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Date English name Filipino name Date movability

Araw ng Bagong Taon Fixed date

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This is a list of Events in the Philippines.

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1 Nationwide observance1.1 2013 Regular holidays1.2 2013 Special holidays1.3 Other holidays2 Local holidays3 "Holiday Economics"4 References5 External links

[edit] Nationwide observance

There are two types of holidays, the regular holiday and the special holiday.

[edit] 2013 Regular holidays

January 1 New Year's Day

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Huwebes Santo Movable date

Biyernes Santo Movable dateDay of Valour

Araw ng mga Manggagawà

Araw ng Kalayaan

Araw ng mga Bayani

March 28 Maundy Thursday

March 29 Good Friday

April 9 Araw ng Kagitingan Monday nearest April 9[2]Bataan DayCorregidor Day

May 1 Labour Day Monday nearest May 1[2]

June 12 Independence Day Monday nearest June 12[2]

August 26 National Heroes' Day Last Monday of August[2]

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Kaarawan ni Bonifacio

Araw ng Pasko Fixed date

Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Dr. José Rizal

Date English name Filipino name Date movability

Anibersaryo ng Rebolusyon sa EDSA Fixed date

Sabado Santo Movable date

November 30 Bonifacio Day Monday nearest November 30[2]

December 25 Christmas Day

December 30 Rizal Day Monday nearest December 30[2]

[edit] 2013 Special holidays

February 25 People Power Revolution Anniversary

Marso 30 Black Saturday

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Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Ninoy Aquino Monday nearest August 21

All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day Fixed date

Bisperás ng Bagong Taón Fixed date

Date English name Filipino name Date movability

August 21 Ninoy Aquino Day

November 1 Araw ng mga Santo at Araw ng mga Patáy

December 31 New Year's Eve

[edit] Other holidays

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Araw ng Saligangbatas Movable date

Bagong Taong Tsino Movable date

National Women's Day Araw ng Kababaihang Pambansa Movable date

Araw ng Bisyak Movable date

Araw ng Kapanganakan ni Jose Rizal Movable date

Araw ng Iglesia ni Cristo Movable date

February 2 Constitution Day

February 10 Chinese New Year

March 8

May 25 Vesak Day

July 23 Jose Rizal's birthday

July 27 Iglesia ni Cristo Day

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Movable date

Pagwawakas ng Ramadan Movable date

Pista ng Pagsasakripisyo Movable date

National Day of Celebration Araw ng Pagdiriwang Movable date

National Day of Prayer and Fasting 3rd Saturday of November

Philippine cities, municipalities, or barangays, often observe one or more holidays. Being a predominantly Catholic country, these are usually the feasts of the locale's one or more patron saints.

Secular observances usually mark a government's founding day or the birth or death of a prominent native. These are often celebrated with parades, processions, entertainment, and feasting, as well as whatever local customs are traditional.

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.

August 3 Philippine Independent Church Proclamation Anniversary

August 8 Eid'l Fitr

October 15 Eidul Adha

October 21

November 23

[edit] Local holidays

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Date English Name Filipino Name Details

Valencia City Charter Day N/A

Third Sunday o

Blas Ople Birth Anniversary Ka-Blas Ople Day

Biñan Liberation Day N/A

Mandaluyong Liberation and Cityhood Day N/A

N/A

Parañaque Day Araw ng Parañaque

Valenzuela City Day Araw ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela

Cebú City Charter Day N/A

Muntinlupa City Charter Day N/A

January 12 This regular holiday applies to Valencia City only.

Sinulog

This regular holiday applies to Cebu and Tacloban only, honors the Santo Nino

February 3

This is only celebrated in the province of Bulacan. Celebrates the birth of Blas Ople

February 5This special working holiday applies to Biñan, Laguna only.[10]

February 9 This regular holiday applies to Mandaluyong City only, honoring the 1945 liberation of Mandaluyong and its 1995 elevation to cityhood.

February 11 Evelio Javier Day[11]

This regular holiday applies to the provinces of Antique, Capiz, Aklan, and Iloilo only.

February 13 This regular holiday applies to Paranaque City only.

February 14This special working holiday applies to Valenzuela City only[12]

February 24 This regular holiday applies to Cebu City only.

February 21–27Musikahan Festival This regular holiday applies to Tagum City only.

