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
Philippines: Chinese New Year 2018 is the year of the brown earth dog
Cebu: A Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Cebu to mark the foundation of Cebu City.
Philippines: The EDSA Revolution was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines that began in 1983 and culminated in 1986
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: Huwebes Santo. Commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
Philippines: Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the fall of the Bataan peninsula during the second world war.
Friday April 10th
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
Friday May 1st
Labor Day
Philippines: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Monday May 25th
Eid'l Fitr
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
Manila (NCR): Manila Day is a public holiday that honours the 1571 founding of the city by Miguel López de Legaspi.
Friday July 31st
Eidul Adha
Philippines: The Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast of the Muslim calendar.
Cebu: Cebu. Commemorates the province's founding in 1569, when King Philip II appointed a governor.
Quezon: Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora
Friday August 21st
Ninoy Aquino Day
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
Wednesday September 9th
Osmeña Day
Cebu: A Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Cebu in honor of late President Sergio Osmena, Sr.
Friday September 18th
Public Holiday
Sulu: A regional public holiday to mark the founding anniversary of local governance and public administration in Sulu.
Philippines: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
Monday November 2nd
All Souls' Day
Philippines: Dedicated to the remembrance of the departed. All Souls' Day follows All Saints' Day.
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: 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.
Friday December 25th
Christmas Day
Philippines: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 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
