How many days until Rizal Day 2026?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 60 days until Rizal Day 2026, on Wednesday 30 December 2026.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Wednesday 30 December 2026.
- Observed in: Philippines.
- How the date is set: Rizal Day is always 30 December.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Rizal Day 2026, on Wednesday 30 December 2026. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 60 days, or 8 weeks and 4 days
- 42 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Wednesday
When are the next dates for Rizal Day?
Rizal Day 2026 is on Wednesday 30 December 2026, and Rizal Day 2027 is on Thursday 30 December 2027.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday 30 December 2026 | 60 |
| 2027 | Thursday 30 December 2027 | 425 |
| 2028 | Saturday 30 December 2028 | 791 |
| 2029 | Sunday 30 December 2029 | 1156 |
| 2030 | Monday 30 December 2030 | 1521 |
How is the date of Rizal Day set?
Rizal Day is always 30 December.
Araw ni Rizal, Rizal Day, honours national hero Dr. José Rizal, who was executed by Spanish colonial authorities on 30 December 1896. It is a regular holiday in the Philippines.
Wreath-laying ceremonies take place at the Rizal Monument in Manila and in towns across the country.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Rizal Day 2026?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 60 days until Rizal Day 2026, on Wednesday 30 December 2026. That is 8 weeks and 4 days, with 42 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Rizal Day 2026?
- Rizal Day 2026 falls on Wednesday 30 December 2026. Rizal Day is always 30 December.
- When is Rizal Day in 2027?
- Rizal Day 2027 falls on Thursday 30 December 2027.
- Is Rizal Day always on the same date?
- Yes. Rizal Day is always 30 December. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.