Special (Non-Working) Day in Lucena City on August 20, 2020 (Proclamation No. 997, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 997 declaring Thursday, 20 August 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Lucena, Province of Quezon marks celebration of its Charter Day.

Source: n/a

Region: Calabarzon (Region IV-A)

Province: Quezon (geographically only)

District: 2nd District with Lucena

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Special (Non-Working) Day in Lucena City on August 20, 2019 (Proclamation No. 791, S. 2019)

Special (Non-Working) Day in Lucena City on August 20, 2018 (Proclamation No. 554, S. 2018)

Special (Non-Working) Day in Naga City on August 18, 2020 (Proclamation No. 995, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 995 declaring Tuesday, 18 August 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Naga, Province of Camarines Sur marks as Jesse Robredo Day.

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Region: Bicol Region (Region V)

Province: Camarines Sur (geographically only)

District: 3rd district

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Special (Non-Working) Day in Naga City on August 18, 2018 (Proclamation No. 553, S. 2018)

Special (Non-Working) Day in Davao City on August 24, 2020 (Proclamation No. 991, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 991 declaring Monday, 24 August 2020, a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Davao, marks the weeklong celebration of the Kadayawan Festival in the month of August.

To enable the people of the City of Davao to celebrate the occasion, the Sangguniang Panlungsod requested that 24 August 2020, Monday, be declared a special (non-working) day in celebration of the Araw ng Pasasalamat in relation to the Indigenous People's Day.

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Region: Davao Region (Region XI)

Province: Davao del Sur (geographically only)

District: 1st to 3rd Districts of Davao City

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Special (Non-Working) Day in Davao City on August 16, 2019 (Proclamation No. 774, S. 2019)

Special (Non-Working) Day in Davao City on August 17 and 20, 2018 (Proclamation No. 551, S. 2018)

Philippine Holidays 2021 (Proclamation No. 986, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 986 declaring the Regular Holidays and Special (Non-Working) Days for the year 2021.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed Proclamation No. 986 on July 30, 2020 and was uploaded in Official Gazette on August 03, 2020 for public dissemination.

Regular holidays:

January 01 – Wednesday – New Year's Day

April 01 - Maundy Thursday

April 02 - Good Friday

April 09 – Friday – Araw ng Kagitingan

May 01 – Saturday – Labor Day 

June 12 – Saturday – Independence Day

August 30 – last Monday of August – National Heroes' Day 

November 30 – Tuesday – Bonifacio Day

December 25 – Saturday – Christmas Day 

December 30 – Thursday – Rizal Day

Special (non-working) days:

February 12 - Friday - Chinese New Year

February 25 – Thursday – EDSA Revolution Anniversary

April 03 – Black Saturday 

August 21 – Saturday – Ninoy Aquino Day 

November 01 – Monday – All Saints' Day 

December 08 - Wednesday - Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary

December 31 – Friday – Last Day of the Year

Additional special (non-working) holidays:

November 02 – Tuesday - All Soul's Day

December 24 – Friday - Christmas Eve

The proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha shall hereafter be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient. To this end, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) shall inform the Office of the President of the actual dates on which these holidays shall respectively fall.

Breakdown of dates (Total of 21 National Holidays):

January 2021 - 1 holiday

January 01 – Wednesday – New Year's Day

February 2021 - 2 holidays

February 12 - Friday - Chinese New Year

February 25 – Thursday – EDSA Revolution Anniversary

March 2021 - 0 holiday

April 2021 - 4 holidays

April 01 - Maundy Thursday

April 02 - Good Friday

April 03 – Black Saturday 

April 09 – Friday – Araw ng Kagitingan

May 2021 - 2 holidays

May 01 – Saturday – Labor Day 

May __ - Eidul Fitr (Proclamation No. 1142, S. 2021)

