  • Aalborg Carnival
  • Aarhus Festuge, largest cultural festival in Northern Europe including several smaller festivals.
  • Aarhus Pride
  • Copenhagen Carnival
  • Copenhagen Christmas Festival
  • Copenhagen Opera Festival, Copenhagen
  • Copenhagen Pride
  • Cultural Harbour, Copenhagen
  • Culture- and Light Festival Lønstrup
  • Danish Bridge Festival, Svendborg
  • Esbjerg Festival Week
  • Exercise Festival, Torup
  • Fantasy Festival, Esbjerg
  • Farsøfest, Farsø
  • Free BunkerLove Festival, Løkken
  • Funen MC Festival, Odense
  • Geopark Festival, Odsherred Municipality
  • Hans Christian Andersen Festival Plays, Odense
  • Hillerød Music and Theatre Festival
  • Himmelstorm Festival, Hundested
  • International Living Theatre (ILT), Aarhus
  • International Sand Sculpture Festival, Søndervig
  • Kolding Light Festival
  • Krudtværks Festival, Frederiksværk
  • MADE Festival, DIY and co-creation festival in Roskilde
  • Mythological ART Festival, Jelling
  • Nordic Ink Festival, tattoo festival in Frederikshavn
  • Odense Flower Festival
  • PASSAGE, international street theatre festival in Helsingør
  • Ribe Wine Festival
  • Rose Festival, Bogense
  • Samsø Sustainability Festival
  • Sandsculpture festival, Hundested
  • Shakespeare Festival at Hamlet’s Castle, Helsingør
  • Shark Cutter Festival and Regatta, Nysted
  • Skagen Winter Swimming Festival
  • Skarresø Festival (Danmarks Byggefestival)
  • Søndervig Winter Swimming Festival
  • Street Art Festival, Brande
  • Tavern Festival, Helsingør
  • The Cimbri Festival, Aars
  • Triangle Festival Week, East Jutland. Cultural festival around Vejle, Fredericia and Kolding including several smaller festivals.
  • Wadden Sea Festival
  • WE Aart Festival, Aalborg
  • Wondercool, Copenhagen
  • Wool Festival Saltum

Historical

  • Black Powder Festival, Hals
  • European Medieval Festival, Horsens
  • Knights’ Festival at Ulvsborg, at Ulvsborg Historical Center in Asnæs
  • Medieval Festival at Spøttrup
  • Moesgård Viking Moot, Aarhus
  • Nysted Medieval Festival and Market
  • Renaissance Festival, Kronborg Castle in Helsingør
  • Ringsted Medieval Festival
  • The Festival of Centuries, Aarhus
  • Viking Festival, changing locations arranged by National Museum Denmark

Food

  • Cod Festival, Nakskov
  • Copenhagen Beer Festival
  • Copenhagen Cooking and Food Festival
  • EAT!, Odense
  • Food Festival Aarhus
  • Fra Bund Til Mund
  • Harvest Festival in Asnæs
  • Herring Festival Glyngøre
  • Hirtshals Fish Festival
  • Kerteminde Cherry Festival
  • Norway Lobster Festival, Læsø
  • Organic Harvest Market Weekend, nationwide
  • ROKOST Food Festival, Roskilde
  • Samsø Fjordfestival
  • Seafood Festival, Odense
  • The Fruit Festival, the South Sea Islands

Film

  • Aarhus Film Festival
  • CPH:DOX, documentary films festival in Copenhagen
  • CPH:PIX, Copenhagen
  • Odense International Film Festival

Music

Main page: Category:Music festivals in Denmark
  • Rock and contemporaryAarhus Vocal Festival, rhythmic vocal music
  • Honky Tonk Music Festival, Nykøbing Sjælland
  • Langelandsfestival, Rudkøbing
  • Music festival for children, Hørby
  • Sommer.Chillout.Aarhus (S.C.A)
  • Vendsyssel Festival
  • Alive Festival, Thisted
  • Blip Festival
  • Copenhagen Distortion
  • Copenhell, Copenhagen
  • Danmarks Grimmeste Festival (Grimfest), Aarhus
  • Gilleleje Festival
  • Grøn Koncert, across the country
  • Helsingør Festival
  • Indian Summer Festival, Svendborg
  • Klang Copenhagen Avantgarde Music Festival, København
  • Nibe Festival
  • Nordic Music Days
  • NorthSide Festival (Denmark), Aarhus
  • Roskilde Festival
  • Samsø Festival
  • Skanderborg Festival (Smukfest)
  • Snogebæk
  • SPOR Festival, Aarhus
  • Spot (music festival), Aarhus
  • Start! Festival
  • Vig Festival
Alternative
  • FROST Festival, Copenhagen
  • Nakke Festival, Rørvig
Electronic

Many festivals features electronic music, but a few have specialised in this genre.

  • PHONO Festival, Odense
  • Strøm Festival, Copenhagen
Jazz
  • Aarhus International Jazz Festival
  • Ærø Jazz Festival
  • Copenhagen Jazz Festival
  • Den Blå Festival, Aalborg
  • Haderslev Jazz Festival
  • Kanal Jazz, Løgstør
  • Maribo Jazz Festival
  • Nykøbing/Rørvig Jazz Festival, Nykøbing Sjælland
  • Ribe Jazz Festival
  • Ringkøbing Fjord Jazzfestival
  • Riverboat Jazz Festival, Silkeborg
  • Roskilde Jazz Days
  • Samsø Jazzfestival
  • Vinterjazz, across the country
Folk and blues
  • Ærø Harmonika Festival
  • Copenhagen Blues Festival
  • Country Festival, Aalborg
  • Country Festival, Gram
  • Fanø Free Folk
  • Frederikshavns Blues Festival
  • Hillerød Folk Festival
  • Musik i lejet, Tisvildeleje
  • Musikweekend Livø
  • SCC Country Festival, Silkeborg
  • Skagen Festival
  • Tange Sø Folk Festival
  • Tønder Festival
  • Tunø Festival
Classical and opera
  • Aalborg Opera Festival
  • Copenhagen Opera Festival
  • Copenhagen Summer Festival
  • Esbjerg International Chamber Music Festival
  • Hindsgavl Festival, at Hindsgavl Castle in Middelfart
  • Holstebro International Music Festival
  • Kammermusikfestival, Fejø
  • Klassiske Dage, Holstebro
  • Nørre Vosborg Music Festival
  • Rued Langgaard Festival, Ribe
  • Samsø Chamber Music Festival
  • Sorø International Music Festival
  • Thy Chamber Music Festival
  • Tivoli Festival
  • Vendsyssel Festival
  • Vintertoner