March 1

This special non-working holiday applies to Muntinlupa City only.[13]

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Tagum City Day Araw ng Tagum

Compostella Valley Day N/A

Davao City Day Araw ng Dabaw

N/A

Malaybalay City Charter Day N/A

San Juan Day Araw ng San Juan

Araw ng Calamba

Aggaw na Ilagan

March 7

Commemorating the elevation of then Tagum municipality into the first component city of Davao del Norte. This regular holiday applies to Tagum City only.

March 8

This special working holiday applies to Compostela Valley only.[14]

March 16

Commemorating the signing of the Davao Charter, creating the City of Davao. This special non-working holiday applies to Davao City only.[15]

March 18 Liberation of Panay This regular holiday applies to Iloilo only.

March 22This special working holiday applies to Malaybalay only.[16]

March 27 This special non-working holiday applies to San Juan City only.

April 21 Calamba City Day Commemorating the signing of the Calamba Charter, creating the City of Calamba. This special non-working holiday applies to Calamba City only.

May 4 Ilagan Day Celebrating the foundation of Ilagan City. This special non-working holiday applies to Ilagan City only.

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Fiesta ni Senior San Jose

Biray Festival Araw ng Imahen ng Birheng Maria

Rizal Province Day Araw ng Rizal

N/A

Naga City Charter Anniversary N/A

Bacolod City Charter Day N/A

Benguet Foundation Day N/A

Surigao del Sur Day Araw ng Surigao del Sur

Surigao del Norte Day Araw ng Surigao del Norte

Feast of Forest Pista ng Kagubatan

May 27 San Jose Parish Fiesta Matalom, Leyte

Special Non Working holiday which only applies to Matalom, Leyte for the celebration of its fiesta celebration in honor of Saint Joseph.

June 1

Honor to the blessed Virgin Mary as part of the Flores de Mayo in Belison, Antique. This special non-working holiday applies to Belison, Antique only.

June 11 This special non-working holiday applies to Rizal province only.

June 15 Cagayán de Oro Charter Day

This special non-working holiday applies to Cagayán de Oro City only.[17]

June 18 This regular holiday applies to Naga City only.

June 18 This regular holiday only applies to Bacolod City.

June 18

This special non-working holiday applies to the province of Benguet only.[18]

June 19This special non-working holiday applies to Surigao del Sur only.[19]

June 19 This special non-working holiday applies to Surigao del Norte only.

June 19This special working holiday applies to Palawan only.[20]

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Calambanga Festival Araw ng Calamba

Agusan del Sur Naliyagan Festival

Manila Day Araw ng Maynila

Araw ng Tacloban

Tagbilaran City Charter Day N/A

June 19 Laguna Day Araw ng Laguna

This special non-working holiday applies to the province of Laguna only. This also commemorates Dr. Jose Rizal's birthday.

June 19

This special non-working holiday applies to Calamba City only. This also commemorates Dr. Jose Rizal's birthday and a review of the history of Calamba.

June 21 Special non-working holiday, Agusan Del Sur

June 24 This special non-working holiday applies to the city of Manila only honoring its 1571 founding by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi.

June 30Tacloban Day and Tacloban City Charter Day

This special non-working holiday applies to the city of Tacloban only.[21]

July 1

A day commemorating the creation of the City of Tagbilaran by virtue of Republic Act No. 4660 on July 1, 1966. This special non-working holiday applies only to Tagbilaran City.

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N/A Araw (ng Rehiyon) ng Davao

Maramag Day Araw ng Maramag

2-Jul Pasig Foundation day Araw ng Pasig

Bohol Day N/A

Apolinario Mabini Day Kaarawan ni Apolinario Mabini

July 1

Day commemorating the creation of the three Davao provinces from then a "single" Davao province, now Davao Region. This regular public holiday applies to the provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental only.

July 1 Day commemorating the recognition of Maramag, Bukidnon 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.

This special non-working holiday applies to Pasig City only. Remembers the founding of the city in 1573.

July 22

A day commemorating the creation of the Province of Bohol by virtue of of Act 2711 on 10 March 1917. This special non-working holiday applies only to the whole Province of Bohol.

July 23

This special working holiday applies to Tanauan, Batangas only.[22]

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Butuan City Charter Day Adlaw Hong Butuan

Kabankalan City Charter Day Adlaw Kabankalan

Cebu Provincial Charter Day N/A

Ablan Day Kaarawan ni Ablan

Kadayawan Festival Davao Harvest Festival

Manuel Luis Quezón Day Kaarawan ni Manuel Luis Quezón

Surigao City Charter Day N/A

Baguio Day Araw ng Lungsod ng Baguio

Nueva Ecija Day Araw ng Nueva Ecija

August 2 This holiday applies to Butuan City only.

