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: 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.
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
Davao: This special non-working day marks the creation of the City of Davao on 16 March 1936.
Philippines: Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the fall of the Bataan peninsula during the second world war.
Philippines: Huwebes Santo. Commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
Friday April 15th
Good Friday
Philippines: 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
Philippines: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Manila (NCR): A government holiday in Manila has been declared at the request of the Commission on Elections.
Philippines: Celebrates the Philippine Declaration of Independence on 12 June 1898
Friday June 24th
Manila Day
Manila (NCR): Manila Day is a public holiday that honours the 1571 founding of the city by Miguel López de Legaspi.
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
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
Friday September 9th
Osmeña Day
Cebu: A Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Cebu in honor of late President Sergio Osmena, Sr.
Philippines: A Special Non-Working Day on the day before All Saint's Day intended to boost tourism.
Philippines: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
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 celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Monday December 26th
Christmas Day
Philippines: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Friday December 30th
Rizal Day
Philippines: Commemorates the execution of José Rizal by the Spanish on December 30th 1896
