May is the most vibrant month in Biliran Province, Philippines, with over 60 barangay and town fiestas celebrating patron saints, local traditions, and the legendary Filipino hospitality that defines this island province.

Whether you’re a returning Biliranon, a cultural traveler, or a first-time visitor, this complete fiesta calendar will help you plan your latagaw (wandering) journey across all eight municipalities.

What Makes May Special for Biliran Fiestas?

The month of May in the Philippines is dedicated to honoring San Isidro Labrador (Saint Isidore the Farmer), the patron saint of farmers and rural communities.

In agricultural Biliran Province, nearly every barangay celebrates this beloved saint with:

• Lechon and traditional Filipino feasts prepared by every household
• Colorful banderitas (festive flags) decorating streets and homes
• Religious processions honoring patron saints
• Community reunions bringing together families and friends
• Alumni homecomings where former classmates return home to rekindle friendships and celebrate shared memories
• Open-door hospitality welcoming visitors to share meals

How to Use This Fiesta Schedule

This comprehensive guide covers all eight municipalities of Biliran Province:

• Naval (Provincial capital)
• Kawayan
• Caibiran
• Almeria
• Culaba
• Cabucgayan
• Biliran
• Maripipi

📅 Important Disclaimer: Fiesta dates occasionally change due to parish decisions, weather conditions, or local circumstances. Always verify with the barangay or local government unit (LGU) Facebook pages before making travel plans.

Complete May 2026 Biliran Province Fiesta Calendar

May 1-2

• Agpangi, Naval – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
• Sitio Anas, Ungale, Kawayan – San Isidro Labrador
• Sitio San Isidro, Union, Caibiran – San Isidro Labrador

May 2-3

• Pili, Almeria – Holy Cross Fiesta

May 3-4

• Larrazabal, Naval

May 4-5

• Burabod, Kawayan
• Calipayan, Culaba
• Sitio Banakod, Victory, Caibiran
• Sitio Campongos, Bato, Biliran – Sr. San Isidro Labrador

May 5-6

• Libertad, Cabucgayan
• Sitio Barubuhan, Iyusan, Almeria
• Sitio Ungale II, Ungale, Kawayan
• Hugpa, Biliran

May 6-7

• Trabugan, Maripipi
• Patag, Culaba
• Tomalistis, Caibiran – Sr. San Isidro Labrador

May 7-8

• Sitio Riverside, Cabibihan, Caibiran
• Sitio Bantilan, Bato, Biliran
• Puro Tugas, Calumpang, Naval

May 8-9

• Sitio Manggahan, Maurang, Caibiran

May 9-10

• Masagongsong, Kawayan – Sr. San Isidro Labrador
• Ungale, Kawayan
• Sitio Pikas, Magbangon, Cabucgayan
• Bagacay, Haguikhikan, Naval – San Isidro Labrador

May 11-12

• Kaulangohan, Caibiran
• Ungale 1, Kawayan

May 12-13

• Sitio Lomboy, Calumpang, Naval – Birhen sa Fatima (Our Lady of Fatima)

May 13-14

• Union, Caibiran
• Casiawan, Cabucgayan

May 14-15 ⭐ MAJOR CELEBRATIONS

• Culaba Town Fiesta – St. Isidore the Worker (Municipal-wide celebration)
• Kansanoc, Kawayan – San Isidro Labrador
• Lo-ok, Almeria – San Isidro Labrador
• P.I. Garcia, Naval – San Isidro Labrador
• Canduhao, Maripipi
• Marvel, Culaba
• Talustusan, Naval
• Matanggo, Almeria – San Isidro Labrador

May 15-16 ⭐ MAJOR CELEBRATION

• Biliran Town Fiesta – San Juan Nepomuceno (Municipal-wide celebration)

May 16-17

• Villa Caneja, Naval – San Isidro Labrador
• Sitio San Agustin Uson, Caibiran

May 17-18

• Baganito, Kawayan
• Talibong, Cabucgayan
• Sitio Puro Kube, Lucsoon, Naval
• Sitio Puro, Palanay, Caibiran
• Riverside, Caray-Caray, Naval – San Isidro Labrador

May 19-20

• Baso, Cabucgayan – Sr. San Isidro Labrador
• Sitio Balik Balik, Lico, Naval

May 20-21

• Burabod, Biliran

May 21-22

• Tucdao, Kawayan – Saint Vincent Ferrer

May 23-24 ⭐ MAJOR CELEBRATION

• Almeria Town Fiesta (Almeria Parish) – Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Municipal-wide celebration)
• Pinangomhan, Biliran

May 24-25

• Capinahan, Naval
• Villa Cornejo, Kawayan
• Binohangan, Caibiran

May 25-26

• Palanay, Caibiran

May 26-27

• Binalayan, Maripipi

May 27-28

• Victory, Caibiran
• Sitio Ilaya, Cabunga-an, Naval

May 28-29

• Caucab, Almeria
• Sitio Kurahab, Burabod, Biliran

May 29-30

• Palenque, Caibiran
• Sitio Jumetilco, Imelda, Naval

Help Us Keep This Guide Accurate!

Know a fiesta we missed? Have updated information about patron saints or dates? Found an error?

Drop a comment below or message us with corrections. This guide is a community effort, and your local knowledge makes it better for everyone planning to experience Biliran’s incredible May fiesta season.

Happy wandering, Latagaws! Maayong pag-abot sa Biliran! (Welcome to Biliran!)