August 2 This holiday applies to Kabankalan City only.

August 6 This regular holiday applies to the province of Cebu only.

August 9

A commemoration of the birthday of former Ilocos Norte Governor Roque Ablan. Not always a non-working holiday. this depends on an official declaration by the LCE. This special holiday applies to Laoag City only per RA 6941.[23]

August 17 This special working holiday applies to the city of Davao only.

August 19

This special working holiday applies to the provinces of Quezon and Aurora, and to the city of Quezón only.[24]

August 31 This special non-working holiday applies to Surigao City only.

September 1 Special non-working holiday only in Baguio City marking its foundation in 1909.

September 2 This special non-working holiday applies to the province of Nueva Ecija only.

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N/A

Second Friday Peñafrancia Festival Pista ng Peñafrancia

San José del Monte City Day Araw ng Lungsod ng San José del Monte

Feast of San Nicolás de Tolentino N/A

Battle of Pulang Lupa Labanan sa Pulang Lupa

Siquijor Day Araw ng Siquijor

Tacurong City Charter Day N/A

Oroquieta City Day Araw ng Lungsod ng Oroquieta

N/A

September 9 Osmeña Day This regular holiday applies to Cebu only.

Applies only to Naga City and honors the miraculous image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the patroness of the Bicol Region.

September 9 This regular holiday applies to San José del Monte City only.

September 10 This regular holiday applies to Surigao City only.

September 13 This special non-working holiday applies to the province of Marinduque only. Remembers the patriotic victory in the 1903 Battle of Pulang Lupa

September 17This special non-working holiday applies to Siquijor only.[25]

September 18This special working holiday applies to Tacurong City only.[26]

October 16This special non-working holiday applies to Oroquieta City only.[27]

October 20 Leyte Landing Day This regular holiday applies to Tacloban only. Commemorates the very landing in Palo Beach in Leyte in 1944.

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President Carlos P. Garcia Day N/A

Negros Day N/A

Quirino Day Araw ni Quirino

Pasay City Day Araw ng Pasay

November 4

A day commemorating the birth of Bohol's beloved son, President Carlos Polestico Garcia, the 8th President of the Republic of the Philippines. This special non-working holiday applies only to the whole Province of Bohol.

November 5

Also called Al Cinco de Noviembre, this special non-working holiday applies to the province of Negros Occidental only.[28] Honors the 1898 Negros Revolution and those who took part.

November 16 To commemorate the birth anniversary of late President Elpidio Quirino 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 Ilocos Sur only.

December 2 This special non-working holiday applies to Pasay City only.

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Taguig City Day Araw ng Siyudad ng Taguig

Pampanga Day Araw ng Pampanga

N/A

Feast Day of Santa Lucia N/A

N/A

December 8

As per Proclamation 81 signed December 1, 2010, Taguig City Day is celebrated henceforth every December 8. This special non-working holiday applies to Taguig City only.[29]

December 11 Under the virtue of Proclamation no.2226 of late President Ferdinand Marcos. This special non-working holiday applies to the province of Pampanga only.

December 13General Trias Foundation Day and Valenciana Festival

This special working holiday applies of General Trias, Cavite only.[30]

December 20

This day commemorates St. Lucy, the patron saint of the town of Santa Lucia in Ilocos Sur. This special non-working holiday applies to Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur only

December 18 López Jaena Day This regular holiday applies to Iloilo only. Honors Graciano López Jaena and his contributions to the Propaganda Movement of the 1880s.

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Celebrates the first day of the year in Gregorian calendar. It is widely celebrated in the Philippines.[1]

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Maundy Thursday is one of the four public holidays during Holy Week in the Philippines (Tagalog: Mahál na Araw; Spanish: Semana Santa; English: Holy Week). This holy day commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.[1]

Good Friday is one of the four public holidays that during Holy Week or Mahál na Araw. This holiday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.[1]

Corregidor, the Bataan Death March and the courage of the Filipino and American soldiers during World War II. In 2009, Araw ng Kagitingan fell on Maundy Thursday so it was moved to April 6.[1][3]

Celebrates workers. The first Labour Day celebrations were held in the Philippines on May 1, 1903 in a mammoth rally in front of Malacañan Palace staged by the Union Obrera Democratica (Democratic Laborer's Union), while pressing for workers’ economic rights.[1]

Celebrates the Philippine Declaration of Independence by Emilio Aguinaldo on June 12, 1898.[1]

