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
Bulacan: Bulcan. To mark the anniversary Of the Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic
Philippines: The Chinese New Year is very similar to the Western one, swathed in traditions and rituals
Philippines: The EDSA Revolution was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines that began in 1983 and culminated in 1986
Davao: This special non-working day marks the creation of the City of Davao on 16 March 1936.
Philippines: Araw ng Kagitingan. It commemorates the fall of the Bataan peninsula during World War II.
Philippines: Huwebes Santo. Commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
Friday April 19th
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: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Monday May 13th
Public Holiday
Philippines: Special non-working day to allow people to vote in the elections
Philippines: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Philippines: Celebrates the Philippine Declaration of Independence on 12 June 1898
Monday June 24th
Manila Day
Manila (NCR): Honours the 1571 founding of the city by Miguel López de Legaspi
Monday August 12th
Eidul Adha
Philippines: The Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast of the Muslim calendar.
Philippines: The holiday commemorates the assassination of former Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr. on August 21st 1983
Philippines: Celebrated on the last Monday in August, this holiday was established to honour the efforts of all national heroes
Bukidnon: A special non-working day to commemorate the foundation of the Province of Bukidnon in September 1914
Friday November 1st
All Saints' Day
Philippines: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
Philippines: Dedicated to the remembrance of the departed. All Souls' Day follows All Saints' Day.
Philippines: Known in the Philippines as 'Araw ng Kapanganakan ni Bonifacio', this day commemorates the birth of Andrés Bonifacio on 30 November 1863
Philippines: It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life
Philippines: Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.
Philippines: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Monday 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
Summary: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day.
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