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List of Nationwide Festivals

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Some festivals and observances are celebrated nationwide, or by a large group of people not limited to a single town or province. These festivals are have roots in the national religious and cultural consciousness.

     Part of Holy Week      Part of Christmas

Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Chinese New Year[1] February (early Feb.)[1] Nationwide Celebration of the Lunar New Year
Ramadan[2] August[2] Nationwide Observed by Muslims.
Simbang Gabi[3] 16 Dec to 24 Dec[3] Nationwide[3] Also known as Misa de Gallo.
The Philippine International Arts Festival
(PIAF)[4] 		February (whole month)[4] Nationwide[4]
National Arts Month[4] 1 Feb to 28 Feb[4] Nationwide[4]
Holy Week[5] March to April[5] Nationwide[5] Week-long event honoring Jesus Christ's death on the Cross[5]
Independence Day[6] 12 Jun[6] Nationwide[6]
Fiesta Señor[7] January, (1st week),[7]
3rd Sunday 		Various[7]
Flores de Mayo
(Santacruzan)[8][9][10][11] 		May (whole month)[10][11] Nationwide[8][9][10][11] commemoration of the search for the Holy Cross by Reyna Elena and her son, the emperor Constantine[8][9][11]
La Naval Festival[12] October[12] Nationwide[12] Celebrates the victory of the Battles of La Naval de Manila in 1646.
World War II Anniversary[4] February World War II sites[4]
Feast Day of St. John the Baptist 24 Jun various (including San Juan City,
Lian, Balayan, San Juan, Batangas,
Samal, Davao del Norte, Bataan,
Binuangan, Misamis Oriental, Calumpit and Obando, Bulacan)

List of Festivals in Luzon

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Ilocos Region

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     Part of Holy Week      Part of Christmas

Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Longganisa Festival[13] 22 Jan Vigan, Ilocos Sur[13] Vigan longganisa[13]
Kannawidan 'Ylocos' Festival[7] 27 Jan to 3 Feb[7] Ilocos Sur[7]
Guling-Guling Festival[4] 5 Feb Paoay, Ilocos Norte[4]
Ani Festival[14] 23 Mar to 30 Mar[14] Dingras, Ilocos Norte[14]
Marcos Town Fiesta/Mannalon Festival[14] 27 Mar[14] Marcos, Ilocos Norte[14]
Tobacco Festival[15] 28 Mar to 29 Mar[15] Candon, Ilocos Sur[15] Promotion of the local tobacco industry.[15]
Panagabuos Festival[16] 1 Apr to 3 Apr[16] Banna, Ilocos Norte[16]
Garlic Festival[16] 16 Apr to 20 Apr[16] Pinili, Ilocos Norte[16]
Kangayedan Festival[16] 22 Apr to 26 Apr[16] Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte[16]
Pinakbet Festival[16] 23 Apr[16] Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur[16] Named after the dish Pinakbet.
Dinaklisan Festival[16] 29 Apr to 1 May[16] Currimao, Ilocos Norte[16]
Viva Vigan (Binatbatan) Festival of the Arts[10][17] 1 May to 7 May[10][17]
(1st week) 		Vigan, Ilocos Sur[17]
Tikanlu Festival[10] 1 May to 6 May[10] Tagudin, Ilocos Sur[10]
Rit-Ritemong Cayong Festival[10] 3 May to 5 May[10] Sarrat, Ilocos Norte[10]
Virgen Milagrosa Festival[10] May[10] Ilocos Norte[10] Thanksgiving to the provincial patron of Ilocos Norte. Miss Ilocos Norte is also held in this Festival.
Bawang Festival[10] 3 May[10] Sinait, Ilocos Sur[10] garlic[10]
Magdadaran Talip Festival[10] 19 May to 20 May[10] Carasi, Dumalneg,
Nueva Era, Adams, Ilocos Norte[10]
Farmers Festival[10] 19 May[10] Bacarra, Ilocos Norte[10]
Commemoration of the Battle of Bessang Pass[6] 14 Jun[6] Cervantes, Ilocos Sur[6]
Batac Charter Day & Empanada Festival[6] 23 Jun[6] Batac, Ilocos Norte[6]
Raniag Twilight Festival[18] October[18] Vigan, Ilocos Sur[18] part of the local people’s tradition of giving light to the spirits of departed loved ones[18]
Santa Ipon Festival[19] 25 Nov to 25 Dec[19] Santa, Ilocos Sur[19] thanksgiving celebration highlighted by the catching of the ipon[19]
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.
Damili Festival[3] December (month long) San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte Thanksgiving to the patron of San Nicolas (St. Nicholas) and the art of pottery.
Buybuy Fest/Burgos Town Fiesta[4] 21 Feb to 23 Feb[4] Burgos, La Union[4]
Pindangan Festival[14] 20 Mar[14] [[San Fernando, La Union][14]
Linubian Festival[20] 17 Apr to 19 Apr
(3rd week)[20] 		Rosario, La Union[20] Harvest Festival[20]
Baggak Summer Festival[16] 25 Apr to 30 Apr[16] Bauang, La Union[16]
Dinengdeng Festival & Town Fiesta[10] 1 May[10] Agoo, La Union[10]
Basi Festival[10] 7 May[10] Naguilian, La Union[10] Named after Basi wine.
Victory at Bacsil Ridge[6] 14 Jun[6] San Fernando, La Union[6]
Ma-tzu Festival[21][22] 23 Sep to 25 Sep[21] San Fernando, La Union[21][22] celebration by Chinese devotees of the miraculous Virgin of Caysasay or Ma-Tzu – a Chinese deity of the Sung Dynasty[22]
La Union Surfing Invitational/Surfing Festival[23] 17 Nov to 19 Nov[23] San Juan, La Union[23]
Rimat ti Amianan[3] 1 Dec to 18 Dec[3] San Fernando City, La Union[3]
Galicayo Festival[3] 1 Dec to 9 Dec[3] Manaoag, Pangasinan[3]
Puto Festival[3] 26 Dec to 28 Dec[3] Calasiao, Pangasinan[3]
Lingayen Gulf Landing Anniversary[7][8] 9 Jan[7] Lingayen, Pangasinan[7][8] commemorates the landing of General MacArthur's Allied Forces in Luzon in 1945.[8]
Holistic Festival[14] 9 Mar to 11 Mar[14] Labrador, Pangasinan[14]
Manaoag Pilgrimage[9] April (2nd week)[9] Manaoag, Pangasinan[9] Celebration of the Nuestra Señora de Manaoag[9]
Malangsi Fishtival[24] 8 Apr[24] Bayambang, Pangasinan[24] fish festival[24]
Pandan Festival[16] 11 Apr to 16 Apr[16] Mapandan, Pangasinan[16]
Bangus Festival[16] 17 Apr to 4 May[16] Dagupan City, Pangasinan[16]
Binongey Festival[16] 17 Apr[16] Anda, Pangasinan[16]
Mango-bamboo Festival and Trade Fair[16] 20 Apr to 27 Apr[16] San Carlos, Pangasinan[16]
Pista'y Dayat[8][16][11] 24 Apr to 1 May[16][11] Lingayen,[8][16]Pangasinan[11] fishermen's harvest and thanksgiving festival[8][11]
100 Islands Festival[10] 1 May to 7 May[10] Alaminos, Pangasinan[10]
Iikalahan/Kalanguya Festival[10] 16 May[10] San Nicolas, Pangasinan[10]
Pangasinan Bamboo Festival[25] 12 Aug[25] Calasiao and Santa Barbara, Pangasinan[25] festival showcasing bamboo products[25]

Cordillera Administrative Region

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     Part of Holy Week      Part of Christmas

Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Dapil Festival
(Bangued Town Fiesta)[4] 		20 Feb to 25 Feb[4] Bangued, Abra[4]
Abrenian Kawayan Festival
(Abra Foundation Day)[14][26] 		6 Mar to 9 Mar[14] Bangued, Abra[14][26] formerly known as Arya! Abra Festival; celebrates the founding of Abra province[8]
Tingguian Festival[12] October (1st week)[12] Bangued, Abra[12]
Apayao Province Foundation[4] 14 Feb[4] Apayao[4]
Say-am Festival[14] March
(no definite date)[14] 		Calanasan, Apayao[14]
Anitap Festival[14] 17 Mar[14] Kapangan, Benguet[14]
Strawberry Festival[14][27][28] Mar
(month-long)[14][28] 		La Trinidad, Benguet[14][27][28] strawberries and strawberry products[27][28]
La Trinidad Foundation Day[6] 12 Jun to 16 Jun[6] La Trinidad, Benguet[6]
Benguet Foundation Day[23] 23 Nov[23] Benguet[23]
Adivay[29][30] Nov[29][30] La Trinidad, Benguet[29][30] celebration of culture and tradition of Benguet ethnic tribes[29][30]
Tungoh ad Hungduan[16] 16 Apr to 19 Apr[16] Hungduan, Ifugao[16]
Gotad ad Hingyon[16] 21 Apr to 24 Apr[16] Hingyon, Ifugao[16]
Gotad ad Kiangan[16] 23 Apr to 25 Apr[16] Kiangan, Ifugao[16]
Imbayah Festtival[16] 25 Apr to 29 Apr[16] Banaue, Ifugao[16]
Gotad ad Ifugao[6] 14 Jun to 28 Jun[6] Lagawe, Ifugao[6]
Victory Day[21] 2 Sep[21] Kiangan, Ifugao[21]
Ollalion (Ullalim) Festival
(Kalinga Foundation Day)[4][31] 		14 Feb,[31]
or 11-14 		Tabuk City[4][31] celebrates the Kalinga culture[31]
Manchatchatong Festival[14] 4 Mar to 6 Mar[14] Balbalan, Kalinga[14]
Matagoan Festival[6] 24 Jun to 26 Jun[6] Tabuk City, Kalinga[6]
Lumin-awa Festival[2] 18 Aug[2] Lubuagan, Kalinga[2]
Am-among Festival[21] 7 Sep to 16 Sep[21] Bontoc, Mountain Province[21]
Festival of Lights 1 Nov Sagada, Mountain Province
Ayyoweng de Lambak ed Tadian[14] 5 Mar[14] Tadian, Mountain Province[14]
Lang-ay Festival[16] 6 Apr to 8 Apr[16] Bontoc, Mountain Province[16]
Sas-alliwa Festival[10] 7 May to 15 May[10] Natonin, Mountain Province[10]

Cagayan Valley

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Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Payuhwan Festival: Batanes Day[6] 21 Jun to 26 Jun[6] Batanes[6]
Palu-Palo Festival[2][25] 4 Aug to 5 Aug[2][25] Basco, Batanes[2][25] cultural presentation showing the life of the Ivatans[25]
Payvanuvanuan Festival[14] March to April (movable)[14] Mahatao, Batanes[14]
Peñablanca Patronal Town Fiesta[14] 18 Mar to 19 Mar[14] Peñablanca, Cagayan[14]
Bangkarera[16] 21 Apr[16] Peñablanca, Cagayan[16] boat-rowing race[16]
Panagsangal Festival[16] 25 Apr to 1 May[16] Baggao, Cagayan[16]
Sinabalu Festival[16] 25 Apr to 26 Apr[16] Rizal, Cagayan[16]
Dawa Festival[10] 5 May to 10 May[10] Gonzaga, Cagayan[10]
Labig Festival[10] 7 May to 9 May[10] Claveria, Cagayan[10]
Aramang Festival[10] 10 May to 11 May[10] Aparri, Cagayan[10]
Barangay Boat Festival[11] 11 May[11] Aparri, Cagayan[11] Fluvial festival held in honor of Saint Peter Thelmo[11]
Sarakat Festival[10] 14 May[10] Santa Praxedes, Cagayan[10]
Aringay Festival[10] 15 May to 21 May[10] Lasam, Cagayan[10]
Piat Sambali Festival[6][32] 23 Jun to 2 Jul,[6]
or (last week)[32] 		Piat, Cagayan[6][32] Commemorates the Christianization of the Ytawes region of Cagayan[32]
Aggaw Nak Cagayan
(Cagayan Founding Anniversary)[6] 		23 Jun to 30 Jun[6] Cagayan[6]
Festival of Our Lady of Piat[8][33] 1 Jul to 2 Jul[8][33] Piat, Cagayan[8][33]
Cabibi Festival[2] 1 Aug to 4 Aug[2] Lal-lo, Cagayan[2]
Pav-vurulun Afi Festival[2] 10 Aug to 17 Aug[2] Tuguegarao, Cagayan[2]
Coco Festival[21] 20 Sep to 27 Sep[21] Sanchez Mira, Cagayan[21]
Djanggo Festival[34] 28 Sep to 29 Sep[34] Gattaran, Cagayan[34] commemorates centuries-old religious and cultural tradition based on the life of St. Michael[34]
Tuao Patronal Fiesta[12] 1 Oct to 2 Oct[12] Tuao, Cagayan[12]
Bambanti Festival[10][35] January,
or 1 May to 11 May[10] 		Isabela province[10][35] Havest festival, named after the bambanti (scarecrow) used in the fields.[35]
Delfin Albano Patronal Town Fiesta[14] 14 Mar to 17 Mar[14] Delfin Albano, Isabela[14]
Bacao Festival[14] 16 Mar to 20 Mar[14] Echague, Isabela[14]
Sabutan Festival[14] 21 Mar to 23 Mar[14] Palanan, Isabela[14]
Cocowayan Festival[16] 20 Apr to 25 Apr[16] Isabela, Basilan[16]
Dikit Festival[16] 28 Apr to 30 Apr[16] Aurora, Isabela[16]
Mungo Festival[16] 30 Apr to 2 May[16] San Mateo, Isabela[16]
Binallay Festival[36] May[36] Ilagan City, Isabela[36] Named after the binallay, a type of rice cake[36]
Gakit Festival[10] 16 May[10] Angadanan, Isabela[10]
Feast of Our Lady of Guibang[33] 1 Jul to 2 Jul[33] Gamu, Isabela[33]
Alegria de Isabela[33] 8 Jul[33] Isabela, Basilan[33]
Nuang Festival[2] 26 Sep[2] San Agustin, Isabela[2]
Pagay Festival[21] 28 Sep[21] Alicia, Isabela[21]
Pagbiagan Festival/Baggat Dekat Festival and Solano Town Fiesta[12] 7 Oct to 8 Oct[12] Solano, Nueva Vizcaya[12]
Bagabag Town Fiesta[12] 7 Oct[12] Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya[12]
Diadi Town Fiesta[14] 18 Mar to 21 Mar[14] Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya[14]
Dupax del Sur Town Fiesta[16] 9 Apr to 11 Apr[16] Dupax Del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya[16]
Bambang Town Fiesta: "Panggayjaya Festival"[16] 13 Apr to 16 Apr[16] Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya[16]
Kasibu Town Fiesta[16] 18 Apr to 19 Apr[16] Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya[16]
Alfonso Castañeda Town Fiesta[16] 18 Apr to 20 Apr[16] Alfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya[16]
Bambang Patronal Town Fiesta: Saint Catherine of Sienna[16] 30 Apr[16] Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya[16]
Kayapa Town Fiesta[10] 10 May to 12 May[10] Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya[10]
Villaverde Town Fiesta[10] 12 May to 14 May[10] Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya[10]
Grand Ammungan Festival[10][37][38] 19 May to 24 May[10][37] Nueva Vizcaya[10][38] gathering of ethnic tribes and lowland inhabitants of the province[37][38]
Panagyaman Festival[8][10] 23 May to 25 May,[10]
or 19 May to 24 May[8] 		Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya[8][10] establishment of civil government in the province[8]
Baykat Festival, Ambaguio Town Fiesta[6] 17 Jun to 19 Jun[6] Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya[6]
Quezon Town Fiesta[6] 17 Jun to 20 Jun[6] Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya[6]
Bayombong Town Fiesta[2] 5 Aug to 9 Aug[2] Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya[2]
Aquero Festival[4] 11 Feb to 13 Feb[4] Aglipay, Quirino[4]
Panagtitimpuyog[4] 23 Feb to 25 Feb[4] Nagtipunan, Quirino[4]
Pagay-pagay Festival[16] 7 Apr to 8 Apr[16] Saguday, Quirino[16]
Panagsasalug Fiesta[6] 12 Jun to 15 Jun[6] Maddela, Quirino[6]
Ginnamuluan Fiesta[6] 20 Jun to 21 Jun[6] Cabarroguis, Quirino[6]
Panagdadapun Festival
(Araw ng Quirino)[8][21] 		8 Sep to 10 Sep[8][21] Cabarroguis, Quirino[8][21]

