National Holidays in Philippines in 2021
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Chinese New Year
- The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
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: Cebu City Charter Day
- A Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Cebu to mark the foundation of Cebu City.
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: People Power Revolution
- The EDSA Revolution was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines that began in 1983 and culminated in 1986
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: Davao City Day
- This special non-working day marks the creation of the City of Davao on 16 March 1936.
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: Maundy Thursday
- Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Black Saturday
- Day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week. Commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb
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: The Day of Valor
- Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the fall of the Bataan peninsula during the second world war.
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: Labor Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Eid'l Fitr
- The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
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: Independence Day
- Celebrates the Philippine Declaration of Independence on 12 June 1898
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: Manila Day
- Manila Day is a public holiday that honours the 1571 founding of the city by Miguel López de Legaspi.
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: Eidul Adha
- The Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast of the Muslim calendar. It falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar
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: Provincial Charter Day
- Cebu. Commemorates the province's founding in 1569, when King Philip II appointed a governor.
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: Birthday of Manuel L Quezon
- Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora
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: Ninoy Aquino Day
- The holiday commemorates the assassination of former Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr. on August 21st 1983
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: National Heroes' Day
- Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes
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: Osmeña Day
- A Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Cebu in honor of late President Sergio Osmena, Sr.
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: All Saints' Day
- Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
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: Bonifacio Day
- Known in the Philippines as 'Araw ng Kapanganakan ni Bonifacio', this day commemorates the birth of Andrés Bonifacio on November 30th 1863
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: Immaculate Conception Day
- It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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: Rizal Day
- Commemorates the execution of José Rizal by the Spanish on December 30th 1896
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