Advent (First Sunday of Advent) in the Philippines
Sunday, November 29, 2026 ยท Asia/Manila
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When is Advent (First Sunday of Advent) in the Philippines in 2026?
Advent (First Sunday of Advent) in the Philippines is on Sunday, November 29, 2026 (Asia/Manila). As of October 16, 2026, thatโs 44 days ยท about 6 weeks. It falls on a Sunday.
Is Advent (First Sunday of Advent) a public holiday in the Philippines?
Advent (First Sunday of Advent) is widely observed in the Philippines, but it is not a nationwide public holiday. Some regions may still observe it locally.
How the Philippines celebrates
Advent arrives with the Philippines' long Christmas season already glowing: star-shaped parol lanterns light the streets, and the season builds toward the Simbang Gabi dawn masses held from December 16 to Christmas Eve.
What people eat
Bibingka and puto bumbong sold outside churches, hot tsokolate and salabat ginger tea.