June 2021 - 1 holiday

June 12 – Saturday – Independence Day

July 2021 - 1 holiday

July 20 - Eid al-Adha (Proclamation No. 1189, S. 2021)

August 2021 - 2 holidays

August 21 – Saturday – Ninoy Aquino Day 

August 30 – last Monday of August – National Heroes' Day 

September 2021 - 0 holiday

October 2021 - 0 Holiday

November 2021 - 3 holidays

November 01 – Monday – All Saints' Day
November 02 – Tuesday - All Soul's Day

November 30 – Tuesday – Bonifacio Day

December 2021 - 5 holidays

December 08 - Wednesday - Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary

December 24 – Friday - Christmas Eve
December 25 – Saturday – Christmas Day 

December 30 – Thursday – Rizal Day

December 31 – Friday – Last Day of the Year

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

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Regular Holiday Throughout The Country on July 31, 2020 in observance of Eid'l Adha (Proclamation No. 985, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 985 declaring Friday, 31 July 2020, a regular holiday throughout the Country in observance of Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).

Eid'l Adha or Feast of Sacrifice is one of the two greatest feasts of Islam.

Republic Act No. 9849 provides that Eid'l Adha shall be observed as a regular holiday.

The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos has recommended that 31 July 2020, Friday, be declared a national holiday, in observance of Eid'l Adha.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

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Regular Holiday Throughout The Country on August 12, 2019 in observance of Eid'l Adha (Proclamation No. 789, S. 2019)

Regular Holiday Throughout The Country on August 21, 2018 in observance of Eid'l Adha (Proclamation No. 556, S. 2018)

"Batangas City Foundation Day" is a Special Working Holiday in the City of Batangas every 23rd of July (Republic Act No. 11377)

H. No. 6820

[REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11377]

AN ACT DECLARING JULY 23 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF BATANGAS, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY, TO BE KNOWN AS "BATANGAS CITY FOUNDATION DAY"

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1. July 23 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday in the City of Batangas, Province of Batangas, in commemoration of its founding anniversary, to be known as "Batangas City Foundation Day". Upon proclamation of the President, July 23 of every year shall be special nonworking holiday in the City of Batangas, Province of Batangas.

Sec 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved on: August 22, 2019

Uploaded on: August 29, 2019

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Calabarzon (Region IV-A)

Province: Batangas

District: Lone District of Batangas City

Special (Non-Working) Day in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental on July 23, 2020 (Proclamation No. 980, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 980 declaring Tuesday, 23 July 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Gingoog, Province of Misamis Oriental marks the celebration of its Charter Anniversary.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Northern Mindanao (Region X)

Province: Misamis Oriental

District: 1st District

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Special (Non-Working) Day in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental on July 23, 2019 (Proclamation No. 728, S. 2019)

Special (Non-Working) Day in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental on July 23, 2018 (Proclamation No. 492, S. 2018)

"Francisco Dagohoy Day" is a Special Working Holiday in the Entire Bohol Province every 4th of July (Republic Act No. 11444)

H. No. 6688

[REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11444]

AN ACT DECLARING JULY 4 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE PROVINCE OF BOHOL, TO BE KNOWN AS "FRANCISCO DAGOHOY DAY" IN HONOR OF FRANCISCO DAGOHOY, A NATIVE OF BOHOL AND LEADER OF THE LONGEST PHILIPPINE REVOLT ON RECORD THAT LASTED FOR EIGHTY-FIVE (85) YEARS DURING THE SPANISH ERA

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1. July 4 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday in the entire Province of Bohol, to be known as "Francisco Dagohoy Day" in honor of Francisco Dagohoy, a native of Bohol and leader of the longest Philippine revolt on record that lasted for eighty-five (85) years during the Spanish era. Upon proclamation of the President, July 4 of every year shall be special nonworking holiday in the entire Province of Bohol.

