What's open on Holy Saturday (Black Saturday) 2026 in Philippines?
Holy Saturday (Black Saturday) 2026 falls on 4 April 2026.
Black Saturday is the quietest retail day of the Philippine year — many malls and shops close. Street food, churches and seaside resorts stay busy.
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 |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 mercadrug.com |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 smsupermarkets.com |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 puregold.com.ph |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 smsupermarkets.com |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 robinsonsretail.com |
Estimate | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 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 Holy Saturday (Black Saturday) 2026 in Philippines?
Black Saturday is the quietest retail day of the Philippine year — many malls and shops close. Street food, churches and seaside resorts stay busy. Typically closed: banks, government, most retail.
When is Holy Saturday (Black Saturday) in 2026?
Holy Saturday (Black Saturday) falls on 4 April 2026 (2026-04-04) in 2026.