Public holidays in the Philippines

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holiday that serves as part of the Christmas season, and the days following it are where a large variety of holiday-themed events are held by schools, colleges, universities, all private and public sector companies and all local governments. In the 21st century, the practice of holiday sales on this day began as part of the final salvo of Christmas sales in shopping malls, and the term itself began to be adopted in the late 2010s by both US-based retail brands and local department stores.

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having movable dates. The act mandated that the President shall issue a proclamation for specifying the specific date movable holidays at least six months prior to the holiday concerned. The act specified that holidays falling on a Wednesday will be observed on the Monday of that week, that holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the Monday that follows, and provided that regular holidays and special days may be modified by order or proclamation.

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revived, this day is a day of giving thanks and sacrifice for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Unlike in the United States and its overseas territories, wherein this day marks the start of the Christmas season, it is held in the Philippines as part of the long Christmas season. Held every final Thursday of November.

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emphasized the need to reduce the number of holidays in the levels of cities, municipalities,and provinces, including those of national level (besides religious), noting that the current total of more than one month hampers productivity. However, labor groups oppose reducing holidays, arguing that it

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Working and cultural holiday that officially marks the beginning of the Philippine Christmas season, the longest holiday season in the world. Since the late 1980s, the 1st day of September is generally marked as the day that the Christmas season officially begins in the country, for on this day radio

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issued Presidential Proclamation No. 28, which declared Tuesday, June 12 a special public holiday throughout the Philippines, "... in commemoration of our people's declaration of their inherent and inalienable right to freedom and independence." On August 4, 1964, Republic Act No. 4166 renamed July 4

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Working holiday by the Filipino Chinese community to celebrate the fall harvest, also a cultural observance by many Filipinos and part of the opening salvo of the long Christmas season which begins in the time period in which this festival falls (either in September or October), usually the festival

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Working and religious holiday held both in honor of the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Saints' Day and in commemoration of the Protestant Reformation, the latter marked by most Protestants in the country. For most businesses, October 31 is de facto a unofficial bank holiday save for banks

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A working holiday celebrating all the men and women of the Philippine National Police and all its predecessor services in appreciation and gratitude for service to the community. This also marks the anniversary of the 1901 formation of the Philippine Constabulary under future United States president

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in 1983. Public acts of remembrance are held to honor the memory of one of the nation's democracy fighters and defacto leader of the opposition for much of the 70s. Since 2016 it has been either the last holiday before most higher educational institutions (eg. universities) begin their academic year

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Informally the term for the Friday following Thanksgiving that among Filipino Americans marks the official start of the Christmas shopping season, marked mostly as a shopping holiday by the retail sector and online shopping websites. Unlike in the United States, the country observes it as a working

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promulgated the Administrative Code of the Philippines. Chapter 7 of this code specified a list of ten nationwide regular holidays and two nationwide special days and provided that the President may proclaim any local special day for a particular date, group or place. Seven of the regular holidays

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Former national non-working holiday and today a working and cultural holiday celebrating the 1946 Treaty of Manila that restored Philippine independence thru recognition by the United States, and also celebrating the historical, economic, cultural, political, religious and social ties between the

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On a regular holiday, if the employee did not work, they are entitled 100% of their daily wage. However, a special non-working day usually follows a 'No Work, No Pay' principle. Therefore, the employee is not entitled to any compensation if they did not work that day. If the employee works on the

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shall be celebrated as a regional holiday in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The act specified two of the holidays and one special day with fixed dates, five of the holidays and two special days as occurring on a Monday nearest to or preceding specified dates, and two of the holidays as

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as part of the then-new government's list of principal economic policies, moving the celebration dates for holidays occurring on midweek days to weekend days. This was codified by Republic Act. No. 9492, approved on July 25, 2007, which replaced the list of holidays and special days. This act had

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A working holiday which was first observed in 2017, marking the day in 1972 when Martial Law was proclaimed nationwide. Normally it is also a school holiday in some years as there are no classes in several cities. Remembrance ceremonies are held to honor the thousands who perished in one of the

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Formerly a national holiday until 1971 (held from 1973 to 1985 on September 21, the anniversary of the beginning of Martial Law), currently marked as a commercial and cultural working holiday. Mainly celebrated by the Filipino-American community and American expats, and now increasingly being

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A working holiday which was first observed in 2019. Celebrates the value of the Holy Bible as the core of the country's Christian faith professed by millions of its people, held on the Monday following the final Sunday of January which serves as the conclusion of the week-long celebrations of

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Local holidays for the most part are applicable only to the immediate area concerned, and barangay fiestas do not usually warrant a public holiday for the area unless otherwise ordered. Such holidays are usually declared as special non-working day and is proclaimed by the President.

