What's open on Good Friday 2025 in Philippines?
Good Friday 2025 falls on 18 April 2025.
Good Friday is a solemn day in the Philippines — most malls, supermarkets and shops close and TV goes religious. Emergency pharmacies, petrol stations and some eateries stay open.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & 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 |
Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2026-03-30 mercadrug.com |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-03-30 smsupermarkets.com |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-03-30 puregold.com.ph |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-03-30 smsupermarkets.com |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-03-30 robinsonsretail.com |
Editorial | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Reduced hours | 09:00–17:00 | 2026-03-30 watsons.com.ph |
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 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on Good Friday 2025 in Philippines?
Good Friday is a solemn day in the Philippines — most malls, supermarkets and shops close and TV goes religious. Emergency pharmacies, petrol stations and some eateries stay open. Typically closed: supermarkets, retail, banks, government.
When is Good Friday in 2025?
Good Friday falls on 18 April 2025 (2025-04-18) in 2025.