Central Luzon

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Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Suman Festival
(Aurora Foundation Day)[8][4] 		14 Feb to 19 Feb,[4]
(3rd week) 		Baler, Aurora[8][4]
Pilgrimage to Ermita Hill[16] 5 Apr to 6 Apr
(Holy Week)[16] 		Casiguran / Baler, Aurora[16]
Lenten Week/ "Pagpapako"[16] 6 Apr[16] Baler and Casiguran, Aurora[16]
Aurora Festival[34] August (last Sunday of Aug. to 1st week of Sept.)[34] Tanjay, Negros Oriental[34] features evening novenas which culminate in a nocturnal fluvial procession at the Tanjay River[34]
Coco Sabutan Festival[2] 19 Aug[2] Baler, Aurora[2]
Sabutan Festival[2] 21 Aug to 25 Aug[2] San Luis, Aurora[2]
Araw ng Kagitingan[16] 9 Apr[16] Mount Samat, Bataan[16]
Bocaue River Festival[9][39] July (1st Sunday)[9][39] Bocaue, Bulacan[9] Krus ng Wawa or Cross of Bocaue[9][39]
Feast of the Holy Cross of Wawa
(Pagoda Festival)[40][33] 		4 Jul to 7 Jul,[40]
or 3 Jul (1st Sunday)[33] 		Bocaue, Bulacan[40][33] held in honor of the Holy Cross of Wawa[40]
Linggo ng Bulakan[21] 8 Sep to 15 Sep[21] Malolos, Bulacan[21]
Singkaban Festival[21][41] 8 Sep to 15 Sep[21][41] Malolos, Bulacan[21][41] highlights the history, culture and tradition of Bulacan province[41]
Sambuklod Festival[21] 25 Sep (last Sunday)[21] San Jose del Monte, Bulacan[21]
Angel Festival[21] 29 Sep[21] San Rafael, Bulacan[21]
Horse Festival[3] 29 Dec to 30 Dec[3] Plaridel, Bulacan[3]
Buntal Hat Festival[42] Baliuag, Bulacan[42] buntal hat weaving[42]
Minasa Festival[43] January (2nd week)[43] Bustos, Bulacan[43]
Halamanan Festival[44] 23 Jan[44] Guiguinto, Bulacan[44] ornamental plants[44]
Flagellants & Lenten Rites[16] 5 Apr to 8 Apr[16] Paombong, Bulacan[16]
Baliuag Lenten Procession[16] 6 Apr[16] Baliuag, Bulacan[16]
Tanduyong Festival[16] 17 Apr[16] San Jose del Monte, Bulacan[16]
Luyang Dilaw Festival[10] 2 May[10] Marilao, Bulacan[10]
Pulilan Carabao Festival[9][10][11][39] 14 May to 15 May[9][10][39] Pulilan, Bulacan[9][10][11][39] San Isidro de Labrador, the patron saint of farmers[9][11][39]
Obando Fertility Rites[9][10][39] 17 May to 19 May[9][10][39] Obando, Bulacan[9][10][11][39] San Pascual Baylon, Santa Clara de Assisi or the Virgen de Salambao[9][11]
Halamang Dilaw Festival[45] May[45] Marilao, Bulacan[45] pays tribute to nature[45]
Calumpit "Libad" Festival[6] 23 Jun[6] Calumpit, Bulacan[6]
Kariton Festival[46] March Licab, Nueva Ecija[46] carabao-pulled carts, thanksgiving and harvest festival[46]
Tanduyong Festival[8] April (4th Sunday)[8] San Jose, Nueva Ecija[8] harvest celebration[8]
Pandawan Festival[16] 28 Apr[16] Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija[16]
Araquio Festival May General Tinio, Nueva Ecija
Araquio of Peñaranda[10] 1 May and 8 May
(1st & 2nd Sunday)[10] 		Penaranda, Nueva Ecija[10]
Taong-putik Festival[6] 24 Jun[6] Aliaga, Nueva Ecija[6]
Tsinelas Festival[2] 25 Aug[2] Gapan, Nueva Ecija[2]
Unang Sigaw ng Nueva Ecija[21] 2 Sep[21] Palayan City[21]
Kuraldal Festival[47] 6 Jan (5-day ritual)[47] Sasmuan, Pampanga[47] in honor of Sasmuan's patron saint, St. Lucy[47]
Hot Air Balloon
(Clark Festival)[8] 		February (early Feb.)[8] Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga[8] annual tournament of balloonist[8]
Caragan Festival[4] 25 Feb to 26 Feb[4] Mabalacat, Pampanga[4]
San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites[8][16] 6 Apr,[16]
(Holy Week)[8] 		San Fernando City, Pampanga[8][16]
Prusisyon[16] 6 Apr[16] Angeles City, Mabalacat, San Fernando City,
Sasmuan and Betis, Pampanga[16]
Jose Abad Santos Day[10] 7 May[10] San Fernando, Pampanga[10]
Apung Iru
(Saint Peter Fluvial Festival)[6][48] 		27 Jun to 29 Jun[6][48] Apalit, Pampanga[6][48] in honor of Saint Peter or "Apung Iru"[48]
Anniversary of the Canonical Coronation of the Virgen de Los Remedios[21] 8 Sep[21] Angeles City and San Fernando, Pampanga[21]
Pyestang Tugak
(Frog Festival)[12] 		October (1st week)[12] San Fernando City[12]
Fiestang Kuliat
(Tigtigan, Terakan Keng Dalan)[8][12] 		October (last week),[8]
28 Oct to 29 Oct[12] 		Angeles City, Pampanga[8][12]
Sinukwan Festival[3] 1 Dec to 7 Dec[3] San Fernando City[3]
Pampanga Day[3] 11 Dec[3] San Fernando, Pampanga[3]
San Fernando Giant Lantern Festival[8][9][3][49] 14 Dec to 20 Dec,[3]
or (month long)[49] 		San Fernando, Pampanga[8][9][3][49] Christmas lanterns[8][9][49]
Angeles City Lenten Rites[16] 6 Apr (Good Friday)[16] Angeles City[16]
Bagius Festival[12] 8 Oct[12] Angeles City[12]
Apo Fiesta[12] 31 Oct[12] Angeles City[12]
Anao Town Fiesta[14] 13 Mar to 15 Mar[14] Anao, Tarlac[14]
Tarlac City Charter Anniversary[16] 19 Apr[16] Tarlac City, Tarlac[16]
Province of Tarlac Founding Anniversary[10] 28 May[10] Tarlac City[10]
Feast of the Triumph of the Cross[21] 14 Sep[21] San Jose, Tarlac[21]
Annual Pinatubo Trek
(A March to Peace Tranquility)[23] 		30 Nov[23] Capas, Tarlac[23]
Death Anniversary of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay[14] 17 Mar[14] Castillejos, Zambales[14]
Paynauen Festival[14] 21 Apr to 23 Apr[14] Iba, Zambales[14]
Mango Festival[50][51] 19 Mar to 24 Mar[50][51] Iba, Zambales[50][51] mangoes and its by-products[50][51]
Camote Festival/Bb. Zambales[16] April (movable)[16] Castillejos, Zambales[16]
Senakulo[16] 5 Apr and 7 Apr (Maundy Thursday & Black Saturday)[16] Castillejos, Zambales[16]
Subic 'ay Festival[16] 22 Apr to 28 Apr[16] Subic, Zambales[16]
Pista ng Produktong Pilipino[10] 1 May[10] Subic, Olongapo City[10]
Domorokdok Festival
(Dumarokdok)[10] 		3 May to 4 May[10] Botolan, Zambales[10]
Birth Anniversary of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay[2] 31 Aug[2] Iba, Zambales[2]
Aeta Festival[12] 27 Oct[12] Botolan, Zambales[12]
Binabayani Festival[19] November (last week)[19] Olongapo, Zambales[19] re-enacts the war between the Aetas and the Christians through dance[19]

