What's open on Maundy Thursday 2027 in Philippines?
Maundy Thursday falls on 2027-03-25. Maundy Thursday starts the Philippine Easter break. Banks and government offices close and many offices give the full long weekend off, while some shops and food outlets stay open.
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25 March 2027
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Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet
Essential public rules and services operating on Maundy Thursday 2027
Public Transit
Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.
Street Parking
Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.
Post & Lockers
National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.
Trading Laws
Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.
All Verified Chains & Venues
10 venues tracked| 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 | Open | Hours Vary | 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 |
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Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Maundy Thursday in Philippines?
Maundy Thursday starts the Philippine Easter break. Banks and government offices close and many offices give the full long weekend off, while some shops and food outlets stay open. Confirmed open chains include: Mercury Drug, SM Supermarket, Puregold, SM Mall, Robinsons Supermarket. Typically closed venues: banks, government.
When is Maundy Thursday 2027?
Maundy Thursday falls on 2027-03-25 in 2027.
Are public transport and emergency services running on Maundy Thursday?
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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