Commemorates all the nation's heroes throughout history. It is a regular holiday marking the 1896 Cry of Pugad Lawin by the Katipunan, led by its Supremo Andrés Bonifacio, which began the Philippine Revolution.[1]

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Commemorates the birth of national hero Andrés Bonifacio on November 30, 1863. Bonifacio is remembered on his birthday, rather than the date of his death, 10 May 1897, for historical reasons. Unlike Rizal and other heroes who died at the hands of foreign persons, Bonifacio was executed by the Philippine government. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo ordered his execution, as he was considered an enemy of the state after the events at the Tejeros Convention. Often confused with National Heroes' Day.[1]

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. As the majority of Filipinos are Christians, Christmas in the Philippines is one of the longest in the world, stretching from as early as September until the last week of January.[citation needed] Along with Holy Week, it is one of the most important holidays of the year.[1]

Commemorates the execution of national hero José Rizal by Spanish colonial authorities on December 30, 1896.[1]

It has been a special non-working holiday in recent years but hasn't been made for regular yearly basis. However, it has been declared as a special holiday only for schools, either private or public schools since 2010.[1][4]

Like the EDSA Revolution Anniversary, these days are sometimes considered as special working holidays by the President. These holidays are in movable dates.[5]

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Details

Commemorates the assassination of former senator Benigno S. "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. in 1983. After three years of exile in the United States, Aquino was shot as he disembarked a China Airlines flight at the Manila International Airport which now bears his name. The holiday was created by Republic Act No. 9256 on 25 February 2004, on the 18th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution.[6] The celebration date was changed to the Monday nearest August 21 by Republic Act No. 9492, unless otherwise modified by law, and or proclamation.[2] In 2011, Presidential Proclamation No. 295, s.2011, declared that the celebration date in the year 2012 would be August 21 (a Tuesday).[1]

Also known as Todos los Santos and Undás, this holiday commemorates the saints and the dead. Families return to their respective provinces to clean and repair family tombs and to pay their respects. This day was formerly a regular holiday but was converted into a non-working holiday through an Executive Order issued by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.[1]

Originally a filler holiday between Rizal Day and New Year's Day. Filipinos spend this night by going to parks and shopping centers to await for the fireworks display, or as an alternative, in the streets and make noise and use firecrackers. Some also spend the night reflecting themselves on the past year and by praying.[1]

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a non-working holiday on February 2, 2002, in commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the approval of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

This holiday commemorates the Chinese's end of winter season.[1]

House Bill 3962, a bill declaring March 8 of each year as National Women's Day, a non-working holiday in the Philippines.

Marks three important events in the life Gautama Buddha: His birth in 583 B.C., His Enlightenment, and His entering into Parinirvana (the passing away of His physical body). President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on March 29, 2001, through the initiative of the Universal Wisdom Foundation, signed Proclamation No. 24 declaring the full moon day of May every year as Vesak Day in the Philippines.

Declared on June 19, 1961 by President Carlos P. García in commemoration of the 100th birth anniversary of José Rizal. It was again declared as an special non-working holiday in June 20, 2011 (Monday) by President Benigno Aquino III for Rizal's 150th birth anniversary requested by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.[7]

In keeping with Republic Act No. 9645, signed into law on June 12, 2009, July 27 was designated as a special national working holiday starting from 2009 and every year thereafter in recognition of the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo in the Philippines.[8] It is the biggest indigenous Christian church in Asia.

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Philippine cities, municipalities, or barangays, often observe one or more holidays. Being a predominantly Catholic country, these are usually the feasts of the locale's one or more patron saints.

Secular observances usually mark a government's founding day or the birth or death of a prominent native. These are often celebrated with parades, processions, entertainment, and feasting, as well as whatever local customs are traditional.

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.

Celebration for the Proclamation Anniversary of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (Filipino National Church) founded by secondary national heroes, Fr. Gregorio Aglipay and Isabelo de los Reyes together with the members of the country's first labor union during the Philippine–American War on August 3, 1902.

Celebrates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan; also the first day of the month Shawwal in Islamic calendar. It was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 9177 and signed on 13 November 2002. The law was enacted in deference to the Filipino Muslim community and to promote peace among the major religions in the Philippines.[1]

Celebrates the end of the Hajj and the feast when Muslims sacrifice a goat, sheep, cow or a camel to be sent to the poor as a donation. The Hajj is when Muslims who go on required pilgrimage to Mecca.[1]

Presidential Proclamation No. 481 declaring Sunday, October 21, 2012 as a national day of celebration due to the canonization of Pedro Calungsod. [9]

was declared by President Joseph Estrada as a non-working holiday during the 3rd Saturday of November in 1999 and 2000 as advised by Bro. Mike Velarde, his spriritual adviser.

