Philippines: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Philippines: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Philippines: The EDSA Revolution was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines that began in 1983 and culminated in 1986
Cebu: A Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Cebu to mark the foundation of Cebu City.
Davao: This special non-working day marks the creation of the City of Davao on 16 March 1936.
Philippines: Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
Friday April 7th
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: Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the fall of the Bataan peninsula during the second world war.
Friday April 21st
Eid'l Fitr
Philippines: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Monday May 1st
Labor Day
Philippines: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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.
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
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
Monday 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
Saturday September 9th
Osmeña Day
Cebu: A Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Cebu in honor of late President Sergio Osmena, Sr.
Philippines: A public holiday was declared on October 30th for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.
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.
Monday November 27th
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
Monday December 25th
Christmas Day
Philippines: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Philippines: Special non-working day to extend Christmas holidays
Saturday 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