CALABARZON

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Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Maytinis Festival[3] 24 Dec[3] Kawit, Cavite[3]
Sanghiyang Festival Alfonso, Cavite
Pahimis Festival[4] February (2nd week)[4] Amadeo, Cavite[4]
Sumilang Festival
(Our Lady of Candelaria Feast) 		1 Feb to 2 Feb Silang, Cavite
Sorteo Grand Festival[52][53] 16 Feb to 22 Feb
(every three years)[52] 		Carmona, Cavite[52][53]
Death Anniversary of Baldomero Aguinaldo[4] 26 Feb[4] Kawit, Cavite[4]
Bacoor Marching Band Festival[10] 6 May to 8 May[10] Bacoor, Cavite[10]
Sinagingan Festival[10] 15 May[10] Mendez, Cavite[10]
Kalayaan Festival[10] 28 May to 12 Jun[10] Cavite (provincewide)[10]
Wagayway Festival[10] 28 May[10] Imus, Cavite[10]
Regada Water Festival[6] 17 Jun to 24 Jun[6] Cavite City[6] in honor of Saint John the Baptist
Kawayan Festival[21] 7 Sep[21] Maragondon, Cavite[21]
Tinapa Festival[12] October
(no definite date)[12] 		Rosario, Cavite[12]
Salibanda[7] January Paete, Laguna[7]
Coconut "Coco" Festival[7] 15 Jan (week long),
3 to 16[7] 		San Pablo City, Laguna[7]
Batingaw Festival[54] 13 Jan[54] Cabuyao City[54]
Kawayan Festival[7] 16 Jan to 18 Jan[7] Magdalena, Laguna[7]
Sikhayan Festival[7] 18 Jan[7] Santa Rosa City, Laguna[7]
Feast of San Sebastian the Martyr
(Paligong Poon)[7] 		19 Jan & 26 Jan[7] Lumban, Laguna[7]
Sampaguita Festival[4] 21 Feb to 22 Feb,[4]
(2nd week) 		San Pedro City, Laguna[4] (in Honor of St.Peter.)
Sumbrero Festival[14] March
(no definite date)[14] 		Biñan, Laguna[14]
Turumba[55] March
or 21 Apr to 26 Apr 		Pakil, Laguna[55] seven-day feast in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows[55]
Anilag Festival[14] 8 Mar to 15 Mar[14] Santa Cruz, Laguna[14]
Manok ni San Pedro Festival[14] 27 Mar[14] San Pedro, Laguna[14]
Itik Festival[16] April
(no definite date)[16] 		Victoria, Laguna[16]
Kesong Puti Festival[16] 1 Apr to 9 Apr[16] Santa Cruz, Laguna[16]
Pandan Festival[16] 3 Apr[16] Luisiana, Laguna[16]
Lenten Observance
(San Pablo City)[16] 		5 Apr to 6 Apr[16] San Pablo City, Laguna[16]
Turumba Festival[16] 10 Apr, 16 18, 27,
6 May, 18, 27[16] 		Pakil, Laguna[16]
Ana Kalang Festival[16] 13 Apr to 17 Apr[16] Nagcarlan, Laguna[16]
"La Laguna" Festival[16] 20 Apr to 29 Apr[16] Santa Cruz, Laguna[16]
Liliw Gat Tayaw Tsinelas Festival[16] 26 Apr to 1 May[16] Liliw, Laguna[16]
Samahang Bulaklakan Festival May (last Sunday) Siniloan, Laguna
Bangkero Festival[8][14] May (last Sunday),[8]
or March[14] 		Pagsanjan, Laguna[8][14] decorated boats (bancas)[8]
Calauan "Pinya" Festival[10] May
(no definite date)[10] 		Calauan, Laguna[10]
Makalawan "Pinya" Festival[10] 10 May to 15 May[10] Calauan, Laguna[10]
San Isidro Festival
(Pandanan)[10] 		15 May[10] Luisiana, Laguna[10]
Rizal Day[6] 19 Jun[6] Calamba, Laguna[6]
Feast of San Antonio de Padua[6] 24 Jun[6] Pila, Laguna[6]
Syensaya Los Baños Science Festival[33] July (no definite date yet)[33] Los Baños, Laguna[33]
Kalakal Festival[33] July (no definite date yet)[33] Santa Maria, Laguna[33]
Guiling–Guiling Festival[2] August (no definite date yet)[2] Siniloan, Laguna[2]
Santones Festival[2] 12 Aug to 16 Aug[2] Liliw, Laguna[2]
Bañamos Festival[21] 17 Sep to 23 Sep[21] Los Banos, Laguna[21]
Burdang Lumban Festival[21] 21 Sep[21] Lumban, Laguna[21]
Yugyugan Festival[3] 3 Dec to 12 Dec[3] Pagsanjan, Laguna[3]
Mahaguyog Festival[56][57] 24 Feb to 7 Mar[57] Santo Tomas, Batangas[56][57] celebrates the abundance of mais, halaman, gulay and niyog, and highlights General Miguel Malvar [56][57]
Penetensiyahan[14] 9 Mar[14] Rosario, Batangas[14]
Kinulob Festival[16] April
(no definite date)[16] 		Mabini, Batangas[16]
Sigpawan Festival[58] 8 Apr[58] Lemery, Batangas[58] showcase the culture and natural resources of Lemery[58]
Pabasa ng Pasyon[16] 21 Apr[16] San Juan, Batangas[16]
Tinapahan Festival[16] 29 Apr to 1 May[16] Lemery, Batangas[16]
Pastulan Festival May (2nd Saturday) San Pascual, Batangas
Tapusan Float Parade Festival[8][10][11][59] May (month long)[11][59]
or 31 May[10] 		Alitagtag, Batangas[8][10][11][59] honors the Holy Cross[8][11][59]
Mamang-os Festival[10] May
(no definite date)[10] 		Tuy, Batangas[10]
Salubong
(Holy Cross Festival)[10] 		2 May[10] Alitagtag and Bauan, Batangas[10]
Sublian Festival[10] 2 May[10] Bauan, Batangas[10]
Balsa Festival[10] 8 May (2nd Saturday)[10] Lian, Batangas[10]
Tinapay Festival[10] 15 May[10] Cuenca, Batangas[10]
Parada ng Lechon
(Parade of Roast Pigs)[8][9][59][6][32] 		24 Jun[59][6][32] Balayan, Batangas[8][9][6][32] Saint John the Baptist[8][9][59]
Sublian sa Batangas[8][59][40][33] July to 23 Jul[59][40][33] Batangas City[8][40][33] foundation day of Batangas City,[8][40] revives the subli dance tradition[59]
Birth Anniversary of Apolinario Mabini[33] 22 Jul[33] Tanauan, Batangas, Batangas City[33]
Celebration of Buwan ng Wika[2] August
(no definite date)[2] 		Batangas City[2]
Maliputo Festival[2] 9 Aug[2] San Nicolas, Batangas[2]
Birth Anniversary of Gen. Miguel Malvar[21] 27 Sep[21] Batangas City[21]
Anihan Festival[21] 27 Sep[21] Lobo, Batangas[21]
Eggstravaganza Festival[12] 8 Oct (2nd Friday)[12] San Jose, Batangas[12]
Coffee Festival[12] 21 Oct[12] Lipa City, Batangas[12]
Calacatchara Festival[12] October
(no definite date)[12] 		Calaca, Batangas[12]
Tumba Festival
(Candle Festival) 		2 Nov San Luis, Batangas
Kabakahan Festival[3] 1 Dec[3] Padre Garcia, Batangas[3]
Fiesta de Los Toros[3] 2 Dec[3] Nasugbu, Batangas[3]
Paskuhan sa Maraykit[3] 5 Dec (1st Saturday)[3] San Juan, Batangas[3]
Fluvial Procession at Taal[3] 8 Dec to 9 Dec[3] Taal, Batangas[3]
Lambayok Festival[3] 12 Dec[3] San Juan, Batangas[3]
Feast of San Ildefonso Toledo[7] 23 Jan to 24 Jan[7] Tanay, Rizal[7]
Taytay Hamaka Festival[4][31] 10 Feb to 16 Feb,[31]
or 9-15 		Taytay, Rizal[4][31] 7-day event showcasing artistry and craftsmanship[31]
Sikaran Festival[14] 15 Mar[14] Baras, Rizal[14]
Salubong sa Angono 26 Mar to 27 Mar,
(Holy Week)[8] 		Angono, Rizal[8] reunion of the Risen Christ with the Virgin Mary[8]
Cenakulo
(Cainta, Rizal)[16] 		5 Apr to 6 Apr[16] Cainta, Rizal[16]
The Subok[16] 5 Apr to 7 Apr[16] Taytay and Tanay, Rizal[16]
Giwang-giwang[16] 6 Apr (Good Friday)[16] Binangonan, Rizal[16]
Ang Hatol
(the Way of the Cross)[16] 		6 Apr[16] Cainta, Rizal[16]
Salubong (Angono, Rizal)[16] 7 Apr to 8 Apr[16] Angono, Rizal[16]
Antipolo Pilgrimage[16] 30 Apr to 1 May[16] Antipolo, Rizal[16]
Sumakah Festival[16] 1 May[16] Antipolo City, Rizal[16]
Tromba Festival[10] 1 May[10] Baras, Rizal[10]
Feast of San Isidro Labrador/Carabao Festival[10] 14 May to 15 May[10] Angono, Rizal[10] San Isidro Labrador
Rizal Arts Festival[6] 1 Jun to 30 Jun[6] Angono, Rizal[6]
Rizal Province Foundation Day[6] 11 Jun[6] Rizal (no definite venue)[6]
Quezon Day/Angono Day[2] 19 Aug[2] Angono, Rizal[2]
Turumba[2] 30 Aug[2] Teresa, Rizal[2]
Parada ng Kakanin / Festival of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazzu[21] 9 Sep[21] San Mateo, Rizal[21]
D'Dalaylay Festival 29 Sep Jalajala, Rizal
Pagoda Festival(Feast of Saint Francis of Assissi)[12] 4 Oct[12] Cardona, Rizal[12]
La Torre Festival[12] 6 Oct[12] Cardona, Rizal[12]
Binalayan
(Binangonan sa Lawa at Kawayan) Festival[60] 		21 Oct Binangonan, Rizal[60] showcases bamboo products and other marine merchandises[60]
Angono Arts Festival[23] 5 Nov to 25 Nov[23] Angono, Rizal[23]
Higantes Festival
(Feast of San Clemente)[8][9][19][23] 		22 Nov to 23 Nov[8][9][19][23] Angono, Rizal[23] marked by giant papier mache effigies,[19] (in honor of Saint Clement)[9][19]
SumBingTik
(Suman, Bibingka, Latik) Festival[61] 		1 Dec[61] Cainta, Rizal[61]
Crown Festival November (third week) Taytay, Rizal
Araw ng Montalban/Pamitinan Festival[3] 21 Dec[3] Rodriguez, Rizal[3]
Rizal's Death Anniversary[3] 30 Dec[3] Dapitan City[3]
Kaluskos Bamboo Arch Festival[3] December (month long)[3] Cardona, Rizal[3]
Candle Festival[7] 31 Jan to 2 Feb[7] Candelaria, Quezon[7]
Pasayaw Festival[4] 14 Feb to 17 Feb[4] Padre Burgos, Quezon[4]
Laguimanok Festival[62][63] 13 Feb[62] Padre Burgos[62][63]
Boling-boling Festival[14] 6 Mar to 8 Mar[14] Catanauan, Quezon[14]
Centurion Festival[5] March (Holy Week)[5] General Luna, Quezon[5] believed to be the origin of Marinduque's Moriones Festival[5]
Pagtaltal sa Guimaras
(Ang Pagtaltal)[5][16][64] 		March
(Good Friday),[5]
or 5 Apr to 6 Apr[16] 		Jordan, Guimaras[5][16][64] procession of flagellants and devotees in biblical attire[5]
Fiesta Pasiklab[16] 1 Apr to 31 May[16] Quezon City[16]
Pasayahan sa Lucena[10] May (4th week)[10] Lucena City[10]
Agawan sa Sariaya
(San Isidro Festival)[10] 		8 May to 16 May[10] Sariaya, Quezon[10]
Mayohan sa Tayabas
(San Isidro Festival)[10] 		8 May to 16 May[10] Tayabas, Quezon[10]
Balwarte sa Gumaca[10] 11 May to 15 May[10] Gumaca, Quezon[10]
Arana't Balwarte sa Gumaca
(San Isidro Festival)[10] 		14 May to 15 May[10] Gumaca, Quezon[10]
Pahiyas Festival[8][9][10][11] 14 May to 15 May[9][10] Lucban[10] and Sariaya, Quezon[11] thanksgiving to San lsidro, the patron saint of farmers[8][9][11]
Araña`t Baluarte Festival 15 May Gumaca, Quezon
Maubanog Festival[10] 16 May to 17 May[10] Mauban, Quezon[10]
Katang Festival[10] 25 May[10] Calauag, Quezon[10]
Araw ng Quezon[6] 12 Jun to 18 Jun[6] Quezon, Bukidnon[6]
Lubid–Lubid Festival and Cow Parade[6] 24 Jun[6] Tiaong, Quezon[6]
Araw ng Tayabas[2] 13 Aug[2] Tayabas, Quezon[2]
Gigantes Festival[25] 19 Aug[25] Lucban, Quezon[25] (giants)[25]
Manuel Luis Quezon Birth Anniversary[2] 19 Aug[2] Quezon City[2]
Anniversary of Cry of Pugadlawin[2] 23 Aug[2] Quezon City[2]
Feast of Our Lady of La Naval[12] 3 Oct to 12 Oct[12] Quezon City[12]
Feast of La Naval[8][12][65] 11 Oct,[65]
(2nd Sunday) 		Quezon City and Angeles City[8][12][65] image of the Virgin is paraded around the city,[65] victory at sea against the Dutch in 1646[8]

Southwestern Tagalog Region

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     Part of Holy Week      Part of Christmas

Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Bansudani Festival
(Feast of the Divine Savior)[7] 		17 Jan to 19 Jan[7] Bansud, Oriental Mindoro[7]
Dugoy Festival[7] 18 Jan[7] Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro[7]
Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival[4] 18 Feb to 19 Feb[4] Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro[4]
Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival – the Mangyan Cultural Festival[14] 2 Mar to 4 Mar[14] Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro[14]
Banana Festival[14] 18 Mar to 19 Mar[14] Baco, Oriental Mindoro[14]
Sulyog Festival[14] 19 Mar[14] Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro[14]
Kalap Festival[14] 21 Mar[14] Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro[14]
Sanduguan Festival[16][19] 21 Apr to 27 Apr,[16]
or 15 Nov[19] 		Calapan, Mindoro Oriental[16][19] reenacts the first contact between the natives of Mindoro and traders from China[19]
The Sabutan Festival and Mini-trade Fair[16] 25 Apr to 29 Apr[16] Mabitac, Oriental Mindoro[16]
Bahag-hari Festival[16] 25 Apr[16] Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro[16]
Saknungan Festival[16] 27 Apr to 30 Apr[16] San Jose, Occidental Mindoro[16]
Indak Padurukan Festival[16] 28 Apr[16] San Jose, Occidental Mindoro[16]
De Galera Festival[10] 9 May to 12 May[10] Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro[10]
Sab'uyan Festival / Feast of Saint John the Baptist[6] 24 Jun[6] Pola, Oriental Mindoro[6]
Biniray Festival[6] 29 Jun[6] Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro[6]
Pakapya-Agtike[33] 26 Jul[33] Socorro, Oriental Mindoro[33]
Sayaw Lahi Festival[21] 10 Sep[21] Naujan, Oriental Mindoro[21]
Kapakyanan Festival[21] 14 Sep to 15 Sep[21] Victoria, Oriental Mindoro[21]
Kawayanan Festival[12] 1 Oct[12] Gloria, Oriental Mindoro[12]
Karakol Festival[12] 10 Oct[12] Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro[12]
Kaaldawan Iraya[12] 12 Oct[12] Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro[12]
Feast of Nuestra Señora del Pilar[12] 12 Oct[12] Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro[12]
Pamugu-an Festival[12] 16 Oct to 22 Oct[12] Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro[12]
Apo Iraya Festival[12] 23 Oct[12] Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro[12]
Tamaraw Festival[12] October
(no definite date)[12] 		Occidental Mindoro (provincewide)[12]
Pandag-kitab Oriental Mindoro[23] 14 Nov[23] Calapan City[23] provincial festival[23]
Founding Anniversary of Occidental Mindoro[23] 15 Nov[23] Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro[23]
Feast of Santa Catalina[23] 26 Nov[23] Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro[23]
San Teodoro Day and Immaculate Conception Feast[3] 8 Dec[3] San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro[3]
Coco Festival[3] 8 Dec[3] San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro[3]
Adyawan Festival[3] 8 Dec[3] San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro[3]
Pag-alad Festival[3] 7 Dec to 8 Dec[3] San Fernando, Romblon[3]
Rungawan Festival 8 Dec Concepcion, Romblon Sibale Island
Hinugyawan Festival 8 Dec Santa Maria, Romblon Tablas Island
Idioc Festival 27 Dec Cajidiocan, Romblon Sibuyan Island
Biniray Festival[7][8] 9 Jan[7] Romblon[7][8]
Panranumag Festival 3 Feb Corcuera, Romblon Simara Island
Carabao Festival 19 Mar San Jose, Romblon Formerly known as Jones
Saginyogan Festival 21 Mar Alcantara, Romblon Tablas Island
Parpaguha Festival 29 Mar San Andres, Romblon Tablas Island
Kanidugan Festival 5 Apr Odiongan, Romblon
Bugsayan Festival 19 Apr Santa Fe, Romblon Tablas Island
Talabukon Festival 25 Apr Looc, Romblon Tablas Island
Kalipayan Festival[16] 30 Apr[16] San Agustin, Romblon[16]
Pangisraan Festival 1 May to 10 May Calatrava, Romblon
Kasadyawan Festival 10 May to 15 May Magdiwang, Romblon Sibuyan Island
Kuron Festival 11 Jun Ferrol, Romblon Tablas Island. Fiesta starts June 11 and ends June 13 (San Antonio de Padua)
Sadawan Festival 9 Sep Banton, Romblon Formerly known as Imelda
Pasinggatan Festival[10] 1 May to 5 May[10] Taytay, Palawan[10]
Panalaminan Festival[10] 15 May[10] Roxas, Palawan[10]
Baragatan sa Palawan
(Foundation Day)[8][6] 		10 Jun to 23 Jun[8][6] Puerto Princesa City[8][6] founding anniversary of the civil government of Palawan[8]
Pista ng Kalikasan[6] 19 Jun[6] Palawan (provincewide)[6]
Kaniyog'n Festival[6] 28 Jun[6] Brooke's Point, Palawan[6]
Passini Kat Aborlan[21] 28 Sep to 1 Oct[21] Aborlan, Palawan[21]
Pangalipay Festival[21] 29 Sep[21] Magsaysay, Palawan[21]
Malampaya Festival[12] 8 Oct to 12 Oct[12] Taytay, Palawan[12]
Haring Kalabaw[7] January (3rd week)[7] Santa Cruz, Marinduque[7]
Moriones Festival[5][16] March (Holy Week),[5]
(Easter Sunday),
or 2 Apr to 7 Apr[16] 		Boac,[9]
Marinduque[8][1][5][16] 		part of Holy Week;[1] commemorates Saint Longinus[8][9][5]
Feast of the Holy Cross[10] 3 May[10] Santa Cruz, Marinduque[10]
Feast of Our Lady of Biglang Awa[10] 10 May[10] Boac, Marinduque[10]
Anniversary of Battle of Paye[33] 30 Jul[33] Boac, Marinduque[33] Commemorates the victory at the Battle of Paye during the Philippine-American War.
Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption[2] 15 Aug[2] Boac, Marinduque[2]
Anniversary of the Battle of Pulang Lupa[21] 13 Sep[21] Torrijos, Marinduque[21]

