Metro Manila · International Holidays and Celebrations

A list of international holidays and celebrations of countries with considerably big expat communities in Metro Manila. It includes national days, festivals organized by cultural institutes or expat associations, and traditional foreign holidays that are celebrated in the Megacity as well.
If you want to celebrate your national day, check the website of your country's embassy or consulate, expat communities, or cultural institute. They often organize festivities or give advice on where to celebrate properly.
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Date | Holiday/Event | Country | Type | |
January 26 | Australia Day | Australia | National Day | |
January 28, 2017 | Chinese New Year | China | Traditional Holiday | |
February 18/19, 2017 | Mabuhay Germany | Germany | Festival/Fair | |
February 24 - 26, 2017 | Great British Festival | United Kingdom | Festival/Fair | |
March 17 | St. Patrick's Day | Ireland | Traditional Holiday | |
March 12 | Holi | India | Festival/Fair | |
April 23, 2017 | Dia del Libro | Spain | Festival/Fair | |
Late May/early June | Queen's Birthday | UK/Commonwealth | "National Day" | |
no confirmed date yet | Brasilipinas Carnaval | Brasil | Traditional Holiday | |
no confirmed date yet | Fête de la Musique | France | Festival | |
Some day between June 21 and 25 | Midsummer | Scandinavian Countries | Traditional Holiday | |
July 1 | Canada Day | Canada | National Day | |
July 4 | US Independence Day, Fil-Am Friendship Day | USA | National Day | |
July 14 | Bastille Day / Fête Nationale | France | National Day | |
no confirmation yet | Philippines-Japan Friendship Month | Japan | Festival | |
August 15 | India Independence Day | India | National Day | |
September/October | Cine Europa | European Countries | Festival | |
October 3 | German Unity Day | Germany | National Day | |
October 3 | Korean National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol) | Korea | National Day | |
End of September/October | Oktoberfest | Germany | Festival | |
December 6 | St. Nicholas Day | Various Countries | Traditional Holiday |
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