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Date English name Filipino name Date movability DetailsREGULAR HOLIDAYS

New Year's Day Araw ng Bagong Taon Fixed date

Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo Movable date

Good Friday Biyernes Santo Movable date

Day of Valour Araw ng KagitinganBataan DayCorregidor Day

Labour Day Araw ng mga Manggagawà

Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan

National Heroes' Day Araw ng mga Bayani Last Monday of August[2]

January 1Celebrates the first day of the year in Gregorian calendar. It is widely celebrated in the Philippines.[1]

March 28

Maundy Thursday is one of the four public holidays during Holy Week in the Philippines (Tagalog: Mahál na Araw; Spanish: Semana Santa; English: Holy Week). This holy day commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.[1]

March 29

Good Friday is one of the four public holidays that during Holy Week or Mahál na Araw. This holiday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.[1]

April 9Monday nearest April 9[2]

Commemorates Fall of Bataan during Japanese invasion of the Philippines during World War II and by extension Fall of Corregidor, the Bataan Death March and the courage of the Filipino and American soldiers during World War II. In 2009, Araw ng Kagitingan fell on Maundy Thursday so it was moved to April 6.[1][3]

May 1Monday nearest May 1[2]

Celebrates workers. The first Labour Day celebrations were held in the Philippines on May 1, 1903 in a mammoth rally in front of Malacañan Palace staged by the Union Obrera Democratica (Democratic Laborer's Union), while pressing for workers’ economic rights.[1]

June 12Monday nearest June 12[2]

Celebrates the Philippine Declaration of Independence by Emilio Aguinaldo on June 12, 1898.[1]

August 26

Commemorates all the nation's heroes throughout history. It is a regular holiday marking the 1896 Cry of Pugad Lawin by the Katipunan, led by its Supremo Andrés Bonifacio, which began the Philippine Revolution.[1]

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Bonifacio Day Kaarawan ni Bonifacio

Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko Fixed date

Rizal Day

SPECIAL HOLIDAYS

Date English name Filipino name Date movability Details

Fixed date

Black Saturday Sabado Santo Movable date

November 30Monday nearest November 30[2]

Commemorates the birth of national hero Andrés Bonifacio on November 30, 1863. Bonifacio is remembered on his birthday, rather than the date of his death, 10 May 1897, for historical reasons. Unlike Rizal and other heroes who died at the hands of foreign persons, Bonifacio was executed by the Philippine government. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo ordered his execution, as he was considered an enemy of the state after the events at the Tejeros Convention. Often confused with National Heroes' Day.[1]

December 25

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. As the majority of Filipinos are Christians, Christmas in the Philippines is one of the longest in the world, stretching from as early as September until the last week of January.[citation needed] Along with Holy Week, it is one of the most important holidays of the year.[1]

December 30Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Dr. José Rizal

Monday nearest December 30[2]

Commemorates the execution of national hero José Rizal by Spanish colonial authorities on December 30, 1896.[1]

February 25People Power Revolution Anniversary

Anibersaryo ng Rebolusyon sa EDSA

It has been a special non-working holiday in recent years but hasn't been made for regular yearly basis. However, it has been declared as a special holiday only for schools, either private or public schools since 2010.[1][4]

Marso 30

Like the EDSA Revolution Anniversary, these days are sometimes considered as special working holidays by the President. These holidays are in movable dates.[5]

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Ninoy Aquino Day

All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day Fixed date

New Year's Eve Bisperás ng Bagong Taón Fixed date

OTHER HOLIDAYS

Date English name Filipino name Date movability Details

Constitution Day Araw ng Saligangbatas Movable date

August 21Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Ninoy Aquino

Monday nearest August 21

Commemorates the assassination of former senator Benigno S. "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. in 1983. After three years of exile in the United States, Aquino was shot as he disembarked a China Airlines flight at the Manila International Airport which now bears his name. The holiday was created by Republic Act No. 9256 on 25 February 2004, on the 18th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution.[6] The celebration date was changed to the Monday nearest August 21 by Republic Act No. 9492, unless otherwise modified by law, and or proclamation.[2] In 2011, Presidential Proclamation No. 295, s.2011, declared that the celebration date in the year 2012 would be August 21 (a Tuesday).[1]

