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Learn about the types, history, and observance of public holidays in the Philippines, a country with diverse cultural and religious influences. Find out the dates and names of regular and special non-working holidays, and how they are celebrated or modified.
Rizal Day commemorates the life and works of José Rizal, a national hero of the Philippines, who was executed by the Spanish colonial government on December 30, 1896. The holiday is observed annually with flag-raising, wreath-laying, and speeches at Rizal Park and other locations across the country.
Lopez Jaena Day is a public holiday to celebrate the birth of Philippine national hero Graciano López Jaena. It was declared a holiday by the Philippine National Government only for Iloilo Province and Iloilo City. Lopez Jaena's newspaper
Learn about the history, traditions and activities of Christmas in the Philippines, which is celebrated as a public holiday on December 25 and spans the "ber months" from September to January. Find out how Filipinos observe Simbang Gabi, Noche Buena, parols, caroling and more.
Evelio Javier Day, officially Governor Evelio B. Javier Day, is a special non-working public holiday in the Philippines to "commemorate the death anniversary of the late Governor Evelio B. Javier" in the four provinces that comprise Panay Island, the Philippines, specifically Antique, Capiz, Aklan, and Iloilo. [1]
Bonifacio Day is a national holiday in the Philippines, commemorating Andrés Bonifacio, a national hero of the Philippine Revolution. It is celebrated on November 30, except in 2023 when it was shifted to November 27 due to holiday economics.
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, often celebrated with fireworks, parties, and family gatherings. Learn about the regional variations and traditions of this international event, and how it is called in different languages.
Graciano López Jaena was born in Jaro, Iloilo, in the Captaincy General of the Philippines in the Spanish Empire on December 18, 1856. His parents were Plácido López and María Jacoba Jaena. He was baptized as "Graciano López y Jaena" on December 20, 1856, at Jaro Church by Plácido de Isana, and his godfather was Rufino Justiniano.