Bicol Region

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     Part of Holy Week      Part of Christmas

Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Pinili Festival[12] 16 Oct to 26 Oct[12] Pili, Camarines Sur[12]
Rahugan Festival[12] 17 Oct to 24 Oct[12] Basud, Camarines Norte[12]
Kamundagan Festival[3] 1 Dec to 31 Dec[3] Naga City, Camarines Sur[3]
Pabirik Festival[7] 23 Jan to 2 Feb[7] Paracale, Camarines Norte[7]
Kadahoman Festival[16] 1 Apr to 1 May[16] Lagonoy, Camarines Sur[16]
Bantayog Festival[16] 13 Apr to 16 Apr[16] Camarines Norte[16]
Baybayon Festival[16] 15 Apr to 17 Apr[16] Sagñay, Camarines Sur[16]
May Ilaoud Festival[16] 27 Apr to 1 May[16] Milaor, Camarines Sur[16]
Madahom Festival[10] 1 May to 8 May[10] Caramoan, Camarines Sur[10]
Boa-boahan "Alinsangan" Festival[8][10][66][11] 1 May,[8] or 2 May[10][66] Nabua, Camarines Sur[8][10][11] Re-enactment of the 13th-century rite of offering chains of coconut embryos ("boa") to deities[66][11]
Palong Festival[10] 11 May to 13 May[10] Capalonga, Camarines Norte[10]
Harana Festival
(Karantahan nin Pagranga)[10] 		16 May to 21 May,[10]
or 14 Feb[4] 		San Jose, Camarines Sur[10]
Kaogma Festival[10] 24 May to 31 May[10] Pili, Camarines Sur[10]
Bagasbas Beach International Eco-arts Festival[10] 30 May to 6 Jun[10] Daet, Camarines Norte[10]
Pinyasan (Pineapple) Festival[6] 15 Jun to 23 Jun[6] Camarines Norte[6]
Daet Pineapple Festival[8][32] June (3rd week),[32]
(15-24) 		Daet, Camarines Norte[8][32] Pineapple, Daet's main crop[8][32]
Sinarapan Festival[33] 14 Jul to 15 Jul[33] Buhi, Camarines Sur[33]
Santa Clara Festival[2] 4 Aug to 13 Aug[2] Tigaon, Camarines Sur[2]
Mercedes Fishtival
(Mercedes Kadagatan Festival)[2][25] 		6 Aug to 11 Aug[2][25] Mercedes, Camarines Norte[2][25] thanksgiving festival by local fishermen[25]
Pasa-pasa Ikaw Festivak[2] 25 Aug to 30 Aug[2] Pasacao, Camarines Sur[2]
Bicol Food Festival[34] 1 Sep to 30 Sep[34] Naga City, Camarines Sur[34] Festival of Bicol cuisine[34]
Busig-on Festival[21] 7 Sep to 8 Sep[21] Labo, Camarines Norte[21]
Peñafrancia Festival[66][21] 17 Sep[21] Naga City, Camarines Sur[66][21] features a novena or 9 days of devotion[66]
Paruyan Festival[12] 1 Oct to 4 Oct[12] Talisay, Camarines Norte[12]
Mambulawan Festival[12] 1 Oct to 7 Oct[12] Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte[12]
Rodeo Masbateño[16] 9 Apr to 14 Apr[16] Masbate City[16]
Pasa-pasa Festival[16] 18 Apr to 21 Apr[16] Monreal, Masbate[16]
Dayaw Dalan Festival[10] 2 May to 3 May[10] Ticao Island, San Jacinto, Masbate[10]
Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival[21] 29 Sep[21] Masbate City[21]
Voyadores Festival[21] 15 Sep[21] Daraga, Albay[21]
Bicol Arts Festival[4] February[4] Legazpi City[4]
Fiesta Tsinoy[4] 6 Feb[4] Legazpi City[4]
Tabak Festival[14] 19 Mar to 22 Mar[14] Tabaco City, Albay[14]
Magayon Festival[8][16][11] 1 May[11] Albay[8][16][11] Albay's culture,[11] Mayon Volcano[8]
Albay Day[10] 14 May[10] Albay[10]
Sarung Banggi Festival[10] 19 May to 27 May[10] Santo Domingo, Albay[10]
Layag Festival[10] 22 May to 27 May[10] Rapu-Rapu, Albay[10]
Pulang-Angui Festival[67] 4 Jun[67] Polangui, Albay[67] Celebrates the origin of the town[67]
"Oyange Kaugman" Festival[6] 20 Jun to 29 Jun[6] Polangui, Albay[6]
Lubid Festival[33] 12 Jul to 16 Jul[33] Malilipot, Albay[33]
Libon Paroy Festival[33] 22 Jul to 25 Jul[33] Libon, Albay[33]
Arandurugan Festival[2] 12 Aug to 17 Aug[2] Guinobatan, Albay[2]
Coron Festival[2] 15 Aug to 17 Aug[2] Tiwi, Albay[2]
Pilgrimage to Joroan[2] 20 Aug[2] Tiwi, Albay[2] Joroan' is a baranggay in Tiwi.
Daragang Magayon Festival[2] 26 Aug to 8 Sep[2] Daraga, Albay[2]
Ibalong Festival[8][12][65] October (2nd week),[65]
(6-12) 		Legazpi City[8][65] Bicol's early history[8][12][65]
Pastores Bicol[3] 12 Dec[3] Legazpi City[3]
Feast day of Saint Michael[68] 7 May to 8 May[68] San Miguel, Catanduanes[68]
Sugok-Sugok Festival 12 Jun to 13 Jun Bagamanoc, Catanduanes
Kinis Festival[69][70] 18 Jul to 25 Jul Panganiban, Catanduanes[69][70] Kinis means crab.[70]
Paray Festival[69] 13 Aug to 15 Aug Viga, Catanduanes[69] Paray means rice.
Catadungan Festival
(Padayaw)[8][12][65] 		22 Oct to 24 Oct[8][12][65] Virac, Catanduanes[8][12][65] Commemorates the province's independence from Albay[65]
Pili Festival[8][6] 20 Jun to 29 Jun[8][6] Sorsogon, Sorsogon[8][6] pili nut[8]
Apribada Festival[8] January Donsol, Sorsogon[8] Also known as the Butanding (Whale Shark) Festival.[8]
Padaraw Festival[10] 30 May[10] Bulan, Sorsogon[10]
Busaingan Festival 22 Jul Santa Magdalena, Sorsogon
Hin-ay Festival[34] 1 Sep to 29 Sep[34] Irosin, Sorsogon Also known as the Irosin Paray Festival
Parau Festival[12] 1 Oct to 12 Oct[12] Pilar, Sorsogon[12]
Unod Festival[12] 1 Oct to 7 Oct[12] Castilla, Sorsogon[12]
Kasanggayahan Festival[12][65] 10 Oct to 17 Oct,[65]
or 17 Oct to 27 Oct[12] 		Sorsogon, Sorsogon[12][65] Foundation anniversary of Sorsogon[65]
Sorsogon Festival[3] 16 Dec[3] Sorsogon City[3]
Pagdayao Festival[32] 11 Jun to 12 Jun[32] Tacloban, Leyte, Masbate[32] Thansgiving Feast for St. Anthony of Padua[32]

National Capital Region

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     Part of Holy Week      Part of Christmas

Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Feast of the Black Nazarene[7] 9 Jan[7] Quiapo, Manila[7][8][71][9] Black Nazarene (Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno)[8][71][9]
Pagoda sa Daan & Pandangguhan Festival[4] 8 Feb[4] Pateros[4]
Balot sa Puti Festival[14] 29 Mar[14] Pateros[14]
Anniversary of the Cityhood of San Juan[6] 17 Jun[6] San Juan City[6]
Araw ng Maynila[6] 24 Jun[6] Manila City[6]
Wattah! Wattah! San Juan Fiesta[6] 24 Jun[6] San Juan City[6]
Caracol Festival[8][4] 16 Jan,
(last Sunday)[8] 		Makati City[8][4]
Bailes de Arcos[6] 29 Jun[6] Makati City[6]
Harana sa Makati[12] 6 Oct[12] Makati City[12]
Bulaklakan Festival[7] 1 Jan[7] Muntinlupa City[7]
Dinagsa Festival[14] 1 Mar to 5 Mar[14] Muntinlupa City[14]
Parade of Festivals[14][72] 1 Mar[14][72] Muntinlupa City[14][72]
Banhayan Festival[21] 10 Sep[21] Muntinlupa City[21] Feast Day of Nicholas of Tolentino.
Palanyag Festival 12 Feb Parañaque City
Sambalilo Hat Festival[8][4] 13 Feb to 19 Feb[4] Parañaque City[8][4]
Sunduan[10] 15 May[10] Parañaque City[10]
Feast of Nuestra Señora del Buensuceso[21] 1 Sep to 9 Sep[21] Parañaque City[21]
Mutya ng Taguig[16] April (3rd week)[16] Taguig City[16]
Santa Anang Banak Taguig River Festival[33] 26 Jul[33] Taguig[33]
Itik-Itik Festival[8][4] 27 Feb,[4]
(last Sunday) 		Pasig City[8][4] native duck (itik)[8]
Sunduan[16] 21 Apr (3rd Saturday)[16] Pasig City[16] Feast of Santa Rosa de Lima
Araw ng Pasig[33] 2 Jul[33] Pasig City[33]
Nagsabado Festival[2] 29 Aug[2] Pasig City[2]
Pista ng Batampasig[12] 3 Oct to 26 Nov[12] Pasig City[12]
Pasigahan sa Balingasag[3] 1 Dec to 7 Jan[3] Balingasag, Misamis Oriental[3]
Pakalog sa Pasig[3] 31 Dec[3] Pasig City[3]
Tiburin Horse Race[4] 12 Feb[4] Pasay City[4]
Feast Day of Santa Clara[4] 13 Feb[4] Pasay City[4]
Serenata[4] 14 Feb[4] Pasay City[4]
Aliwan Fiesta[16] 12 Apr to 14 Apr[16] Pasay City[16]
Talulot Festival[12] 1 Oct to 2 Oct[12] Pasay City[12]
Ka-angkan[16] 16 Apr to 22 Apr[16] Marikina City[16]
Rehiyon-Rehiyon[3] 8 Dec[3] Marikina City[3]
Pangisdaan Festival[7] 15 Jan[7] Navotas City[7]
Sagalahang Bayan[10] May (1st week)[10] Navotas City[10]
Pamaypay ng Caloocan Festival[4] 12 Feb[4] Caloocan City[4]
Mano Po San Roque Festival[10] 12 May[10] Valenzuela City[10]
Lavandero Festival[4] 1 Feb to 6 Feb[4] Mandaluyong City[4]
Mandaluyong Liberation Day & Cityhood Anniversary[4] 9 Feb[4] Mandaluyong City[4]
The International Bamboo Organ Festival[8][4][31] 3 Feb to 11 Feb[4] Las Piñas City[8][4][31] 10-day series of cultural events[31]
Sagalahan[10] 1 May[10] Malabon City[10]
Malabon Foundation Day[10] 21 May[10] Malabon City[10]
Heritage Tour– Lakbay Malabon[21] 25 Sep to 30 Sep[21] Malabon City[21]
Luglugan - Pancit Malabon Festival[3] 1 Dec to 10 Dec[3] Malabon City[3]
Pagoda and Caracol
(Fluvial Parade)[3] 		7 Dec to 9 Dec[3] Malabon City[3]

List of Festivals in Visayas

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Western Visayas

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     Part of Holy Week      Part of Christmas

Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Ati-Atihan Festival[7][71][1] 16 Jan to 22 Jan[9]
(2nd week)[73] 		Kalibo, Aklan[7][8][71][1] in honor of first Borneo settlers,[1][73] and Sto. Niño[8][71]
Batan Ati-Ati Malakara Festival[7] 16 Jan[7] Batan, Aklan[7]
Ibajay Ati-Ati Municipal and Devotional Fiesta[7] 24 Jan to 25 Jan[7] Ibajay, Aklan[7]
Pacto de Sangre
(Blood Compact of New Washington, Aklan)[14] 		3 Mar[14] New Washington, Aklan[14]
19 Martyrs of Aklan[14] 23 Mar[14] Kalibo, Aklan[14]
Aklan Day Celebration[16] 25 Apr[16] Aklan[16]
Panagat Festival 2 May to 8 May Buruanga, Aklan
Bariw Festival[74] 14 May to 15 May Nabas, Aklan[74] showcasing bags, mats and hats made of bariw leaves [74]
Enchanting Balete Festival[75][75][76] 20 Oct to 24 Oct
(culmination) 		Balete, Aklan[75][76] emphasizes the culture and traditions of Balete townsfolk[76]
Kaliugyon Festival[3] 28 Dec to 1 Jan[3] Libacao, Aklan[3]
Niños Inosentes Day
(Yawa-yawa Festival)[3] 		28 Dec[3] Ibajay, Aklan[3]
Sambayan Festival[4] 28 Feb to 31 Mar[4] Tobias Fornier, Antique[4]
Council of Balabago Reenactment[14] 4 Mar to 5 Mar[14] Culasi, Antique[14] Re-enactment of the Council of Balabago
Tugbong Festival 1 Apr to 25 Apr Pandan, Antique
Hudas-Hudas[16] Black Saturday [16] San Jose de Buenavista, Antique[16]
Binirayan Festival[16] 27 Apr to 29 Apr[16] San Jose de Buenavista
and Hamtic, Antique[16]
Pista ng Gubat[12] 1 Oct[12] Pandan, Antique[12]
Urukay Festival[23] 18 Nov to 19 Nov[23] Anini-y, Antique[23]
Binuligay Festival[7] 20 Jan[7] Jamindan, Capiz[7]
Hil-o Hil-o Festival[4] 26 Feb to 28 Feb[4] Ma-ayon, Capiz[4]
Padagyaw Festival[2] 1 Aug to 5 Aug[2] Dumarao, Capiz[2]
Pagpasidungog Festival[2] 6 Aug to 10 Aug[2] Panitan, Capiz[2]
Buyloganay Festival[21] 6 Sep to 10 Sep[21] Ivisan, Capiz[21]
Pasalamat Festival[21] 20 Sep to 22 Sep[21] Dao, Capiz[21]
Patabang Festival[21] 21 Sep to 30 Sep[21] Tapaz, Capiz[21]
Halaran Festival[65][77] October (1st week)[65][77] Roxas City[65] Highlights the history and culture of Capizenos during pre-Hispanic times[65]
Taw-anay Gugma[23] 11 Nov[23] Dumalag, Capiz[23]
Inilusan[23] 20 Nov to 25 Nov[23] Mambusao, Capiz[23]
Sinadya sa Halara Festival[3] 3 Dec to 8 Dec[3] Roxas City, Capiz[3] Thanksgiving festival[3]
Kinaradto Festival[7] 15 Jan[7] Buenavista, Guimaras[7]
Sana-aw Festival[7] 28 Jan[7] Jordan, Guimaras[7]
Balsahan Festival[4] 20 Feb[4] Sibunag, Guimaras[4]
Asinan Festival[4] 20 Feb[4] San Lorenzo, Guimaras[4]
Karosahan Festival[16] 24 Apr[16] Nueva Valencia, Guimaras[16]
Manggahan Festival[8][16] 15 May to 22 May,[8]
or 15 Apr to 22 Apr[16] 		Guimaras[8][16] founding of province and its mangoes[8]
Kalubihan Festival[2] 14 Aug to 20 Aug[2] Jordan, Guimaras[2]
Binanog Festival[7] 10 Jan to 16 Jan[7] Lambunao, Iloilo[7]
Pasungay Festival[7][78] 15 Jan,[7]
(2nd Saturday)[78] 		San Joaquin, Iloilo[7][78] bullfighting[78]
Bayluhay Festival
(The Barter of Panay)[79] 		13 Jan[79] San Joaquin, Iloilo[79] highlights the municipality's history[79]
Sadsad sa Kalye[7] 19 Jan[7] Janiuay, Iloilo[7]
Dinagyang Festival[7][8][71][78] 20 Jan to 22 Jan,[7]
(4th weekend)[78] 		Iloilo City,[7][8]
Iloilo[71] 		in honor of Sto. Niño and the pact between the Datus and the locals[71][78]
Hinirugyaw Festival[7] 30 Jan to 6 Feb[7] Calinog, Iloilo[7]
Paraw Regatta Festival[78][4][31] February (3rd Sunday),[78][31]
(21-22) 		Iloilo City[4] features racing events between local outriggers[78][31]
Salakayan Festival[4] 1 Feb to 6 Feb[4] Miag-ao, Iloilo[4]
Feast of Our Lady of Candles[78][4] 2 Feb[78][4] Jaro, Iloilo,[78][4]
or Iloilo City[9] 		Nuestra Señora de Candelaria[9]
Bantayan Festival[14] 9 Mar to 15 Mar[14] Guimbal, Iloilo[14]
Pintados de Passi Festival[8][14] 14 Mar to 16 Mar,[8]
or 11 Mar to 18 Mar[14] 		Passi City, Iloilo[8][14] history of Passi City[8]
Pantat Festival April (2nd week) Zarraga, Iloilo
Pagtaltal in Barotac Viejo[16] April[16] Barotac Viejo, Iloilo[16]
Paghukom[16] 5 Apr to 6 Apr[16] Calinog, Iloilo[16]
Kapiya Display and Pasyon Singing Contest[16] 5 Apr to 6 Apr[16] Santa Barbara, Iloilo[16]
Tampisaw Festival
(Earth Day Celebration)[16] 		16 Apr to 18 Apr[16] Concepcion, Iloilo[16]
Panagat "Fish" Tival[16] 25 Apr[16] Estancia, Iloilo[16]
Katagman Festival[80] 3 May,
(first week)[80] 		Oton, Iloilo[80] highlights the historical significance of the golden mask dugout to the community[80]
Carabao-Carozza Race Festival[78][10][11] 3 May[78][10][11] Pavia, Iloilo[78][10][11] event where carabaos (water buffaloes) pull decorated bamboo carts
Duyog Panday[10] 1 May[10] Cotabato City[10] in a 400-meter course race[78][11]
Iloilo City Charter Day[2] 25 Aug[2] Iloilo City[2]
Hinirugyaw Festival[21] 1 Sep to 10 Sep[21] Cabatuan, Iloilo[21]
Tinu-om Festival[21] 1 Sep to 5 Sep
(1st week)[21] 		Cabatuan, Iloilo[21]
Handuraw Festival[21] 1 Sep[21] Leon, Iloilo[21]
Tambobo Festival[21] 8 Sep to 10 Sep[21] Ajuy, Iloilo[21]
Anihan Festival[21] 25 Sep to 30 Sep[21] Dueñas, Iloilo[21]
Tumandok Festival[21] September (3rd week)[21] Iloilo City[21]
Haw-as Festival 25 Oct to 28 Oct Dumangas, Iloilo
Hinugyaw sa Anilao[12] 31 Oct[12] Anilao, Iloilo[12]
Banaag Festival[23] 1 Nov[23] Anilao, Iloilo[23]
Kahilwayan Festival/Cry of Santa Barbara[23] 17 Nov[23] Santa Barbara, Iloilo[23]
Kalamay Festival[3] 2 Dec[3] San Enrique, Iloilo[3]
Parayan Festival[3] 12 Dec[3] Pototan, Iloilo[3]
Pantatan Festival[3] 15 Dec to 19 Dec[3] Zarraga, Iloilo[3]
Iwag Christmas Lights Festival[3] 16 Dec to 31 Dec[3] Pototan, Iloilo[3]
Palupok Bayong Festival[3] 18 Dec[3] Santa Barbara, Iloilo[3]
Tultugan Festival[3] 21 Dec to 27 Dec[3] Maasin, Iloilo[3]
Kanyon-kanyon Festival
(Patunog-tunog Kanyon sa New Year)[3] 		25 Dec to 31 Dec[3] Santa Barbara, Iloilo[3]
Pasidungog[3] 25 Dec to 31 Dec[3] San Miguel, Iloilo[3]

Negros Island Region

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     Part of Holy Week      Part of Christmas

Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Bailes de Luces[7] 5 Jan[7] La Castellana, Negros Occidental[7]
Feast of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage[7] 24 Jan[7] La Carlota City[7]
Kali-Kalihan Harvest Festival[4] 6 Feb[4] Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental[4]
Bulang-Bulang Festival[4] 9 Feb[4] San Enrique, Negros Occidental[4]
Pabalhas sa Tablas[4] 11 Feb[4] Candoni, Negros Occidental[4]
Maniambus Festival[4] 27 Feb[4] Negros Occidental (provincewide)[4]
Pasayaw Festival[14] 17 Mar[14] Canlaon City, Negros Oriental[14]
Kisi-kisi Festival[14] 27 Mar to 31 Mar[14] Negros Occidental[14]
Banana Festival[16] 1 Apr to 5 Apr[16] La Castellana, Negros Occidental[16]
Libod-sayaw[16] 4 Apr[16] Bindoy, Negros Oriental[16]
Kalbaryo[16] 6 Apr[16] La Carlota City[16]
Sugat[16] 8 Apr[16] San Carlos City[16]
Panaad sa Negros[9][16] 9 Apr to 15 Apr,[16]
or (2nd or 3rd week)[9] 		Bacolod City[9][16] fusion of fiestas of 13 cities and 19 towns of the whole province of Negros Occidental[9]
Hinugyaw sa Hinigaran Festival[16] 22 Apr to 23 Apr[16] Hinigaran, Negros Occidental[16]
Yagyag Festival[16] 24 Apr to 30 Apr[16] Sibulan, Negros Oriental[16]
Pasalamat Festival[16][11] 25 Apr,[16]
or 1 May[11] 		La Carlota City[16][11] labor and thanksgiving festival[11]
Guihulugan Festival[10] 24 May[10] Guihulngan, Negros Oriental[10]
Mudpack Festival[8][6] 21 Jun to 22 Jun,[6]
or 24 Jun[8] 		Murcia, Negros Occidental[8][6]
San Carlos Charter Anniversary[33] 1 Jul[33] San Carlos, Negros Occidental[33]
Sinulog de Tanjay Festival[40][33] 24 Jul,[33]
(last week)[40] 		Tanjay, Negros Oriental[40][33] features the origin of the old sinulog culture[40]
Udyakan sa Kabankalany[2] 2 Aug[2] Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental[2]
Feast of Our Lady of Snows[2] 5 Aug[2] Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental[2]
Sipong Festival[21] 7 Sep[21] Bais City, Negros Oriental[21]
Kinaiyahan Festival[21] 7 Sep[21] Dauin, Negros Oriental[21]
Minuluan Festival[21] 8 Sep to 10 Sep[21] Talisay City, Negros Occidental[21]
Negros Occidental Provincial Tourism Week[21] 20 Sep to 26 Sep[21] Negros Occidental[21]
Kabankalan City Tourism Week[21] September (4th week)[21] Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental[21]
Buglasan Festival[12] 14 Oct to 23 Oct[12] Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental[12]
Pintaflores Festival[8][19] 3 Nov to 5 Nov[19][23] San Carlos City, Negros Occidental[8][19][23] festival marked by a street dancing,[19] (in honor of Saint Charles Borromeo)[8][23]
San Carlos City Fiesta[23] 4 Nov[23] San Carlos City, Negros Occidental[23]
Kansilay Festival[8] 5 Nov to 13 Nov[8] Bago, Negros Occidental
Negros Day[23] 5 Nov[23] Negros Occidental[23]
El Cinco de Noviembre / Kansilay Festival[23] 5 Nov[23] Bago City, Negros Occidental[23]
Sandurot Festival[23] 9 Nov to 15 Nov[23] Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental[23]
Hugyawan Dalansayaw[3] 1 Dec to 7 Dec[3] Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental[3]
Kasadyaan Festival
(Mardi Gras)[3] 		12 Dec to 14 Dec[3] Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental[3]
Festival of Lights & Music[3] 12 Dec[3] La Carlota City[3]
Bod-bod Festival[3] 14 Dec to 16 Dec[3] Tanjay City, Negros Oriental[3]

Central Visayas

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     Part of Holy Week      Part of Christmas

Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Pahinungod Festival[10] 1 May to 10 May[10] Calape, Bohol[10]
Bolibong Kingking Festival[8][10] 24 May to 25 May[8][10] Loboc, Bohol[8][10] Music and dance festival of folklore and traditions[8]
Sinugboan Festival[10] 27 May[10] Garcia Hernandez, Bohol[10]
Sandugo Festival[8][9][40][33] July (last week),[40]
or (month-long)[33] 		Tagbilaran City,[8][9][33]
Bohol[40] 		Celebrates the blood compact between local chieftain Datu Sikatuna and Captain General Miguel Lopez de Legazpi[8][9][40]
Karomata Festival[81][82] 30 Aug to 1 Sep[82] Trinidad, Bohol[81][82]
Sinu-og Estokada Festival[21] 29 Sep[21] Jagna, Bohol[21]
Silmugi Festival[83] January[83] Matan, Cebu[83] Feast in honor of Saint Sebastian[83]
Sinulog Festival[7][8][71][1][84] January (2nd Sunday),[71]
3rd week[84] 		Cebu,[1]
Cebu City[7][8][71][9] 		Cebu's patron saint, the Santo Niño de Cebú)[8][84][9]
Tagbo Festival[85] 16 Jan[85] Poro, Cebu[85] To relive the history of the town[85]
Utanon Festival[4] 6 Feb[4] Dalaguete, Cebu[4]
Bod-bod Kabog Festival[4] 10 Feb[4] Catmon, Cebu[4]
Cebu City Charter Day[4] 24 Feb[4] Cebu City[4]
Hinatdan Festival[14] March (2nd week)[14] Cebu City[14]
Soli-Soli Festival[14] 18 Mar[14] San Francisco, Cebu[14]
Kabanhawan Festival[14] 23 Mar[14] Minglanilla, Cebu[14]
Pasko sa Kasakit
(Semana Santa sa Bantayan)[16] 		5 Apr to 6 Apr[16] Bantayan, Cebu[16]
Buhing Kalbaryo[16] 5 Apr to 6 Apr[16] Cebu City[16]
Sugat Kabanhawan Festival[16] 8 Apr,[16]
or March (Holy Week) 		Minglanilla, Cebu[16] Easter Celebration
Haladaya Festival[16] 8 Apr[16] Daanbantayan, Cebu[16] Feast in honor of Santa Rosa de Lima. Formerly known as the Kandaya Festival.
Kadaugan sa Mactan[8][55] 27 Apr[84][55] Cebu City,[8]
Cebu[55] 		Re-enactment of the Battle of Mactan[8][84][55]
Pamuhuan Festival[10] 4 May[10] Pinamungajan, Cebu[10]
Fiesta Bicolandia Cruise "Peñafrancia Pilgrimage"[10] 14 May to 18 May[10] Cebu City[10]
Kagasangan Festival[10] 15 May[10] Moalboal, Cebu[10]
Lapyahan Festival[10] 16 May[10] San Remigio, Cebu[10]
Gabii sa Kabilin[10] 25 May[10] Cebu City[10]
Pintos Festival[10] 27 May[10] Bogo City, Cebu[10]
Rosquillos Festival[10] 29 May[10] Liloan, Cebu[10]
Camotes Cassava Festival[6] 8 Jun to 14 Jun[6] Tudela, Cebu (Camotes Island)[6]
Banig Festival[33] 3 Jul[33] Badian, Cebu[33]
Panagsogod Festival[33] 25 Jul[33] Sogod, Cebu[33]
Kaumahan Festival[33] 26 Jul[33] Barili, Cebu[33]
Bonga Festival[2][86] 9 Aug[2][86] Sibonga, Cebu[2][86] a form of prayer to the town’s patron saints for progress and a bountiful harvest[86]
Cordova Dinagat Festival[2] 10 Aug to 16 Aug[2] Cordova, Cebu[2] fishing Rituals[2]
Pasigarbo sa Sugbo[2] 13 Aug to (2nd Saturday)[2] Cebu City[2]
Bahandi Festival[2] 27 Aug[2] Alcantara, Cebu[2]
Siloy Festival[2] 30 Aug[2] Alcoy, Cebu[2]
Mandaue Charter Day Celebration[2] 30 Aug[2] Mandaue, Cebu[2]
Karansa Festival[21] 18 Sep (3rd Sunday)[21] Danao City, Cebu[21]
Kabuhian Festival[21] 18 Sep (3rd Sunday)[21] Ronda, Cebu[21]
Pitlagong Festival[21] 28 Sep[21] Argao, Cebu[21]
Sinanggiyaw Festival[12] 4 Oct[12] Dumanjug, Cebu[12]
Inasal/Halad Festival[12] 15 Oct[12] Talisay, Cebu[12]
Kalag-Kalag Festival[19] 13 Nov[19] Cebu City[19]
Kabkaban Festival[23] 23 Nov to 29 Nov[23] Carcar, Cebu[23]
Tag-anitohan[3] 8 Dec to 9 Dec[3] Tudela, Cebu (Camotes Island)[3]
Christmas Food Street Festival[3] 22 Dec[3] Cebu City[3]
Witches Festival[5] March (Holy Week)[5] Siquijor[5]
Lenten Festival of Herbal Preparation[8][16] 5 Apr to 6 Apr,[16]
(Easter Saturday)[8] 		Siquijor, Siquijor[8][16]
Folk Healing[16] 7 Apr (Black Saturday)[16] San Antonio, Siquijor[16]
Saging Festival[10] 10 May[10] Lazi, Siquijor[10]
Lubi Festival[10] 21 May[10] Maria, Siquijor[10]
Araw ng Siquijor with Solili[8][21] 17 Sep,[21]
(3rd week)[8] 		Siquijor, Siquijor[8][21]
Dilaab Festival[12] 1 Oct[12] Siquijor[12]

Eastern Visayas

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     Part of Holy Week      Part of Christmas

Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Ibid Festival[33] 23 Jul[33] Caibiran, Biliran[33]
Batobalani Festival[87] 25 Jan[87] Bato, Leyte[87] celebrated in honor of Senor Santo Niño, the Patron of Bato, Leyte[87]
Homonhon Landing Anniversary[8][14] 16 Mar[8][14] Homonhon, Eastern Samar[14] Celebrates the discovery of the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan[8]
Magallanes Festival[14] 16 Mar[14] Guiuan, Eastern Samar[14]
Mayaw-mayaw Festival 10 May Pinabacdao, Samar in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows
Pahoy-Pahoy Festival[10][11] 16 May to 24 May,[10]
or 19 May to 25 May[11] 		Calbiga, Samar[10][11] Celebrated with giant pahoy-pahoy (scarecrows) made of indigenous materials dancing about in the streets.[11]
Kaadlawan Han Samar[2] 11 Aug[2] Catbalogan, Samar[2]
Bankaton[2][25] 20 Aug[2][25] Lavezares, Northern Samar[2][25] Annual boat racing contest celebrating the feast of Nuestra Senora de Salvacion[25]
Padul-ong Festival[21] 7 Sep[21] Borongan City, Eastern Samar[21]
Banigan Festival[21] 28 Sep[21] Basey, Samar[21]
Anniversary of the Balangiga Massacre[21] 28 Sep[21] Balangiga, Eastern Samar[21] Commemoration of the victory at Balangiga.
Banigan-Kawayan Festival[34] 29 Sep[34] Basey, Samar[34] celebrates the banig and the kawayan crafts industry[34]
Torugpo[14] 22 Mar[14] Carigara, Leyte[14]
Sinugdan
(Commemoration of the First Christian Mass)[14] 		31 Mar[8][14] Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte[8][14] commemoration of the first Christian mass[8]
Pamalandong ha Palo[16] 6 Apr[16] Palo, Leyte[16]
Sunduan ha Carigara[16] 8 Apr[16] Carigara, Leyte[16]
Sanggutan Festival[10] 18 May[10] Barugo, Leyte[10]
Lingganay Festival[6] 18 Jun[6] Alangalang, Leyte[6]
Ikid-ikid sa Hononganan Festival[6] 25 Jun[6] Hinunangan, Southern Leyte[6]
Bituon Han Leyte Kasadyaan[6] 25 Jun[6] Tacloban City[6]
Pintados Festival[8][9][6][32] 27 Jun,[6]
or 29 Jun[9] 		Tacloban, Leyte[8][9][6][32] body paint[8][32]
Sinugdan Festival[33] 1 Jul[33] Maasin City, Southern Leyte[33]
Ajonay Festival[88] 10 Aug[88] Maasin City[88] mardi gras-like festival depicting local culture[88]
Pasaka Festival[2][25] 14 Aug[2][25] Tanauan, Leyte[2][25] in honor of Our Lady of Assumption[25]
Lubi-Lubi (Coconut) Festival[8][2][25] 15 Aug[2][25] Calubian, Leyte[8][2][25] in honor of Our Lady of Fatima and Saint Roque [25]
Buyogan Festival[8][2][25] 19 Aug[25] or 29 Aug[2] Abuyog, Leyte[8][2][25] Bees (buyog)[8][25]
Karatong Festival[21] 7 Sep[21] Dulag, Leyte[21]
Bathan Festival 28 Sep San Miguel, Leyte
Kaplag Festival[21] 28 Sep[21] Mahaplag, Leyte[21]
Leyte Gulf Landing Anniversary[12] 20 Oct[12] Dulag and Palo, Leyte[12]
Tugob Festival[89] 20 Oct to 22 Oct[89] Ormoc City[89]
Balyuan Rites[6] 20 Jun[6] Tacloban City[6]
Subiran Regatta[6] 28 Jun[6] Tacloban City[6]
Sangyaw Festival Street Dance and Ritual Dance Competition[6] 29 Jun[6] Tacloban City[6]
Beachurero Festival[21] 10 Sep[21] Tacloban City[21]
Octubafest[12] 14 Oct[12] Tacloban City[12]

List of Festivals in Mindanao

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Zamboanga Peninsula

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     Part of Holy Week      Part of Christmas

Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Sibug-Sibug Festival[8][4][4] 24 Feb[4]
or 17 - 26 		Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay[8][4][4] foundation day of Zamboanga Sibugay province[8]
Dia de Zamboanga[8][4] 26 Feb[4] Zamboanga City,[4]
or Zamboanga Sibugay
Summer Youth Festival[16] 4 Apr to 25 Apr[16] Zamboanga del Sur[16]
Kutsitsa Festival[16] 26 Apr[16] Molave, Zamboanga del Sur[16]
Hudyaka Festival[10] 30 May to 9 Jun[10] Zamboanga del Norte[10]
Linggo ng Zamboanga del Norte & "Sardines and Mango Festival"[6] 1 Jun to 6 Jun[6] Dipolog City[6]
Zambulawan Festival[6] 20 Jun[6] Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur[6] street pageantry[6]
Megayon Festival[21] 27 Sep to 30 Sep[21] Zamboanga del Sur[21] thanksgiving festival[21]
Zamboanga Hermosa Festival[8][12][65] 10 Oct to 12 Oct[12][65] Zamboanga City[8][12][65] (in honor of Our Lady of the Pillar (Nuestra Senora del Pilar Zaragosa))[65]
Kawayanan Festival[19] November (3rd week)[19] Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur[19] celebrates the versatility of the Bamboo plant[19]

Northern Mindanao

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     Part of Holy Week      Part of Christmas

Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Bonggahan sa Valencia[3] 10 Dec[3] Valencia City, Bukidnon[3]
Kaamulan Festival[8][4][31][90] February (2nd week) to 10 Mar[31] Malaybalay City, Bukidnon[8][4][31] gathering of Bukidnon's ethic tribes[90]
Araw ng San Fernando Bukidnon[6] 18 Jun[6] San Fernando, Bukidnon[6]
Araw ng Maramag[6] 27 Jun[6] Maramag, Bukidnon[6]
Kahalawan te Sebseb "Spring Festival"[6] 30 Jun[6] Maramag, Bukidnon[6]
City of Valencia Festival[21] 1 Aug to 28 Aug[21] Valencia, Bukidnon[21]
Araw ng Cabanglasan[2] 11 Aug to 13 Aug[2] Cabanglasan, Bukidnon[2]
Golden Harvest Festival[21] 14 Sep to 21 Sep[21] Valencia, Bukidnon[21] rice and corn festival[21]
Local Media Familiarization Festival[4] 13 Feb to 19 Feb[4] Cagayan de Oro City[4]
Cagayan de Oro City Charter Day[6] 15 Jun[6] Cagayan de Oro City[6]
Kumbira[2][91] 17 Aug to 19 Aug[2]
or 12 Aug to 14 Aug[91] 		Cagayan de Oro City[2][91] culinary food show and competition[2][91]
Sundayag[2] 18 Aug[2] Cagayan de Oro City[2]
Kagayhaan Festival[25] 26 Aug to 28 Aug[25] Cagayan de Oro City[25]
Higa-onon Dance Festival[2] 26 Aug[2] Cagayan de Oro City[2]
Cagayan de Oro Golden Float Festival[2] 27 Aug[2] Cagayan de Oro[2]
Lambagohan Festival[2] 28 Aug[2] Cagayan de Oro[2]
Kagay-an Festival[2] 28 Aug[2] Cagayan de Oro City[2]
Tambanipa[21] 9 Sep[21] Cagayan de Oro City
Visayas-Mindanao Drum and Bugle Corps[23] 9 Nov to 15 Nov[23] Mindanao area / Cagayan de Oro City[23]
Panaad[16][92] 21 Apr to 22 Apr,[16]
(Holy Week)[92] 		Camiguin[16] devotees trek to Vulkan Peak as an act of penance[92]
Hibok-Hibok Festival[92][32] 24 Jun[92][32] Camiguin Island[32] Saint John the Baptist[92][32]
Lanzones Festival[8][92][12][65] 16 Oct to 22 Oct
(3rd week),[12]
or (4th week)[92][65] 		Mambajao,[65] Camiguin[8][92][12] celebrates the abundance of lanzones fruit[8][92][65]
National Flag Day[10] 28 May[10] Iligan City[10]
Iligan City Charter Day[6] 16 Jun[6] Iligan City[6]
Diyandi Festival[21] 1 Sep to 2 Oct[21] Iligan City[21] (in Honor of St. Michael the Archangel: the Patron Saint of Iligan City)
Pagpakanaug[21] 20 Sep[21] Iligan City[21]
Ms. Iligan City[21] 27 Sep[21] Iligan City[21]
Komedya de San Miguel[21] 28 Sep[21] Iligan City[21]
Nangkaan Festival[4] 27 Feb[4] Maigo, Lanao del Norte[4]
Alimango Festival[14] 22 Mar[14] Lala, Lanao del Norte[14]
Hugyaw sa Kadagatan[16] 14 Apr[16] Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte[16]
Lechonan sa Baroy[6] 10 Jun[6] Baroy, Lanao del Norte[6]
Kalilang sa Ranao[8][6] 28 Jun to 5 Jul,[6]
or 10 Apr to 15 Apr[8] 		Marawi City, Lanao del Sur[8][6] charter anniversary celebration of Marawi City[8]
Sagayan Festival[8][40][33] July (1st week),[40]
4 Jul[33] 		Tubod, Lanao del Norte[8][40][33] festival with a Maranao war dance as a main event[40][33]
Kahumayan Festival 5 Jul to 8 Jul Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte
Sagingan Festival[8][12][65] 16 Oct to 17 Oct,[12][65] Tubod, Lanao del Norte[8][12][65] in honor of San Isidro Labrador[65]
Patunob Festival[4] 10 Feb to 11 Feb[4] Binuangan, Misamis Oriental[4]
Menajak Festival[4] 14 Feb[4] Calamba, Misamis Occidental[4]
Sinacbang Festival[4] 19 Feb[4] Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental[4]
Lugahait Festival[14] 16 Mar[14] Lugait, Misamis Oriental[14]
Caromata Festival Town Fiesta[16] 20 Apr[16] Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental[16]
Balingoan Festival[16] 25 Apr[16] Balingoan, Misamis Oriental[16]
Salay Town Fiesta[10] 1 May[10] Salay, Misamis Oriental[10] Saint Joseph the Worker[10]
Alubijid Town Fiesta[10] 3 May[10] Alubijid, Misamis Oriental[10]
Medina Town Fiesta[10] 14 May to 15 May[10] Medina, Misamis Oriental[10] San Isidro Labrador
Tabanog Festival Araw ng Balingasag[10] 22 May[10] Balingasag, Misamis Oriental[10]
Balingoan Town Fiesta[10] 29 May[10] Balingoan, Misamis Oriental[10]
Tagnipan-on Festival[6] 17 Jun[6] El Salvador, Misamis Oriental[6]
Saint Peter Town Fiesta[6] 19 Jun[6] Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental[6]
Sakay-sakay Festival[6] 27 Jun to 29 Jun[6] Jimenez, Misamis Occidental[6]
Araw ng El Salvador[6] 27 Jun[6] El Salvador, Misamis Oriental[6]
Sugbongcogontown Fiesta / Sacred Heart of Jesus[6] 29 Jun[6] Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental[6]
Hudyaka Festival[33] 12 Jul[33] Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental[33]
Subayan Keg Subanen Festival[33] 15 Jul to 16 Jul[33] Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental[33]
Kaliga Festival[33] 22 Jul[33] Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental[33]
El Salvador Fiesta[2] 5 Aug[2] El Salvador, Misamis Oriental[2]
Kaahaan Festival
(Araw ng Kinoguitan)[2] 		11 Aug[2] Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental[2]
Kaumahan Festival[2] 15 Aug to 31 Aug[2] Opol, Misamis Oriental[2]
Langaran Festival[21] 10 Sep[21] Plaridel, Misamis Occidental[21]
Bungag Dagtabinal Festival[21] 15 Sep[21] Aloran, Misamis Occidental[21]
Galaan Festival[21] 17 Sep[21] Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental[21]

