Dipolog's yearly calendar of fiestas, faith traditions, and civic celebrations, as published by the City Government. Exact dates and programmes are announced each year.
4th Saturday of January
Dipolog's own Sinulog — the street-dance festival held in January in honour of the Santo Niño.
The City's socio-economic profile lists the 4th Saturday of January; Wikipedia lists the 3rd Saturday. Confirm the date with the City Tourism Office.
Sources: dipologcity.gov.ph, en.wikipedia.org · verified 2026-10-25
Good Friday
A spiritual trek up the 3,003 Steps to Linabo Peak and a re-enactment of the passion and death of Jesus Christ, gathering the Catholic community of Zamboanga del Norte and visitors.
Good Friday falls in March or April depending on the year.
Sources: dipologcity.gov.ph · verified 2026-10-25
Starts the 3rd week of April; culminates July 1
P'gsalabuk is a Subanen term meaning "togetherness". Billed as a celebration of unity amidst diversity among Mindanao's tri-people (Subanen, Muslims and Christians), the festival features ethnic street dancing, sports, concerts, a pageant and cultural shows. A highlight is the annual triathlon of swimming, running and cycling. The celebration culminates on July 1, Adlaw sa Dipolog.
The City's published dates vary between pages (3rd week of April to the 4th Saturday of May, or through July 1). Check the City's announcements for the current year's programme.
Sources: dipologcity.gov.ph, dipologcity.gov.ph, en.wikipedia.org, molave.gov.ph · verified 2026-10-25
3rd Saturday of May
The Dipolog City fiesta in honour of the city's patron saint. A religious procession winds through the city's major streets and ends at the church patio, where devotees dance before the image of St. Vincent Ferrer to the beat of drums.
Sources: dipologcity.gov.ph, dipologcity.gov.ph · verified 2026-10-25
Last week of June to July 1
Dipolog City's founding anniversary — Dipolog became a municipality on July 1, 1913 and a chartered city effective July 1, 1970. Celebrated with inter-government-agency sports activities and the recognition of exemplary Dipolognons.
Sources: dipologcity.gov.ph, dipologcity.gov.ph · verified 2026-10-25
Last week of September to October 7
A series of interschool competitions highlighted by a parade band competition and the Miss Teen Tourism Dipolog pageant. The festival takes its name from the sound (dahunog) of the bands and drums that fill the city streets.
Sources: dipologcity.gov.ph, dipologcity.gov.ph · verified 2026-10-25
October 7
The feast of the titular patroness of Dipolog Cathedral. The Marian celebration runs for the whole month and ends with a Rosary Crusade at the city plaza on October 31.
Sources: dipologcity.gov.ph, dipologcity.gov.ph · verified 2026-10-25
December
In preparation for Christmas, Dipolog holds nightly shows and decorates its streets and plazas with lights and decorations to inspire holiday spirit and unity.
Sources: dipologcity.gov.ph, dipologcity.gov.ph · verified 2026-10-25
Festival names and schedules come from the City Government of Dipolog's Events and Socio-Economic Profile pages. These list the usual timing, not this year's exact dates — watch the City Government's official announcements for each year's programme.