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specifies two types of holidays: the "regular holiday" and the "special non-working day". There is a difference in the pay that employers are required to pay between the two type of holidays. There is also a difference in what is closed and in how the days are declared.

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Presidential Proclamations issued subsequent to the promulgation of Republic Act No. 9492 established celebration dates for national holidays and special days, and established new holidays and special days, some nationwide and some local to specified localities.

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A working holiday which was first observed in 2020. This holiday aims to promote, protect, and safeguard the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of expression, speech and of the press in the Philippines especially in school campuses.

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national hero. Bonifacio is remembered on his birthday, rather than the date of his death (May 10, 1897), because he was executed by the Filipino revolutionary government and not by colonial powers. Often confused with National Heroes' Day.

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Filipinos observe this day by visiting family graves, repairing and cleaning tombs, and offering prayers, flowers, food, and candles. Many return to their native provinces for this, making it an occasion for reunions with extended family.

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A working holiday which will be first observed in 2022. This holiday aims to promote, protect, and safeguard the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of expression, speech and of the press in the Philippines and also in honor of

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and honoring the service of the thousands of men and women in the law enforcement profession. The PNP was formally raised in 1991 as a result of the enactment of Republic Act No. 6975, which created the service on the basis of both the

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A working holiday which was first observed in 2020. Honoring the millions of Filipinos who fought and died as a result of the war against the occupation forces of the United States that began on February 4, 1899, and ended in 1902.

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only as celebration of the anniversary of the inauguration of Zamboanga as a city, even its Charter was signed on October 12 which is also a holiday in celebration of the Feast of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, the city's patron saint.

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would deprive employees of valuable benefits and that there is no direct link between holidays and productivity. They contend that the move would primarily benefit employers by lowering costs through the reduction of holiday pay.

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A working holiday celebrating the rights and importance of every Filipino child as the core of the nation's future, as well as the 1989 adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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AN ACT CHANGING THE DATE OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY FROM JULY FOUR TO JUNE TWELVE, AND DECLARING JULY FOUR AS PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC DAY, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION TWENTY-NINE OF THE REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE

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A working holiday which was first observed in 2016. Celebrates the internationally recognized former mayor of Naga City Jesse Robredo who died while serving as Aquino's local government secretary on August 18, 2012.

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announced the certain special holidays as special working holidays in 2021 under Proclamation No. 1107. This new measure is intended to boost productivity and economic recovery in the wake of the

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as a municipality by virtue of Executive Order 272, which was signed by President Carlos P. Garcia on July 1, 1956. This special non-working holiday applies only to the municipality of Maramag.

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and commemorates all the nation's heroes. Held on the last Monday of August. Marked as the final holiday before the beginning of the primary and secondary school academic year from 2021-23.

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issued Presidential Proclamation No. 212, s. 1955, which established the observance of Philippine–American Day every November 15, which was the anniversary of the 1935 inauguration of the

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as declared under Presidential Proclamation No. 1927 dated November 15, 1979 issued by the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos. This special non-working holiday applies to the province of

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were specified with fixed dates, two with movable dates, and one was specified to fall on the last Sunday in August. The code did not specify how the movable dates were to be determined

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AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 22 OF EVERY YEAR AS MALAYBALAY CITY CHARTER DAY AND A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF MALAYBALAY IN ORDER TO COMMEMORATE THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE SAID CITY

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is considering to consolidate holidays that honor former presidents into a single holiday, similar to the U.S. Presidents' Day, to enhance the competitiveness of Filipino companies.

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by virtue of Act No. 2711 on March 10, 1917, and the anniversary of the 1565 Blood Compact. This special non-working holiday applies only to the whole province of Bohol.