Davao Region

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Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Bulawan Festival[14] 6 Mar to 8 Mar[14] Nabunturan, Compostela Valley[14]
Panagtagbo Festival[14] 7 Mar[14] Tagum City[14]
Al-law ng Kalumunan[14] 7 Mar[14] Nabunturan, Compostela Valley[14]
Anibina Bulawanun Festival[5] 8 Mar (culmination)[5] Compostela Valley[5] eight-day multi-themed annual festival[5]
San Jose Fiesta[14] 19 Mar[14] Compostela Valley[14]
Sagrada Familia Fiesta[16] 4 Apr[16] Laak, Compostela Valley[16]
Bancathon sa Magnaga[16] 13 Apr[16] Pantukan, Compostela Valley[16]
Saint Joseph the Worker Fiesta[10] 1 May[10] Montevista, Compostela Valley[10]
Kabasan Festival[10] 22 May to 28 May[10] Compostela Valley[10]
Dapugan Festival[10] 28 May[10] Mabini, Compostela Valley[10]
Kaimonan Festival[6] 17 Jun[6] Maco, Compostela Valley[6]
Simbalay[8] July Nabunturan, Compostela Valley[8]
Araw ng Nabunturan[33] 23 Jul[33] Nabunturan, Compostela Valley[33]
Buganihan Festival[33] 25 Jul to 1 Aug[33] Compostela Valley[33]
Saint James the Apostle Fiesta[33] 25 Jul[33] Compostela Valley[33]
San Ignacio de Loyola Fiesta[33] 31 Jul[33] Monkayo, Compostela Valley[33]
Sal-lupongan Festival[2] 1 Aug to 10 Aug[2] New Bataan, Compostela Valley[2]
Caro-tao Festival[2] 14 Aug[2] Mawab, Compostela Valley[2]
Kariyawan Festival[2] Aug 28 to 4 Sep[2] Monkayo, Compostela Valley[2]
Hudyaka sa Plaza[12] 1 Oct to 7 Oct[12] Montevista, Compostela Valley[12]
Cave Festival[12] 20 Oct[12] Laak, Compostela Valley[12]
Kahimonan Festival[12] 28 Oct to 29 Oct[12] Laak, Compostela Valley[12]
P'yagsawitan Festival[8][19][23] November (3rd week),[8][19]
18 Nov to 25 Nov[23] 		Maragusan, Compostela Valley[8][19][23] involves performances by indigenous groups of the area, and harvest-related thanksgiving rituals[8][19]
Fistahan 9 Feb to 15 Feb Davao City
Kap'yaan Festival[4] 19 Feb[4] Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental[4]
Island Garden City of Samal Festival[5] March (1st week),[5]
(1-7) 		Samal, Davao del Norte[5] week-long celebration of Samal's founding anniversary[5]
Sugbahan[14] 2 Mar to 14 Mar[14] Davao City[14]
Tilapia Festival[14] 5 Mar[14] Braulio E. Dujali, Davao del Norte[14]
Araw ng Dabaw Celebration[8][14] 10 Mar to 16 Mar[8][14] Davao City[8][14] celebration of Davao's Foundation Day as a chartered city[8]
Suroy Ta[16] 1 Apr to 31 May[16] Davao City[16]
Pista sa Kinaiyahan[16] 23 Apr to 26 Apr[16] Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur[16]
Araw ng Sulop[16] 24 Apr[16] Sulop, Davao del Sur[16]
Davao Gulf Regatta[10] 1 May to 4 May[10] Davao Oriental[10]
Santa Cruz Parochial Fiesta[10] 3 May[10] Samal, Davao del Norte[10]
Bonsai Festival and Founding Anniversary of San Isidro[6] 12 Jun[6] San Isidro, Davao[6]
Pangapog Festival[6] 13 Jun to 18 Jun[6] Samal, Davao del Norte[6] Thanksgiving festival highlighting the culture of the Sama people.
Dorong Festival[6] 14 Jun to 19 Jun[6] Digos City[6]
White Nights Festival[6] 18 Jun to 19 Jun
(every 3rd weekend)[6] 		Davao del Norte[6]
Pabulig Festival[6] 18 Jun to 19 Jun[6] Boston, Davao Oriental[6]
Cadang–Cadang Festival[6] 18 Jun[6] Carmen, Davao del Norte[6]
Pujada Bay Festival[6] 19 Jun to 24 Jul[6] Mati, Davao Oriental[6]
Cacabyawan Festival[6] 27 Jun[6] San Isidro, Davao del Norte[6]
Banana Festival[33] 1 Jul to 10 Jul[33] Tagum, Davao del Norte[33]
Araw ng Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental[33] 1 Jul[33] Digos City, Tagum City, Mati, Davao Oriental[33]
Tanggogoan Festival[33] 1 Jul[33] Digos City[33]
Kadagayaan Festival[93] 1 Jul (week-long)[93] Davao del Norte[93] celebrates and promotes the agri-aqua industry of the province[93]
Araw ng Hagonoy[33] 5 Jul[33] Hagonoy, Davao del Sur[33]
Padigosan Festival[33][94] 19 Jul[33][94] Digos City[33][94]
Kutoo Festival[33] 25 Jul[33] Cateel, Davao Oriental[33]
Almasiga Festival[2] 1 Aug[2] Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental[2]
Nalupon Festival[2] 8 Aug[2] Lupon, Davao Oriental[2]
Kadayawan sa Dabaw[8][9][2][25][95] 20 Aug to 24 Aug,[8][2]
(3rd week) 		Davao City[8][9][2][25][95] thanksgiving festival and a tribute to its indigenous peoples[25][95]
Madyaw, Hugyaw Samal Festival[2] 27 Aug to 28 Aug
(every last weekend)[2] 		Davao del Norte[2]
Sinab'badan Tribal Festival[21] 5 Sep to 6 Sep[21] Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur[21]
Bansaulog Festival[21] 12 Sep to 18 Sep[21] Bansalan, Davao del Sur[21]
Araw ng Bansalan[21] 18 Sep[21] Bansalan, Davao del Sur[21]
Sinawug Festival[21] 19 Sep[21] Asuncion, Davao del Norte[21]
Araw ng Asuncion[21] 20 Sep[21] Asuncion, Davao del Norte[21]
Kialegnon Festival[21][96] 23 Sep to 28 Sep[21][96] Magsaysay, Davao del Sur[21][96] Weeklong celebration of the town’s culture, harvest festival[96]
Pasinayaan Festival[12] 1 Oct to 5 Oct[12] Hagonoy, Davao del Sur[12]
Musa Festival[12] 19 Oct to 21 Oct[12] Kapalong, Davao del Norte[12] Thanksgiving festival for the bounty of the city[89]
Sambuokan Festival[12] 24 Oct to 31 Oct[12] Mati City, Davao Oriental[12]
Banayan Festival[12] 26 Oct to 28 Oct[12] Banaybanay, Davao Oriental[12]
Niyogan Festival[12] 26 Oct to 29 Oct[12] Baganga, Davao Oriental[12]
Kalibulongan[12] 27 Oct to 28 Oct[12] Talaingod, Davao del Norte[12]
Torotot Festival 31 Dec to 1 Jan Davao City