November 1Araw ng mga Santo at Araw ng mga Patáy

Also known as Todos los Santos and Undás, this holiday commemorates the saints and the dead. Families return to their respective provinces to clean and repair family tombs and to pay their respects. This day was formerly a regular holiday but was converted into a non-working holiday through an Executive Order issued by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.[1]

December 31

Originally a filler holiday between Rizal Day and New Year's Day. Filipinos spend this night by going to parks and shopping centers to await for the fireworks display, or as an alternative, in the streets and make noise and use firecrackers. Some also spend the night reflecting themselves on the past year and by praying.[1]

February 2

a non-working holiday on February 2, 2002, in commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the approval of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

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Chinese New Year Bagong Taong Tsino Movable date

National Women's Day Movable date

Vesak Day Araw ng Bisyak Movable date

Jose Rizal's birthday Movable date

Iglesia ni Cristo Day Araw ng Iglesia ni Cristo Movable date

Movable date

February 10This holiday commemorates the Chinese's end of winter season.[1]

March 8Araw ng Kababaihang Pambansa

House Bill 3962, a bill declaring March 8 of each year as National Women's Day, a non-working holiday in the Philippines.

May 25

Marks three important events in the life Gautama Buddha: His birth in 583 B.C., His Enlightenment, and His entering into Parinirvana (the passing away of His physical body). President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on March 29, 2001, through the initiative of the Universal Wisdom Foundation, signed Proclamation No. 24 declaring the full moon day of May every year as Vesak Day in the Philippines.

July 23Araw ng Kapanganakan ni Jose Rizal

Declared on June 19, 1961 by President Carlos P. García in commemoration of the 100th birth anniversary of José Rizal. It was again declared as an special non-working holiday in June 20, 2011 (Monday) by President Benigno Aquino III for Rizal's 150th birth anniversary requested by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.[7]

July 27

In keeping with Republic Act No. 9645, signed into law on June 12, 2009, July 27 was designated as a special national working holiday starting from 2009 and every year thereafter in recognition of the founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo in the Philippines.[8] It is the biggest indigenous Christian church in Asia.

August 3Philippine Independent Church Proclamation Anniversary

Celebration for the Proclamation Anniversary of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (Filipino National Church) founded by secondary national heroes, Fr. Gregorio Aglipay and Isabelo de los Reyes together with the members of the country's first labor union during the Philippine–American War on August 3, 1902.

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Eid'l Fitr Pagwawakas ng Ramadan Movable date

Eidul Adha Pista ng Pagsasakripisyo Movable date

National Day of Celebration Araw ng Pagdiriwang Movable date

LOCAL HOLIDAYS

these are usually the feasts of the locale's one or more patron saints.Secular observances usually mark a government's founding day or the birth or death of a prominent native. These are often celebrated with parades, processions, entertainment, and feasting, as well as whatever local customs are traditional.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.Date English Name Filipino Name Details

Valencia City Charter Day N/A

August 8

Celebrates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan; also the first day of the month Shawwal in Islamic calendar. It was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 9177 and signed on 13 November 2002. The law was enacted in deference to the Filipino Muslim community and to promote peace among the major religions in the Philippines.[1]

October 15

Celebrates the end of the Hajj and the feast when Muslims sacrifice a goat, sheep, cow or a camel to be sent to the poor as a donation. The Hajj is when Muslims who go on required pilgrimage to Mecca.[1]

October 21

Presidential Proclamation No. 481 declaring Sunday, October 21, 2012 as a national day of celebration due to the canonization of Pedro Calungsod. [9]

November 23National Day of Prayer and Fasting

3rd Saturday of November

was declared by President Joseph Estrada as a non-working holiday during the 3rd Saturday of November in 1999 and 2000 as advised by Bro. Mike Velarde, his spriritual adviser.

Philippine cities, municipalities, or barangays, often observe one or more holidays. Being a predominantly Catholic country,

January 12

This regular holiday applies to Valencia City only.

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Third Sunday of JanuSinulog

Blas Ople Birth Anniversary Ka-Blas Ople Day

Biñan Liberation Day N/A

N/A

Evelio Javier Day[11] N/A

Parañaque Day Araw ng Parañaque

Valenzuela City Day

Cebú City Charter Day N/A

Musikahan Festival

This regular holiday applies to Cebu and Tacloban only, honors the Santo Nino

February 3

This is only celebrated in the province of Bulacan. Celebrates the birth of Blas Ople

February 5

This special working holiday applies to Biñan, Laguna only.[10]

February 9Mandaluyong Liberation and Cityhood Day

This regular holiday applies to Mandaluyong City only, honoring the 1945 liberation of Mandaluyong and its 1995 elevation to cityhood.

