Philippines: Araw ng Bagong Taon. New Years Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Friday January 2nd
New Year's Day
Philippines: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Philippines: The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, swathed in traditions and rituals
Monday March 16th
Davao City Day
Davao: This special non-working day marks the creation of the City of Davao on 16 March 1936.
Philippines: Regular holiday. Commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
Friday April 3rd
Good Friday
Philippines: Biyernes Santo. Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Philippines: Day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week. Commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb
Philippines: Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the fall of the Bataan peninsula during the second world war.
Friday May 1st
Labor Day
Philippines: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Rizal: Rizal only. Marks the 114th foundation day of the province
Philippines: Celebrates the Philippine Declaration of Independence on 12 June 1898
Manila (NCR): Manila Day is a public holiday that honours the 1571 founding of the city by Miguel López de Legaspi.
Friday July 17th
Eid'l Fitr
Philippines: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Friday August 21st
Ninoy Aquino Day
Philippines: The holiday commemorates the assassination of former Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr. on 21 August 1983
Philippines: Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes
Batangas: Batangas only. Special Non Working Day For annual Taal Lake festival
Friday September 25th
Eidul Adha
Philippines: 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
Philippines: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
Manila (NCR): Manila only. Two Special Non-Working Days due to APEC meeting
Manila (NCR): Manila only. Two Special Non-Working Days due to APEC meeting
Monday November 30th
Bonifacio Day
Philippines: Known in the Philippines as 'Araw ng Kapanganakan ni Bonifacio', this day commemorates the birth of Andrés Bonifacio on November 30th 1863
Philippines: Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve
Friday December 25th
Christmas Day
Philippines: Araw ng Pasko. The day celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which (traditionally, but unlikely in reality) took place on 25 December 1 BC
Wednesday December 30th
Rizal Day
Philippines: Commemorates the execution of José Rizal by the Spanish on December 30th 1896
Philippines: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