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AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER 18 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF TACURONG, PROVINCE OF SULTAN KUDARAT, TO COMMEMORATE ITS CHARTER DAY ANNIVERSARY

6358: 8650: 8339: 8110: 6939:"AN ACT DECLARING FEBRUARY 11 OF EACH YEAR GOVERNOR EVELIO B. JAVIER DAY, A SPECIAL NON-WORKING PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCES OF ANTIQUE, CAPIZ, AKLAN AND ILOILO" 6003: 232:, Philippine–American Day was renamed "Philippine–American Friendship Day" and moved to July 4, overshadowing the observance of the date as Republic Day. After the 7419:"AN ACT TO DECLARE THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS A NON-WORKING SPECIAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR THE PROVINCE OF SIQUIJOR TO BE KNOWN AS SIQUIJOR DAY" 9217: 8428: 8416: 7981: 7643: 6983:"AN ACT DECLARING THE FIRST DAY OF MARCH OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF MUNTINLUPA TO BE KNOWN AS THE MUNTINLUPA CITY CHARTER DAY" 8173: 6039: 2198:

A working holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948.

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darkest chapters in Philippine history, while student rallies are held in memory of the student leaders involved in pro-democracy actions during this period.

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and other financial institutions that do operate on this day, given that on this day most employees of public and private sector enterprises take a day off.

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A working holiday which was first observed in 2018. This holiday aims to promote technical and vocational education and training in the Philippines.

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been specified by the Administrative Code with a new list of eleven national holidays and three nationwide special days. The act also provided that

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On top of these pay rules, an employee shall be given an additional 30% if the holiday falls on their rest day, and an additional 30% if they work

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A working holiday which was first observed in 2019. Celebrates the establishment of the First Philippine Republic on January 23, 1899, at the

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and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, this holiday reflects on the achievements, contributions and heroism of the late politician and city mayor.

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A working holiday which was first observed in 2019. Celebrates the recognition and contribution of student activism to Philippine democracy.

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A working holiday which was first observed in 2018. Celebrates the heroism of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) troopers who were killed in

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This day commemorating the foundation of Imus (as municipality) on October 3, 1795. This special non-working holiday applies to Imus only.

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Under the virtue of Proclamation No. 2226 of late President Ferdinand Marcos. This special non-working holiday applies to the province of

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Secular observances usually mark a government's founding day or the birth or death of a prominent native. These are often celebrated with

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This day commemorates the cityhood of San Pedro, Laguna in 2013. This special non-working holiday applies to city of San Pedro only.

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This day commemorates the cityhood of Bacoor in the province of Cavite on June 23, 2012. This special non-working holiday applies to

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A working holiday that celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, celebrated in conjunction with

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This special working holiday applies to Davao City only. (Proc. No. 829 declared that August 15 is a special non-working holiday)

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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7851 – Special Non-working Holiday in Calamba, Laguna, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the late speaker

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A working holiday which was first observed in 2019. Celebrates the victory of Lapu-Lapu and his men over the Spaniards, led by

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Working holiday marking the 1953 first television broadcasts in San Juan City, that placed the country on the television map.

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A graphic from the Office of the President of the Philippines showing the difference in pay between the two types of holidays.

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A working holiday which was first observed in 2019. Celebrates the surrender of Japanese Army General Tomoyuki Yamashita in

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in 1914. This day was declared as a special non-working day in the year 2014 to commemorate the church's 100th Anniversary.

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only, in remembrance of the 1986 murder of the popular Governor of Antique whose death was one of the causes of the 1986

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Working holiday among the Filipino Chinese which marks the conclusion of the Chinese New Year festivities 15 days after.

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Commemorating the signing of the Davao Charter, creating the city of Davao. This special non-working holiday applies to

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stations finally transition to playing Christmas music and shopping malls begin playing holiday themed music as well.

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A working holiday that celebrates the enactment of Executive Order No. 94 in 1947 that caused the formation of the

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period and the days following or before marks the time when the first Christmas sales are held in shopping malls.

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by virtue of Republic Act No. 4660 on July 1, 1966. This special non-working holiday applies only to Tagbilaran.

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special non-working day, they shall be entitled to an additional compensation of 30% of the regular daily wage.

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As per Proclamation No. 81 signed December 1, 2010, Taguig Holiday is celebrated henceforth every December 8.