February 11

This regular holiday applies to the provinces of Antique, Capiz, Aklan, and Iloilo only.

February 13

This regular holiday applies to Paranaque City only.

February 14Araw ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela

This special working holiday applies to Valenzuela City only[12]

February 24This regular holiday applies to Cebu City only.

February 21–27

This regular holiday applies to Tagum City only.

Classified - Internal use

Muntinlupa City Charter Day N/A

Tagum City Day Araw ng Tagum

Compostella Valley Day N/A

Davao City Day Araw ng Dabaw

Liberation of Panay N/A

Malaybalay City Charter Day N/A

San Juan Day Araw ng San Juan

March 1

This special non-working holiday applies to Muntinlupa City only.[13]

March 7

Commemorating the elevation of then Tagum municipality into the first component city of Davao del Norte. This regular holiday applies to Tagum City only.

March 8

This special working holiday applies to Compostela Valley only.[14]

March 16

Commemorating the signing of the Davao Charter, creating the City of Davao. This special non-working holiday applies to Davao City only.[15]

March 18This regular holiday applies to Iloilo only.

March 22

This special working holiday applies to Malaybalay only.[16]

March 27

This special non-working holiday applies to San Juan City only.

Classified - Internal use

Calamba City Day Araw ng Calamba

Ilagan Day Aggaw na Ilagan

Fiesta ni Senior San Jose

Biray Festival

Rizal Province Day Araw ng Rizal

Cagayán de Oro Charter Day N/A

Naga City Charter Anniversary N/A

April 21

Commemorating the signing of the Calamba Charter, creating the City of Calamba. This special non-working holiday applies to Calamba City only.

May 4

Celebrating the foundation of Ilagan City. This special non-working holiday applies to Ilagan City only.

May 27San Jose Parish Fiesta Matalom, Leyte

Special Non Working holiday which only applies to Matalom, Leyte for the celebration of its fiesta celebration in honor of Saint Joseph.

June 1Araw ng Imahen ng Birheng Maria

Honor to the blessed Virgin Mary as part of the Flores de Mayo in Belison, Antique. This special non-working holiday applies to Belison, Antique only.

June 11

This special non-working holiday applies to Rizal province only.

June 15

This special non-working holiday applies to Cagayán de Oro City only.[17]

June 18This regular holiday applies to Naga City only.

Classified - Internal use

Bacolod City Charter Day N/A

Benguet Foundation Day N/A

Surigao del Sur Day Araw ng Surigao del Sur

Surigao del Norte Day Araw ng Surigao del Norte

Feast of Forest Pista ng Kagubatan

Laguna Day Araw ng Laguna

Calambanga Festival Araw ng Calamba

Agusan del Sur Naliyagan Festival

June 18This regular holiday only applies to Bacolod City.

June 18

This special non-working holiday applies to the province of Benguet only.[18]

June 19

This special non-working holiday applies to Surigao del Sur only.[19]

June 19

This special non-working holiday applies to Surigao del Norte only.

June 19

This special working holiday applies to Palawan only.[20]

June 19

This special non-working holiday applies to the province of Laguna only. This also commemorates Dr. Jose Rizal's birthday.

June 19

This special non-working holiday applies to Calamba City only. This also commemorates Dr. Jose Rizal's birthday and a review of the history of Calamba.

June 21Special non-working holiday, Agusan Del Sur

Classified - Internal use

Manila Day Araw ng Maynila

Araw ng Tacloban

Tagbilaran City Charter Day N/A

N/A

June 24

This special non-working holiday applies to the city of Manila only honoring its 1571 founding by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi.

June 30Tacloban Day and Tacloban City Charter Day

This special non-working holiday applies to the city of Tacloban only.[21]

July 1

A day commemorating the creation of the City of Tagbilaran by virtue of Republic Act No. 4660 on July 1, 1966. This special non-working holiday applies only to Tagbilaran City.

July 1Araw (ng Rehiyon) ng Davao

Day commemorating the creation of the three Davao provinces from then a "single" Davao province, now Davao Region. This regular public holiday applies to the provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental only.

