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What's open on National Heroes Day 2026 in Philippines?

National Heroes Day falls on 2026-08-31. National Heroes Day, the last Monday of August, closes banks and government offices. Shops and supermarkets trade as usual.

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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 National Heroes Day 2026

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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%

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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
Mercury Drug Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 mercadrug.com
SM Supermarket Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 smsupermarkets.com
Puregold Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 puregold.com.ph
SM Mall Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 smsupermarkets.com
Robinsons Supermarket Estimate	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

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on National Heroes Day in Philippines?

National Heroes Day, the last Monday of August, closes banks and government offices. Shops and supermarkets trade as usual. Confirmed open chains include: Mercury Drug, SM Supermarket, Puregold, SM Mall, Robinsons Supermarket. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is National Heroes Day 2026?

National Heroes Day falls on 2026-08-31 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on National Heroes Day?

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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