← → 1997 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 1997.

As per Executive Order No.

292, chapter 7 section 26, the following are regular holidays and special days, approved on July 25, 1987.

[34] Note that in the list, holidays in bold are "regular holidays" and those in italics are "nationwide special days".

In addition, several other places observe local holidays, such as the foundation of their town.