Classified - Internal use

Maramag Day Araw ng Maramag

41092 Pasig Foundation day Araw ng Pasig

Bohol Day N/A

Apolinario Mabini Day

Butuan City Charter Day Adlaw Hong Butuan

Kabankalan City Charter Day Adlaw Kabankalan

July 1

Day commemorating the recognition of Maramag, Bukidnon 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.

This special non-working holiday applies to Pasig City only. Remembers the founding of the city in 1573.

July 22

A day commemorating the creation of the Province of Bohol by virtue of of Act 2711 on 10 March 1917. This special non-working holiday applies only to the whole Province of Bohol.

July 23Kaarawan ni Apolinario Mabini

This special working holiday applies to Tanauan, Batangas only.[22]

August 2This holiday applies to Butuan City only.

August 2This holiday applies to Kabankalan City only.

Classified - Internal use

Cebu Provincial Charter Day N/A

Ablan Day Kaarawan ni Ablan

Kadayawan Festival Davao Harvest Festival

Manuel Luis Quezón Day

Surigao City Charter Day N/A

Baguio Day

Nueva Ecija Day Araw ng Nueva Ecija

Osmeña Day N/A

August 6

This regular holiday applies to the province of Cebu only.

August 9

A commemoration of the birthday of former Ilocos Norte Governor Roque Ablan. Not always a non-working holiday. this depends on an official declaration by the LCE. This special holiday applies to Laoag City only per RA 6941.[23]

August 17

This special working holiday applies to the city of Davao only.

August 19Kaarawan ni Manuel Luis Quezón

This special working holiday applies to the provinces of Quezon and Aurora, and to the city of Quezón only.[24]

August 31

This special non-working holiday applies to Surigao City only.

September 1Araw ng Lungsod ng Baguio

Special non-working holiday only in Baguio City marking its foundation in 1909.

September 2

This special non-working holiday applies to the province of Nueva Ecija only.

September 9This regular holiday applies to Cebu only.

Classified - Internal use

Second Friday — ThiPeñafrancia Festival Pista ng Peñafrancia

San José del Monte City Day

Feast of San Nicolás de Tolentino N/A

Battle of Pulang Lupa Labanan sa Pulang Lupa

Siquijor Day Araw ng Siquijor

Tacurong City Charter Day N/A

Oroquieta City Day

Applies only to Naga City and honors the miraculous image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the patroness of the Bicol Region.

September 9Araw ng Lungsod ng San José del Monte

This regular holiday applies to San José del Monte City only.

September 10

This regular holiday applies to Surigao City only.

September 13

This special non-working holiday applies to the province of Marinduque only. Remembers the patriotic victory in the 1903 Battle of Pulang Lupa

September 17

This special non-working holiday applies to Siquijor only.[25]

September 18

This special working holiday applies to Tacurong City only.[26]

October 16Araw ng Lungsod ng Oroquieta

This special non-working holiday applies to Oroquieta City only.[27]

Classified - Internal use

Leyte Landing Day N/A

President Carlos P. Garcia Day N/A

Negros Day N/A

October 20

This regular holiday applies to Tacloban only. Commemorates the very landing in Palo Beach in Leyte in 1944.

November 4

A day commemorating the birth of Bohol's beloved son, President Carlos Polestico Garcia, the 8th President of the Republic of the Philippines. This special non-working holiday applies only to the whole Province of Bohol.

November 5

Also called Al Cinco de Noviembre, this special non-working holiday applies to the province of Negros Occidental only.[28] Honors the 1898 Negros Revolution and those who took part.

Classified - Internal use

Quirino Day Araw ni Quirino

Pasay City Day Araw ng Pasay

Taguig City Day Araw ng Siyudad ng Taguig

Pampanga Day Araw ng Pampanga

November 16

To commemorate the birth anniversary of late President Elpidio Quirino 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 Ilocos Sur only.

December 2

This special non-working holiday applies to Pasay City only.

December 8

As per Proclamation 81 signed December 1, 2010, Taguig City Day is celebrated henceforth every December 8. This special non-working holiday applies to Taguig City only.[29]

December 11

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

Classified - Internal use

N/A

Feast Day of Santa Lucia N/A

López Jaena Day N/A

December 13General Trias Foundation Day and Valenciana Festival

This special working holiday applies of General Trias, Cavite only.[30]

December 20

This day commemorates St. Lucy, the patron saint of the town of Santa Lucia in Ilocos Sur. This special non-working holiday applies to Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur only

December 18

This regular holiday applies to Iloilo only. Honors Graciano López Jaena and his contributions to the Propaganda Movement of the 1880s.