Sec. 2. The Department of Education Regional Office shall plan and implement activities for the holiday and ensure that Francisco Dagohoy's legacy of courage and patriotism is given emphasis so as to encourage the youth to continue the good values and patriotism demonstrated by Francisco Dagohoy.

Moreover, to ensure a meaningful observance of the holiday as herein declared, all heads of local government units and instrumentalities, including government-owned and encourage and afford sufficient time and opportunities for their employees to engage and participate in any activity conducted within the premises of their respective offices or establishments to celebrate the "Francisco Dagohoy Day". 

Sec 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved on: August 28, 2019

Uploaded on: September 26, 2019

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Central Visayas (Region VII)

Special (Non-Working) Day in Bagulin, La Union on June 25, 2020 (Proclamation No. 967, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 967 declaring Thursday, 25 June 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the Municipality of Bagulin, Province of La Union, marks the celebration of its Founding Anniversary.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Ilocos Region (Region I)

Province: La Union

District: 2nd District

Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Manila on June 24, 2020 (Proclamation No. 969, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 969 declaring Monday, 24 June 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Manila, marks the celebration of its 449th Foundation Anniversary.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: National Capital Region

Congressional District: 1st to 6th districts of Manila

Administrative District: 16 city districts

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Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Manila on June 24, 2019 (Proclamation No. 731, S. 2019)

Special (Non-Working) Day in Pagadian City on June 22, 2020 (Proclamation No. 965, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 965 declaring Monday, 22 June 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Pagadian, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, marks the celebration of its 51st Charter Anniversary.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

Province: Zamboanga del Sur

District: 1st District

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Special (Non-Working) Day in Pagadian City on June 21, 2019 (Proclamation No. 744, S. 2019)

Special (Non-Working) Day in Pagadian City on June 22, 2018 (Proclamation No. 512, S. 2018)

"Baybay City Charter Day" is a Special Working Holiday in Baybay City, Leyte every 16th of June (Republic Act No. 11378)

H. No. 8698

[REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11378]

AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 16 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF BAYBAY, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, TO BE KNOWN AS "BAYBAY CITY CHARTER DAY"

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1. June 16 of every year is hereby declared a special working holiday in the City of Baybay, Province of Leyte, to be known as "Baybay City Charter Day". 

Sec 2. On June 16 of every year, the City of Baybay, Province of Leyte, shall engage in festivities and conduct ceremonies and programs in cognizance of its history and culture, to be led by its officials and employees in coordination with civic, sports, religious and nongovernmental organizations and private businesses.

Sec 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved on: August 22, 2019

Uploaded on: August 29, 2019

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)

Province: Leyte

District: 5th district of Leyte

Special (Non-Working) Day in Bogo City, Cebu on June 16, 2020 (Proclamation No. 957, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 957 declaring Tuesday, 16 June 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Bogo, Province of Cebu marks the celebration of its Charter Anniversary.

WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of Bog, Province of Cebu, be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies, subject to community quarantine, social distancing and other public heath measures.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Central Visayas (Region VII)

Province: Cebu

District: 4th district of Cebu

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Special (Non-Working) Day in Bogo City, Cebu on June 16, 2018 (Proclamation No. 495, S. 2018)

Special (Non-Working) Day in Molave, Zamboanga del Sur on June 16, 2020 (Proclamation No. 956, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 956 declaring Tuesday, 16 June 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the Municipality of Molave, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, marks the celebration of its 72nd Founding Anniversary.

WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper that the people of the Municipality of Molave be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies, subject to community quarantine, social distancing, and other public heath measures.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

Province: Zamboanga del Sur

District: 1st District

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Special (Non-Working) Day in Molave, Zamboanga del Sur on June 17, 2019 (Proclamation No. 727, S. 2019)

Special (Non-Working) Day in Molave, Zamboanga del Sur on June 16, 2018 (Proclamation No. 499, S. 2018)

Special (Non-Working) Day in General Santos City on June 15, 2020 (Proclamation No. 955, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 955 declaring Monday, 15 June 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of General Santos marks the celebration of its 52nd Charter Anniversary.

