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What's open on Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan) 2027 in Philippines?

Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan) falls on 2027-04-09. Araw ng Kagitingan on 9 April honours Filipino and American soldiers of World War II. Banks and offices close while supermarkets and malls mostly open.

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Apr 9

Next occurrence

9 April 2027

Most chains are expected to stay open.

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All Categories 10 Supermarkets & Groceries 3 Pharmacies & Chemists 2 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Drugstores & Cosmetics 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Public Transit & Transport 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan) 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%
Verified  · 4 days ago

All Verified Chains & Venues

10 venues tracked
Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & Source
Mercury Drug 24-Hour Branches24/7 Duty

24-hour branches nationwide remain open on all regular and special holidays

Editorial(02)-8911-5071
Pharmacies & Chemists Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
mercurydrug.com
Petron & Treats 24/724/7 Duty

Major highway and city service stations open 24 hours on all holidays

Editorial
Petrol & EV Charging Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
petron.com
Mercury Drug
Estimate
Pharmacies & Chemists Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
mercadrug.com
Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
smsupermarkets.com
Puregold
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
puregold.com.ph
SM Mall
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Retail & Shopping Malls Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
smsupermarkets.com
Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
robinsonsretail.com
Watsons
Estimate
Drugstores & Cosmetics Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
watsons.com.ph
MRT-3 & LRT Manila Transit

Operates holiday schedule; limited or maintenance closures on Holy Week days

Editorial
Public Transit & Transport Reduced hours Hours Vary
2026-04-20
dotr.gov.ph
PHLPost & Parcel Hubs

Post office counters closed on declared regular and special national holidays

Editorial
Post & Parcel Lockers Closed Closed All Day
2026-04-20
phlpost.gov.ph

Quick answers

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan) in Philippines?

Araw ng Kagitingan on 9 April honours Filipino and American soldiers of World War II. Banks and offices close while supermarkets and malls mostly open. Confirmed open chains include: Mercury Drug, SM Supermarket, Puregold, SM Mall, Robinsons Supermarket. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan) 2027?

Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan) falls on 2027-04-09 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan)?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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