All long weekends in Philippines
Aug 21 – 23, 2026

Ninoy Aquino Day weekend 2026

The first of two August long weekends. Island now, before Undas prices hit.

A national day of remembrance for Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., assassinated at Manila airport in 1983. It is observed as a special non-working day and falls on a Friday this year.

  • Ninoy Aquino Day (Fri 21 Aug) - special non-working day
Flying from
Manila (MNL)
Comfortable range
Up to about 4 hours in the air

Where to go

Good ideas for 3 days off

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Stay in Philippines 3 ideas

Palawan - El Nido & Coron
~1.3h

Lagoons and limestone; the trip everyone means to finally take.

Siargao
~2.5h

Surf, scooters and slow mornings.

Cebu & Bohol
~1.5h

Diving, waterfalls and easy connections.

Head abroad 6 ideas

Hong Kong
~2h

Two hours for dim sum, shopping and skyline.

Taipei
~2h

Visa-friendly, close, and superb value.

Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi
~2.7h

One of the cheapest short-hauls out of Manila.

Bangkok
~3.5h

Big city energy and unbeatable food for the money.

Singapore
~3.5h

Clean, easy, and great for a first trip abroad with kids.

Seoul
~4h

Best on a four-day break or longer.

Before you book

Worth knowing about this break

  • Check storm advisories before booking ferries or island transfers
  • Domestic fares out of NAIA and Clark jump about three weeks ahead
  • Wet-season rates mean El Nido and Siargao are unusually affordable
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