SOCCSKSARGEN

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Name Date range Location Notes
(commemoration/main attraction(s)
Halad Festival[97] January[97] Midsayap, Cotabato[97] in honor of Sto. Niño[97]
Pista Sintura[4] February Cotabato City[4]
Banga Anniversary Fiesta[14] 1 Mar to 4 Mar[14] Banga, South Cotabato[14]
Ses'long Festival[14] 5 Mar to 16 Mar[14] T'Boli, South Cotabato[14]
Kamayadan Festival[14] 6 Mar to 10 Mar[14] Norala, South Cotabato[14]
Pak'kaat Kal'lo[16] 5 Apr to 6 Apr[16] Magpet, Cotabato[16]
Araw ng Cotabato[6][32] 12 Jun to 20 Jun[6][32] Cotabato City[6][32] founding anniversary festival[32]
Tinalak Festival[8][33] 13 Jul to 18 Jul[33] Koronadal City, South Cotabato[8][33] harvest celebration[8]
Kalibongan Festival
(Horse Fight & Blood Compact)[2][98] 		14 Aug,[2]
or 17 Aug to 18 Aug[25] 		Kidapawan City, Cotabato[2][25][98] gathering of Mindanao ethnolinguistic groups[25]
Hinugyaw Festival / Cotabato Province Foundation Anniversary[21] 1 Sep[21] Kidapawan City[21]
Flomolok Festival[21] 9 Sep to 11 Sep[21] Polomolok, South Cotabato[21]
Kasadyaan Festival[21] 9 Sep to 11 Sep[21] Tupi, South Cotabato[21]
Peñafrancia Festival[21] 18 Sep (3rd Sunday)[21] Cotabato City[21]
T'boli Tribal Festival[34] September (3rd week)[34] South Cotabato[34] a gathering of the major ethnolinguistic groups in the province[34]
Kalivungan Festival[99] September North Cotabato[99] celebration of intertribal harmony and thanksgiving festival[99]
Kariton Festival[12] 2 Oct to 5 Oct[12] Tupi, South Cotabato[12]
Ting'udo Festival[12] 10 Oct[12] Makilala, Cotabato[12] fruit harvest festivalCite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). Lamitan,
Basilan[55] 		showcases the rich Yakan traditions[55]
Guinakit of Maguindanao[8] 22 Nov[8] Rio Grande de Mindanao[8] boat parade[8]
Raja Baguinda Festival[9] August (2nd week)[9] Jolo, Sulu[9] arrival of Raja Baguinda who is credited of spreading the Islam faith to the Sultanate of Sulu[9]
Agal-Agal Festival[21] 25 Sep[21] Tawi-Tawi[21] seaweeds[21]
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  26. ^ a b Comanda, Zaldy (5 March 2015). "8th Kawayan Festival to highlight Abra industry and culture". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 30 November 2015. Bangued, Abra — It's all systems go for the biggest celebration of the province – the 8th Kawayan (bamboo) Festival and 98th Abra Foundation Anniversary that kicks off today. The 27 municipalities will participate in the colorful and unique Ilocano and Tingguian culture of Abra – a show of the rich cultural heritage of the province spread out in four days. The Kawayan Festival was conceived in 2007 by incumbent Governor Eustaquio Bersamin when he pushed for the utilization of the abundant resource in the province – bamboo, encouraging province mates with wide idle lands to plant different varieties of bamboo as livelihood.
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  28. ^ a b c d Comanda, Zaldy (5 March 2015). "Strawberry Festival kicks off in Benguet". Manila Bulletin. Zaldy. Retrieved 26 November 2015. La Trinidad, Benguet — The red strawberries of this capital town will take the spotlight from nearby Baguio City's flower festival in the month-long Strawberry Festival in this capital town of Benguet. ... The festival will also feature strawberry cake festival and strawberry baking and pastries competition.
  29. ^ a b c d Caluza, Desiree (23 November 2011). "'Adivay': From clan gathering to Benguet feast". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Northern Luzon. Retrieved 26 November 2015. LA TRINIDAD, Benguet—From a simple gathering of family members, the "Adivay" (an Ibaloi term meaning coming together) has become the bond that continues to forge unity and cooperation among the tribes of Benguet. On Saturday, the province opened the Adivay Festival by offering at least 23 native pigs and two cows to the spirits of their ancestors and native gods in a "canao" (native feast) as thanksgiving. Ibaloi, Kalanguya and Kankanaey from 13 towns gathered in this capital for a day of merrymaking and a celebration of their culture and tradition.
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  35. ^ a b c Inigo, Liezle Basa (29 January 2015). "Bambanti Festival amazes visitors". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 25 November 2015. Ilagan, Isabela — The "Bambanti Festival," known as the mother of all festivals in the province, has reached a feverish pitch with all the giant "bambanti" (scarecrow) entries amazing tourists from all over the country and abroad. The scarecrows are the main feature of each of the booths set up in the "Bambanti Village," here, participated in by 34 towns and cities that showcase also each of their agricultural products. The festival is both a celebration of a bountiful yield in this "Rice Granary of the North" and a tribute to the bambanti, which is heralded as the guardian of the fields.
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  37. ^ a b c Ebreo, Ben Moses. "Nueva Vizcaya presents 5th 'Ammungan' Festival". Regional Development Council - Cagayan Valley Region (official government website). Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved 26 November 2015. Dubbed 5th Grand 'Ammungan' Festival from May 19 to 24, the event seeks to gather the ethnic tribes of the province such as the Isinai, Ibaloi, Kalanguya, Iwak, Gaddang, Bugkalot, Kankanaey, Ifugao including lowland inhabitants such as the Ilocanos, Tagalogs and Pangasinenses,among others.
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  41. ^ a b c d Lopez, Ron (11 September 2015). "'Singkaban' Bulacan's way of celebrating history, art". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Central Luzon. Retrieved 25 November 2015. The weeklong Singkaban Festival opened here on Tuesday to highlight the history, culture and tradition of the 437-year-old province of Bulacan.
  42. ^ a b c Balabo, Dino (3 May 2009). "Baliuag celebrates buntal weaving". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 24 November 2015. The "Buntal Festival" celebration is highlighted by a job fair, painting contest, concerts, buntal hat Santacruzan, street dancing, search for Lakambini ng Baliuag, and exhibits of products made from woven buntal fibers.
  43. ^ a b c "Book on Bustos history launched at Minasa Festival". The Manila Times. 17 January 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2015. Minasa Festival takes after the local delicacy of which Bustos is famous. It boasts of colorful street dances, talent competitions and a showcase of delectable minasa cookies and Barquillos. The festival opens the year for Bustos as it is celebrated annually in January.
  44. ^ a b c d "Guiguinto celebrates Halamanan festival". The Philippine Star. 23 January 2007. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  45. ^ a b c d "Tourist Attraction; Festival". Municipality of Marilao, Bulacan (official government website). Retrieved 25 November 2015. Halamang Dilaw Festival is celebrated annually, during the month of May. In Central Luzon, Bulacan's twin offerings from its regional Singkaban are the Halamanan Festival of Guiguinto and the Halamang Dilaw Festival of Marilao, which pay tribute to nature.
  46. ^ a b c Punto Central Luzon (30 March 2011). "Nueva Ecija introduces Kariton Festival" (in English and Tagalog). the Philippine Star. Retrieved 25 November 2015. LICAB, Nueva Ecija – Carabao-pulled carts, locally known as kariton, have earned the eyes of the Department of Tourism (DOT) as a new material for local tourism.
  47. ^ a b c d Baluyut, Joelyn G. (7 January 2013). "Pampanga dances the 'Kuraldal'". Headline Gitnang Luzon. Retrieved 25 November 2015. SASMUAN, Pampanga – Dance to be healed or bear a child. One of the oldest and major settlements in the province, Sasmuan town celebrated a five-day ritual dancing starting January 6, which was believed to not only help sickness-afflicted people but those mothers or women wanting to bear a child. In honor of their patron saint, St. Lucy, hundreds of people coming from different provinces trooped to the chapel of St. Lucy in this year's "Kuraldal Atlung Ari," just in time with the celebration of the Feast of Three Kings.
  48. ^ a b c d Pavia, Joey (29 June 2015). "Old Apalit folk honor 'Apung Iru'". Sun.Star Pampanga. Retrieved 26 November 2015. APALIT -- The Pampanga river, host to the 171-year-old annual religious tradition in honor of this town's patron saint, is regarded as a bringer of bountiful food harvests during the Spanish period, Mayor Oscar Tetangco, Jr. said at the start of three-day festival on June 28. Tetangco, ... said the old Apalit folk during the middle of 1800s had decided to hold the parade along the third largest river in the country because it "gives bountiful blessings" to farmers and fisherfolk.
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  50. ^ a b c d Villa, Cesar; Orejas, Tonette (23 March 2013). "Mango takes center stage in Zambales fest". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Central Luzon. Retrieved 25 November 2015. The festival featured booths showcasing the best of mango products of every town: dried mangoes, wines, tart, jam, candies and souvenir items.
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  52. ^ a b c "Carmona's Sorteo Festival countdown starts on 11-11". The Official Website of Carmona, Cavite, Philippines (government website). Retrieved 26 November 2015. The Gawad Pamana ng Lahi national awardee will be staging the 100-day countdown launch of the triennial Sorteo Festival on Sunday, November 11, 2012, 6pm at the Carmona Town Plaza. Sorteo Festival will be staged on February 16–23, 2013 wherein different presentations and competitions leading to the highlight event – the opening of the traditional Sorteo ng Bukid ng Bayan on the dawn of February 20, the town's 156th founding anniversary. The unique tradition which binds the townspeople for almost two centuries is a brainchild of then pre-Spanish leaders who came up with the idea of raffling off the communal lands to the townspeople as a democratic way of providing equal economic opportunities to the people.
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  54. ^ a b c "Parade of Floats Commence Batingaw Festival". City Government of Cabuyao (official website). 14 January 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
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  56. ^ a b c "PHLPost features Batangas' "Mahaguyog Festival" in special stamps". Philippine Information Agency. PHLPOST/RJB/JEG/PIA-NCR. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2015. The "Mahaguyog Festival" which is celebrated every February, is derived from the word that best describe the town's main products such as mais (corn), halaman (plant), gulay (vegetables) and niyog (coconut). The festivities celebrate the abundance of the place which is situated along the slopes of Mt. Makiling and the Mt. Malarayat mountain ranges. It also highlights Sto. Tomas famous son, General Miguel Malvar, the gallant leader of the Filipino revolutionary forces as a successful farmer, his passion and love for agriculture in his hometown, before and after his stint in the revolutionary.
  57. ^ a b c d "Mahaguyog festival kicks off at Santo Tomas, Batangas". Balita.ph. 26 February 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2015. SANTO TOMAS, Batangas, Feb. 25 — Santo Tomas in Batangas kicked off its 12-day opening salvo Sunday for the "Mahaguyog Festival" with the amateur singing qualifying rounds in observance of the 347th town fiesta celebration which falls on March 7. The celebration started February 24 and will wind up until March 7 for the feast day of Saint Thomas Aquinas, the town's patron saint. Organizers for the Santo Tomas celebration have scheduled the daily mass and the novena owing to its predominantly Catholic population.
  58. ^ a b c d "Lemery town staging Sigpawan Festival". The Philippine Star. 29 March 2007. Retrieved 25 November 2015. Lemery town in Batangas is staging the Sigpawan Festival on April 8 to promote its agro-tourism. The festival will showcase the rich culture and natural resources of Lemery, with booths displaying a variety of the town's agricultural products, native delicacies and its famous sinaing na tulingan.
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  60. ^ a b c "Uncover Binangonan via Binalayan Festival". The Official Website of Municipality of Binangonan (government website). Retrieved 26 November 2015. Binangonan as a nestle of lake "lawa" and bamboo "kawayan" introduces to the world its BINAngonan sa LAwa at kawaYAN "BINALAYAN" Festival which ... showcases bamboo products and other marine merchandises exclusively made at the leading edge of Binangonan's culture and economy.
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  62. ^ a b c "Laguimanok Festival at Padre Burgos, Quezon". Provincial Government of Quezon (official website). 18 February 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2015. The on looking crowd and dancers from Hanguiwin Elementary school form a sea of faces, multiplied by the masks each student held. The group won third place in the Laguimanok Festival street dance contest last February 13, 2013, part of Padre Burgos, Quezon's opening salvo to celebrate their 96th founding anniversary (Quezon PIO)
  63. ^ a b Giron, Joselito M. (23 April 2013). "Mall supports tourism program of Quezon Province". Ugnayan.com. Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved 25 November 2015. "The likes of 'Lubid-Lubid' Festival of Tiaong, Quezon; 'Laguimanok' Festival of Padre Burgos, Quezon; 'Tebolan' Festival of Jomalig, Quezon; 'Pahiyas' Festival of Lucban, Quezon and 'Kaway' Festival of Tagkawayan, Quezon will be featured in a month-long showcasing of festivals in SM City," the governor said.
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  69. ^ a b c d Enrico Miguel T., Subido (30 October 2011). "Catanduanes is for beach bums, sports lovers and history buffs". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 26 November 2015. The Catandungan Festival is an interesting one, as it serves to unify several other festivals on the island. Since its inception in 1995, other municipal festivals have begun celebrating their own townships: from the Lasa Festival of Caramoran, Dinahit of Pandan, Manok-manok of Bagamanoc, Paray of Viga, Kinis of Panganiban, Tinagcrosanof Bato, Abaca of San Miguel, Badas of Baras, Maparoy of Gigmoto down to Calo of San Andres and Sarimagyo of Virac. The Catandungan Festival aims to amalgamate all these into one celebration, and also serves to demonstrate the local color and divergence of the region.
  70. ^ a b c "Catanduanes aims for Crab Capital title". Office of the President of the Philippines (official government website). 19 July 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2015. The Municipality of Panganiban in Catanduanes recently celebrated anew its Kinis (crab) Festival, started in 2009 as thanksgiving when there was a surge of crab production amidst perennial typhoons.
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  74. ^ a b c "Nabas, the Priceless Experience". Province of Aklan (official government website). Retrieved 26 November 2015. BARIW FESTIVAL – It is a festival showcasing the unique skills of Nabasnon weavers of bags, mats and hats made of indigenous bariw leaves, and said to be the fast-growing industry in the municipality. The highlight of the celebration is a dance performance by local talents and ingenuity accompanied with the aboriginal rhythm beat of the drums or bamboo instruments.
  75. ^ a b c "Balete Enchanting Fest highlights on Oct. 24". The Daily Guardian. Philippine Information Agency. 9 October 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2015. KALIBO – Balete town in Aklan is gearing up for the highlights of the month-long "Enchanting Festival" celebration this October 24. Councilor Patrick Lachica, one of the event organizers, said the activities started last September 24 and will culminate on October 24 during the feast of St. Raphael the Archangel. ... The Enchanting Balete Festival showcases tree creatures such as fairies, "kapre," and dwarves.
  76. ^ a b c "Enchanting Balete". Province of Aklan (official government website). Retrieved 26 November 2015. ENCHANTING BALETE – This is also Balete's own annual civic and religious fiesta emphasizing on the rich culture and traditions of Baleten-ons.
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  79. ^ a b c d "Bayluhay Festival kicks off Sunday". PIA Press Release. Philippine Information Agency. 11 January 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2015. Iloilo City (11 January) -- The municipality of San Joaquin has lined up various activities in line with the celebration of its 98th municipal fiesta that coincides with its 5th Bayluhay Festival, set to kick off on Sunday, January 13.
  80. ^ a b c d Otero, Irene (8 June 2011). "Katagman Festival". Official Website of the Municipality of Oton (government website). Retrieved 26 November 2015. KATAGMAN Festival is an annual event celebrated every 1st week of May. The celebration is highlighted by the tribe contest, a fusion of dance and theater performance, blending choreography with theatrical production. Highlighting its identity is the introduction of a uniformed and distinct dance step and a mask – a replica of the golden mask dugout in Barangay San Antonio in 1973 and is currently on display at the National Museum. The celebration is aimed at recognizing the historical significance of this mask to the community which has been fading in the past years.
  81. ^ a b Obedencio, Ric V. (14 September 2012). "Bohol town promotes Karomata Festival". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
  82. ^ a b c Chiu, Rey Anthony H. (5 September 2012). "News Feature: Karomata Fest, Trinidad's bold moves to street dancing". Ugnayan.com.ph. Philippine Information Agency - Bohol. Retrieved 26 November 2015. Festival coordinator Aniceto Petarco said the Karomata Festival was a highlight of the town's 65th Foundation Days Anniversary celebrated every August 30-September 1.
  83. ^ a b c d Sollano, P. (13 October 2008). "Silmugi is Borbon's Official Town Festival". The Philippine Star. The Freeman. Retrieved 24 November 2015. CEBU – The municipality of Borbon will launch the Silmugi Festival this coming January as its official festival during the town's fiesta celebration in honor of its patron saint San Sebastian Martyr.
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  85. ^ a b c d Calizar-Contratista, Ferliza (23 January 2015). ""Tagbo" Festival of Poro, Camotes successfully held". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved 25 November 2015. CEBU CITY, January 23 (PIA)--- The town of Poro in Camotes Island successfully held its 20th "Tagbo" Festival. .... "Tagbo" is the dialect word referring to convergence or meeting at a certain point. This festival is celebrated every January 16, the date that Poro was recognized as the first town in the island in the year 1780.
  86. ^ a b c d Vestil, Justin K. (17 August 2015). "Bonga Festival organizers aim for diversity". Sun.Star Cebu. Retrieved 1 December 2015. Bonga means fruit in Cebuano. Bacaltos said that the festival is a form of prayer to the town's patron saints for progress and a bountiful harvest in terms of fruits, vegetables and fish. ... The festival, which shows Sibonga's pride as a fruit-planting town, is often done during the town's feast in honor of St. Philomena and the Lady of the Pillar.
  87. ^ a b c d "Bato's Batobalani Festival attracts participation of LGUs from Leyte and Southern Leyte". Samar News. Philippine Information Agency. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 25 November 2015. The 2nd Batobalani Festival of Bato, Leyte which was conducted on January 25, was deemed successful with the participation in by about seven festivals from the nearby municipalities of the provinces of Leyte and Southern Leyte. Batobalani Festival is being conducted as a tribute to Senor Sto. Niño who is the Patron of Bato, Leyte. It is held on the fiesta day of Bato on January 25.
  88. ^ a b c d Pedalino, Marcelo M. (17 July 2012). "Maasin to launch 'Ajonay Festival' on 12th Charter Day". Ugnayan.com. Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved 25 November 2015. The "Ajonay Festival," a mardi gras-like activity depicting local culture will be launched on August 10 during the 12th Charter Day celebration. ... The term "ajonay" refers to a long history of tradition in the locality wherein neighbors, friends, or relatives readily lend a hand in times of need, such as in burials, weddings, "panughok" or asking the parents of a lady for her hand in marriage, community projects, and other social or personal undertaking. (EOT/MMP,PIA8-Southern Leyte)
  89. ^ a b c d Roa, Elvie Roman; Labro, Vicente S. (28 October 2011). "Tugob fest celebrates bounty in Ormoc". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 26 November 2015. It was a celebration of thanksgiving. Lively festival music reverberated in the air of Ormoc City on Oct. 22, as the city celebrated the 2nd Tugob Festival. Clad in colorful attires, the festival participants stomped their feet on the ground, raised their arms, slapped their thighs, clapped their hands and shouted in unison as they thanked the Lord for a bountiful harvest and for bestowing the city an array of natural resources.
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  91. ^ a b c d Alfonso, Richmond Anthony (13 August 2015). "Kumbira 2015: Let's talk ingredients". Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro. Retrieved 26 November 2015. The participants to the 19th edition of the longest running culinary show and live competitions were welcomed by Nelia Lee, president of Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association or Cohara. ... Kumbira 2015 opened on August 12 and will end today, August 14.
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