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A holiday which was observed in 2019. Celebrates the birth anniversary of a Filipino revolutionary during the

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signs Republic Act No. 11144, that declaring June 19, as a special non working holiday in Laguna every year.

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only by virtue of Republic Act No. 3271 – An Act Creating the city of Lucena, approved on June 17, 1961.

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Commemorates the birthday of Ilocos Norte's late governor and labor leader, Governor Roque B. Ablan, Sr.

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which was officiated on Easter Sunday of March 31, 1521 by Father Pedro de Valderrama under the fleet of

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Day commemorating the creation of the three Davao provinces from then a "single" Davao province, now

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in the province of Cavite on June 30, 2012. This special non-working holiday applies to Imus only.

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Originally, there were only regular and special holidays. On February 26, 2021, former President

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Working and cultural holiday by Filipino Muslims marked on the 14th day of the Islamic month of

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only, in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Godofredo P. Ramos, the “Father of Aklan.”

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A working holiday which was first observed in 2002. Celebrates the ratification of the current

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announced that February 25 will no longer be a holiday in 2024 under Proclamation No. 368. The

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This holiday, which marks the conclusion of the civil year, is between two regular holidays,

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This special non-working holiday applies to San Juan only, often in celebration of the 1896

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to be sent to the poor as a donation. The hajj is when Muslims go on required pilgrimage to

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National Police Service Day and anniversary of the formation of the Philippine Constabulary

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only. Commemorates the landing of American and Filipinos forces on Palo Beach during the

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marking the 1945 liberation of these provinces by joint Filipino and American forces.

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only, honoring the 1945 liberation of Mandaluyong and its 1995 elevation to cityhood.

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and in commemoration of Husayn ibn Ali (a grandson of Muhammad) and the fallen of the

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Working holiday by Filipino Muslims marking both the Islamic calendar date for the

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and other provinces and cities who joined in the year's Sinulog Festival in Cebu.

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stated that the event has "minimum socioeconomic impact" as it falls on a Sunday.

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This special non-working holiday applies to Calamba only. This also commemorates

1603:. Monday, June 20, 2011, was declared a special non-working holiday by President 609:, and by extension, the courage of Filipino and American soldiers throughout the 9255: 7881: 7742: 7730: 7708: 7676: 6106:"What's the difference between a Regular Holiday and a Special Non-Working Day?" 5891: 5577: 5080: 4883: 4831: 3978: 3346:. This special non-working holiday applies to Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro only. 2939: 2610: 2398:

Working holiday by Filipino Muslims in commemoration of the journey at night by

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A working holiday which was first observed in 2019. Celebrates the birth of the

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on June 12, 1898. From 1947 to 1964, Independence Day was celebrated on July 4 (

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This Special Non-Working Day (Proclamation No. 310) applies to the province of

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signed a proclamation declaring the day in May of the full moon as Vesak Day.

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Araw ng mga Nagkakaisang Bansa at anibersaryo ng Kapatirang Scout ng Pilipinas

1070: 531:, and various religious services are among the customs practiced on this day. 107: 5840:

only, celebrating its 1571 founding as one of the nation's oldest provinces.

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as a separate service branch of the Armed Forces, on the basis of the former

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Radio Pilipinas 1, the oldest radio station in the Philippines in operation.

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only in honor of the anniversary of the birth of the Commonwealth President

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as a yearly special national working holiday to honor the foundation of the

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in 2012. This special non-working holiday applies to city of Cabuyao only.

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Special non-working holiday in honor of Saint Joseph which only applies to

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The province's foundation day. This special non-working holiday applies to

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in 1998. This special non-working holiday applies to city of Calapan only.

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This regular holiday applies to all provinces and cities on the islands of

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wearing uniforms to mark the termination of a month of celebrations of the

1037:, honored as mother and Principal Patroness of the Philippines since 1942. 835:

Adjusted from August 21 by virtue of Proclamation No. 665, series of 2024.

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A working holiday celebrated since 1992 marking the 1991 formation of the

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This is a Special Non-Working Day (Republic Act No. 6953) applicable in

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Philippines and the United States and the peoples of these two nations.

