Indeed, Philippines is the land of the happiest people in the world; we love and we have a lot to celebrate. Thus, making the people from the other parts of the world say, “It’s More Fun in the Philippines!”. Check this festival list when you plan to stay in Manila hotel or Cebu resort hotel. Your trip would be more fun with these festivals!
This page will feature the different festivals in the Philippines, schedules, important info, etc. If you know some other festivals in our country not included in the list, please comment below or send me an email to chasingphilippines@gmail.com.
Feast of the Black Nazarene
Quiapo Manila, January 9, 2013
Hinugyaw Festival
Koronadal, Mindanao, January 10, 2013
Ati-Atihan Festival
Kalibo, Aklan, January 11-20, 2013
January 11 (Friday) – Mutya Ag Lakan It Kalibo Ati-Atihan 2013 Grand Pageant Finale & Coronation Night [7:00 PM, ABL Sports & Cultural Center]
January 14 (Monday) – Aklan Festivals Parade
January 15 (Tuesday) – Pagdayaw kay Senyor Sto. Nino
January 16 (Wednesday) – Sadsad Panaad
January 17 (Thursday) – Aklan Higante Contest
January 18 (Friday) – Sadsad Pagpasalamat Kay Senyor Sto. Nino
January 19 (Saturday) – Tribal, Modern, Balik-Ati, and Individual Ati-Atihan Contest
January 20 (Sunday) – Religious Procession and Dance
Sinulog Festival
Cebu, January 11-20, 2013
January 10 (Thursday) – Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus [Assembly: 4:00 AM, Fuente Osmena]
January 11 (Friday) – Sinulog 2013 Kick Off
January 12 (Saturday) – Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan
January 13 (Sunday) – Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan
January 14 & 15 (Monday & Tuesday) – Cultural Show, Sinulog Idol, Street Party Concert
January 16 (Wednesday) – Ms. Cebu 2013 Coronation Night
January 17 (Thursday) – Sinulog Idol Grand Finals
January 18 (Friday) – Sinulog Festival Queen Search
January 19 (Saturday) – Fluvial Procession, Foot Procession, Sinulog Fireworks Competition
January 20 (Sunday) – Grand Streetdance Parade
Zambulawan Festival
Zamboanga del Sur, January 20, 2013
Pasungay Festival (Bull Fighting Festival)
Iloilo, January 21, 2013
Dinagyang Festival
Iloilo, January 25-27, 2013
January 25 (Friday) – Fluvial Procession
January 26 (Saturday) – Kasadyahan Competition
January 27 (Sunday) – Dinagyang Ati Competition
Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Competition 2013
Clark, Pampanga, February 21-24, 2013
Sibug-Sibug Festival
Sibugay, February 26, 2013
Caracol Festival
Makati City, February 27, 2013
Paraw Regatta Festival
Iloilo, March 3, 2013
Kaamulan in Bukidnon (Ethnic Cultural Festival of Bukidnon)
Bukidnon, March 10, 2013
Araw ng Dabaw Festival
Davao City, March 16-17, 2013
Holy Week
March 24-31, 2013
Via Crusis (Way of the Cross)
Cebu City, March 25-31, 2013
Pak’kaat Kallo
Magpet, Cotabato, March 25-31, 2013
Cutud Lenten Rites
Cutud, Pampanga, March 29, 2013
Moriones Festival
Boac, Magpoc, Marinduque, March 31, 2013
Lamilamihan Festival
Lamitan, Basilan, April 14 or 21, 2013
Flores de Mayo/Santacruzan (Flowers of May)
May 2013
Viva Vigan Festival
Vigan, Ilocos Sur, May 1-5, 2013
Pahiyas Festival
Lucban, Quezon, May 15, 2013
Mudpack Festival
Negros Occidental, June 15-16, 2013
Parada ng Lechon
Balayan, Batangas, June 24, 2013
Pintados/Kasadyaan Festival
Tacloban City, June 29, 2013
Kadayawan sa Dabaw
Davao City, August 17-18, 2013
Penafrancia Viva La Virgen Festival
Naga City, September 21, 2013
Lemlunay (T‘Boli Tribal Festival)
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, September 16-18, 2013
Hermosa Festival
Zamboanga, October 12, 2013
Lanzones Festival
Camiguin, October 19, 2013
Masskara Festival
Bacolod City, October 19-20, 2013
Higantes Festival
Angono Rizal, November 23, 2013
Giant Lantern Festival
San Fernando, Pampanga, December 21, 2013
Araw ng Dabaw, March 16 and 17.
@ Pinoy Blabbeermouth,Thanks a lot! added on the list. =)
Please correct… 18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, Feb. 21-24, 2012thanks
ooh! wanna watch the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Competition 2013 and panagbenga festival. 🙂
Oh yes, I almost forgot it's Sinulog here in Cebu in a couple of months. But I don't feel the vibe.
It would be nice to look forward to this festivals. My hometown is in Baguio but I've missed the Penagbenga festival for the past few years.
I wish this list for January and February can be published earlier so that we can make appropriate flight and hotel reservations. By now, we probably cannot get any anymore. Or can we?
Nice listing your have, is this the complete list of festivals here in the Philippines?
the previous Hot Air Balloon Competition in terms of organizing event was such a flop, I do not advised it when the heat of the sun strikes the most. You'll only jeopardize your health esp. when you have kids around. Iba na ang weather ngayon.Pretty neat listing you have, update me if you've completed until the end of the year.
you're quick! everyone is still busy with 2012 and what's left of it and you already came up with this post! thanks for sharing. i will make sure to post something like this on my blog, too. something we can do to help our local travel and tourist industry, right? kudos!
Wow first quarter next year is really very busy.. hope you can include NCR festivities as well. Thanks for this! 🙂
Time to plan getaways! thank you for sharing. made my research and scheduling so much easier!
Hermosa Festival. VIVA PILAR!12-October. Zamboanga
Salamat po for sharing
Sandugo Festival is not March 16 but the whole month of July.www.thebackpackman.com
i noticed a lot here made corrections on your schedule… i could add up to that since holy week is not march 24-31. i guess its late to comment as we only have few weeks left. got to see your blog just now.it would be nice if you give correct information/s. if not sure, better yet not publish and not to mislead people.thanks.
i noticed a lot here made corrections on your schedule… i could add up to that since holy week is not march 24-31. i guess its late to comment as we only have few weeks left. got to see your blog just now.it would be nice if you give correct information/s. if not sure, better yet not publish and not to mislead people.thanks.
Hi,Thanks for the comment and for the correction. Some comments are actually not corrections but additional info just like what I have stated in the disclaimer above. These schedules were gathered from different blogs and websites as well.My apology for the late response.Thanks for all your input guys! Keep it coming! 🙂
hey,there is also Sabuaga Festival in Santo Tomas Pampanga celebrated every Easter Sunday!
@ Binibining Wanderlust,Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I love Hot air balloons..We also have our own yearly event in Tigard Oregon, USA.. I own Tessla Beach Resort in Hindang,Leyte.. I invite you to check out Tessla Beach Resort on my Facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/TesslaBeachResort
Wow! Another great year for Filipino festivities. I just wish I could visit all of them. I must say this, Philippines got some of the most magnificent festival ever!