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On February 26, 2021, former President Rodrigo Duterte announced the certain special holidays as special working holidays in 2021 under Proclamation No. 1107. This new measure is intended to boost productivity and economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic .
Bonifacio Day is a national holiday in the Philippines, commemorating Andrés Bonifacio, one of the country's national heroes. He was the founder and eventual Supremo of the Katipunan, a secret society that triggered the Philippine Revolution of 1896 against the Spanish Empire. It is celebrated every November 30, the birth anniversary of Bonifacio.
Independence Day (Philippines) Independence Day[ 1] ( Filipino: Araw ng Kasarinlán; also known as Araw ng Kalayaan, "Day of Freedom") is a national holiday in the Philippines observed annually on June 12, [ 2] commemorating the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898. [ 2] Since 1978, it has been the country's National Day .
All Souls' Day, also called The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, [ 2] is a day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed, [ 3] observed by Christians on 2 November. [ 4][ 5] Through prayer, intercessions, alms and visits to cemeteries, people commemorate the poor souls in purgatory and gain them indulgences .
9 August. National Day. Celebrates the commemorate the nationhood and independence of Singapore. October/November. Deepavali. The Hindu holiday celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana and vanquishing of the demon Naraka by Lord Krishna. 25 December. Christmas Day.
Parols and Christmas lights on display at night. The parol is regarded as one of the most iconic and important symbols of the Filipino Christmas season. [1] [2]In the Philippines, Christmas (Filipino: Pasko; [pɐsˈkɔʔ]) [a] is a major annual celebration, as in most countries of the Christian world.
Declaring Every June 17 as Special Nonworking Holiday in Agusan Del Sur Province in Commemoration of its Foundation 2018-10-30: 11126: Declaring Every November 22 as Special Nonworking Holiday in Sultan Kudarat Province in Commemoration of its Foundation 2018-10-30: 11127: The National Payment Systems Act 2018-11-08: 11128
Armed Forces Day. 27 March. 1 day. Formerly Resistance Day (against the English language occupation in 19s←). Myanmar New Year. Varies. 4 or 5 days. Thingyan Eve, Commencing Day to Prime Day, End of Thingyan, Myanmar New Year Day. Note: Date is based on the traditional Burmese calendar.