1. December 30, 2016 to January 1, 2017 (Rizal Day and New Year weekend)
Start your year with a bang by indulging in an unforgettable trip with your family during the 2017 New Year Weekend! Not only will a New Year vacation give you an exciting and awesome break, but it will strengthen your ties with your family as well. Plus, you’ll get a chance to catch thunderous and colorful firework displays as well as savor an array of mouthwatering culinary delights.
Where to go: From convivial theme parks and incredible nightlife to awesome firework displays and bustling street markets, Hong Kong has all the hallmarks of a perfect New Year weekend destination. Not to mention, it’s a vibrant city that will surprise you in so many ways! Believe us, there’s no way to prepare for the breathtaking views from the Victoria Peak or for the world-famous Symphony of the Stars light show from the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. Youngsters and those who are kids at heart will also find their bliss at the city’s remarkable theme parks, like Ocean Park and Hong Kong Disneyland.
2. April 13 to 16, 2017 (Holy Week)
Want to experience a purely relaxing getaway in 2017? The Lenten Season is the perfect time of the year for Pinoys to rejuvenate their weary senses, and temporarily escape their daily routine of work and other errands. With an awful lot of free time on your hands, you’re going to have plenty of opportunities for relaxing, thrilling expeditions or self-reflection during the Holy Week.
Where to go: If you’re seeking serenity and inner place, there’s no better place to spend your Holy Week in 2017 than Batanes. Famous for its surreal rolling hills and gorgeous beaches, Batanes will sweep you off your feet with its incredible natural beauty and otherworldly laid-back feel. And for those who want to practice abstinence during the Holy Week, Batanes has a load of tasty seafood that will give you nourishment as well as please your taste buds.
Looking for other affordable options? You might want to check out our Holy Week 2017 Philippines travel guide.
3. April 29 to May 1, 2017 (Labor Day Weekend)
The Labor Day Weekend is clearly a great time to forget your boss as well as all the paperwork and things that have something to do with work. Celebrated to honor the working people, the Labor Day Holiday will give you a soothing break away from your office, and let you satiate your wanderlust through traveling.
Where to go:All roads lead to Boracay during this holiday, thanks to the renowned series of Labor Day weekend parties known as Laboracay. From foam parties and EDM concerts to dance fitness festivals, Laboracay will be hosting countless of vividly fun parties for every Juan. Of course, a visit to Boracay during this long weekend will also allow you to enjoy filling cuisines, and experience its beloved white sands and beautiful waters.
4. June 10 to 12, 2017 (Independence Day weekend)
Unlike in 2016, next year’s Independence Day will luckily fall on a regular working day, meaning employees who are working for PH-based companies will have an extra day to relax in June 2017. What’s more, you can use this long weekend to wander around your backyard or travel to a local destination that can be enjoyed in less than 4 days.
Where to go: Retrace the history of the Philippines with a visit to the oldest city in the Philippines – Cebu. Here, you’ll get to explore dozens of sites that will give a taste of our wondrous heritage, including the Magellan’s Cross, Fort San Pedro, Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House, Heritage of Cebu monument and Museo Sugbo. As an added plus, the city has a plethora of breathtaking sights located nearby, like Kawasan Falls, Oslob and Osmeña Peak.
5. August 19 to 21, 2017 (Ninoy Aquino Day weekend)
Got nothing to do on this non-working holiday? You might want to use it to travel to a nearby place that you have been dreaming of. As a matter of fact, this long weekend can be used for exploring a well-known destination in Southeast Asia.
Where to go:Singapore is a compact and lively city that you can blithely explore on a long weekend getaway. In just three days, you can explore a bunch of sights and attractions, such as the Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Botanic Gardens, Chinatown, Singapore Zoo and the Merlion Park. Plus, it’s a foodie’s paradise jam-packed with world-class restaurants and hawker centers offering hearty and toothsome goodies, like the Chili Crab, Laksa, Char Kway Teow, and Hainainese Chicken Rice.
6. August 26 to 28, 2017 (National Heroes Day weekend)
National Heroes Day is a godsend for bona fide Pinoy travelers. Not only will the public holiday give you a long weekend getaway, but it will also let you bag bargained travel deals, as airlines offer low airfare rates to every Juan booking their trips on this special Philippine holiday. You can even get some promo airline tickets with zero base fares of local flights on this day.
Where to go: They don’t label Bali as the “Islands of the Gods” for nothing. After all, it is a premier international destination with world-class diving and surfing, many archaeological, historical and cultural attractions, and an enormous range of accommodations. Furthermore, it has a scenic cultural landscape that has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
7. December 23 to 25, 2017 (Christmas weekend)
Christmas is certainly the happiest time of the year, and you can make your Holiday season even merrier with a respite to your favorite destination or to somewhere you’ve never been before. Although conventional wisdom says airfares during this of the year are outrageous, you can score surprisingly affordable travel deals if you book your flights as early as now.
Where to go:Tokyo, though Japan is a non-Christian country, is by far one of the best places in the world to spend the Christmas season. With an endless string of dazzling lights, special events and quirky stuff, a visit to Japan’s capital on this special weekend will be a treat and an epic travel experience.
Summary Table of Long Weekends in 2017
| Weekend | Holiday | City | Airport Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rizal Day, New Year | Hong Kong | HKG |
| 2 | Holy Week | Batanes | BSO |
| 3 | Labor Day | Boracay | KLO / MPH |
| 4 | Independence Day | Cebu | CEB |
| 5 | Ninoy Aquino Day | Singapore | SIN |
| 6 | National Heroes Day | Bali | DPS |
| 7 | Christmas | Tokyo | NRT / HND |
Other possible long weekends in the Philippines for 2017
The proclamation declaring the dates for the observance of Eidul Adha and Eid’l Fitr will be announced by the Philippine government later. The below are, however, estimated dates for these national holidays.
• Eidul Adha – September 1, 2017 (Friday)• Eid’l Fitr – June 26, 2017 (Monday)
If Eidul Adha and Eid’l Fitr fall on these estimated dates, you will have a couple more long weekends in 2017.
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