Republic Act No. 9492 Provides for Movable Holidays
The new law rationalizing the celebration of national holidays, which provides for movable holidays, took effect on 10 August 2007. Under Republic Act No. 9492, most holidays, except for those with religious significance, are moved to the nearest Monday.
The law also states that “in the event the holiday falls on a Wednesday, the holiday will be observed on the Monday of the week. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on the Monday that follows”.
The law further provides that for movable holidays, the President shall issue a proclamation, at least six months prior to the holiday concerned, the specific date that shall be declared as a non-working day. For the Eidul Adha, it shall be celebrated as a regional holiday in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
The following regular holidays and nationwide special holidays shall be observed in the Philippines:
| a) Regular Holidays |
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New Year’s Day |
January 1 |
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Maundy Thursday |
Movable date |
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Good Friday |
Movable date |
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Eidul Fitr |
Movable date |
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Araw ng Kagitingan |
Monday nearest April 9 |
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(Bataaan and |
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Labor Day |
Monday nearest May 1 |
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Independence Day |
Monday nearest June 12 |
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National Heroes Day |
Last Monday of August |
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Bonifacio Day |
Monday nearest November 30 |
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Christmas Day |
December 25 |
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Rizal Day |
Monday nearest December 30 |
| b) Nationwide Special Holidays: |
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Ninoy Aquino Day |
Monday nearest August 21 |
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All Saints Day |
November 1 |
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Last Day of the Year |
December 31 |