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Applies only to Naga, Camarines Sur and honors the miraculous image of

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Commemorating the signing of the Calamba Charter, creating the city of

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only. March 25 commemorates the "Cry of Candon" in the city of Candon,

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This special non-working holiday applies to Province of Bulacan only.

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Anibersaryo ng pagsisimula ng Batas Militar sa Republika ng Pilipinas

1943: 952:

Traditions held on this day are similar to those of All Saints' Day.

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Proclamation No. 28 Declaring June 12 as Philippine Independence Day

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The Islamic celebration of the official end of the fasting month of

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in 1944, signalling the beginning liberation of the country in the

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province only, celebrating the foundation of the province in 1998.

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Independence Day was formerly celebrated on July 4—the date of the

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Kapistahan ng Kalinís-linisang Paglilihî ng Mahál na Birheng María

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Working holiday by Filipino Muslims to mark the beginning of the

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National Bible Week organized by the country's Christian faiths.

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Working and school holiday marking the 1945 establishment of the

2034:, one of the oldest coast guard organizations in Southeast Asia. 79:

are of two types: regular holidays and special non-working days.

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This special non-working holiday applies to the capital city of

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Part of the Easter Triduum and Holy Week. Commemorates Christ's

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and his contributions to the Propaganda Movement of the 1880s.

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only, the very province on which he was born in its capital of

3706:(as municipality). This special non-working holiday applies to 1896:

Unang araw at pagsisimula ng panahon ng Kapaskuhan sa Pilipinas

1197:. This holiday is a special non-working day every December 31. 5656:, this special non-working holiday applies to the province of 5276:

only and honors the birthday of the nation's tenth president.

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Working holiday marking the official formation in 1935 of the

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This special non-working holiday applies to the provinces of

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A working holiday that celebrates the 1898 foundation of the

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A working holiday that celebrates the 1897 foundation of the

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Philippine Army Day and anniversary of the Tejeros Convention

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only, the province became an independent and separated from

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This special non-working holiday applies to the province of

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This special non-working holiday applies to the province of

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This special non-working holiday applies to the province of

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This special non-working holiday applies to the province of

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This special non-working holiday applies to the province of

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only celebrating the importance of forests in the province.

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This special non-working holiday applies to the province of

3613:. This special non-working holiday applies to Calamba only. 7326:"Official Website of the Local Government of Batangas City" 5855:

Araw ng Pagkakatatag ng General Trias at Pistang Valenciana

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This special nonworking holiday applies to the province of

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of 1898–99, considered the "last ones of the Philippines" (

1638:

Honors both the 30 Spanish soldiers who surrendered in the

4407:. This regular public holiday applies to the provinces of 6594:"Duterte declares July 31, 2020 a holiday for Eid'l Adha" 6169:, Philippine History Group of Los Angeles, archived from 4822:

This special working holiday applies to the provinces of

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This special working holiday applies only in province of

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Marks the eve of Christmas. Filipinos generally hold the

7133:"PRRD declares March 22, 2019 as 'Emilio Aguinaldo Day'" 5161:

to honor the nation's fourth president on his birthday.

4334:

This special non-working holiday applies to the city of

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Fiesta ng Poong Itim na Nazareno, Traslasyon ng Nazareno

1980:. It is instituted by virtue of Republic Act No. 11370. 1607:

for Rizal's 150th birth anniversary as requested by the

6332:"Palace explains why Feb. 25 not in 2024 holidays list" 5736:

To commemorate the birth anniversary of late President

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or marks as the beginning of their academic semesters.

99:

decided to include holiday manipulation, also known as

7598:"Senate eyeing fewer holidays to improve productivity" 2030:

Working holiday marking the 1901 establishment of the

7080:"Veterans seek to educate youth on country's history" 4934:

and the first major defeat for revolutionary forces.

1968:

Pagdiriwang ng Kapanganakan ng Mahal na Birheng Maria

1842:

Pambansang Araw ng Edukasyong Teknolohikal-Bokasyonal

7194:"Iligan City celebrates 62nd Charter Day on June 16" 5849:

General Trias Foundation Day and Valenciana Festival

5017:

Paggunita sa Kamatayan ni Obispo Gregorio L. Aglipay

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A day commemorating the creation of the province of

4159:'s birthday and a review of the history of Calamba. 2914:

This special working holiday applies to the city of

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and observance of the foundation anniversary of the

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