WHEREAS, it is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of General Santos be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies, subject to community quarantine, social distancing, and other public heath measures.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Soccsksargen (Region XII)

Province: South Cotabato (geographically only)

District: 1st District

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Special (Non-Working) Day in General Santos City on June 15, 2019 (Proclamation No. 736, S. 2019)

Special (Non-Working) Day in General Santos City on June 15, 2018 (Proclamation No. 503, S. 2018)

Regular Holiday Throughout The Country on May 25, 2020, in observance of Eid'l Fitr (Proclamation No. 944, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 944 declaring Monday, 25 May 2020, a Regular Holiday Throughout the Country in observance of Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan).

Republic Act No. 9177 declared Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan) as a regular holiday throughout the country.

Eid'l Fitr is celebrated by the Muslim world for three (3) days after the end of the month of fasting.

The entire Filipino should have the full opportunity to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in peace and harmony in the observance and celebration of Eid'l Fitr, subject to existing community quarantine and social distancing measures.

The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos has recommended to declare Monday, 25 May 2020, a national holiday in observance of Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan).

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

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Regular Holiday Throughout The Country on June 05, 2019 in observance of Eid'l Fitr (Proclamation No. 729, S. 2019)

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"Sulyog Festival" is a Special (Non-Working) Day in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro on March 19, 2020 (Proclamation No. 925, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 925 declaring Thursday, 19 March 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the Municipality of Bongabong, Province of Oriental Mindoro, marks celebration of the "Sulyog Festival".

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Mimaropa (Region IV-B)

Province: Oriental Mindoro

District: 2nd District

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"Pasayaw Festival" is a Special (Non-Working) Day in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental on March 19, 2020 (Proclamation No. 920, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 920 declaring Thursday, 19 March 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Canlaon, Province of Negros Oriental marks the celebration of the Pasayaw Festival.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Central Visayas (Region VII)

Province: Negros Oriental

District: 1st district of Negros Oriental

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"Pasayaw Festival" is a Special (Non-Working) Day in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental on March 19, 2019 (Proclamation No. 693, S. 2019)

"Pasayaw Festival" is a Special (Non-Working) Day in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental on March 19, 2018 (Proclamation No. 437, S. 2018)

Special (Non-Working) Day in the Province of Masbate on March 18, 2020 (Proclamation No. 923, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 923 declaring Wednesday, 18 March 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the Province of Masbate, marks the celebration of its 119th Founding Anniversary.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Bicol Region (Region V)

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Special (Non-Working) Day in Tayug, Pangasinan on March 17, 2020 (Proclamation No. 924, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 924 declaring Tuesday, 17 March 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the Municipality of Tayug, Province of Pangasinan marks its Founding Anniversary.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Ilocos Region (Region I)

Province: Pangasinan

District: 6th district of Pangasinan

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"Begnas di Bauko Festival" is a Special (Non-Working) Day in Bauko, Mountain Province on March 13, 2020 (Proclamation No. 918, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 918 declaring Friday, 13 March 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the Municipality of Bauko, Mountain Province marks the celebration of the Begnas di Bauko Festival on 12 to 14 March 2020.

To enable the people of the Municipality of Bauko, Mountain Province, to fully celebrate the occasion, the Office of the Mayor requested that Friday, 13 March 2020, be declared as a special non-working day in the Municipality of Bauko, Mountain Province.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

Province: Mountain Province

District: Lone District

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"Parada Dabawenyo" is a Special (Non-Working) Day in Davao City on March 16, 2020 (Proclamation No. 916, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 916 declaring Monday, 16 March 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Davao, marks the celebration of its Parada Dabawenyo in relation to the 2020 Araw ng Dabaw.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Davao Region (Region XI)

Province: Davao del Sur (geographically only)

District: 1st to 3rd Districts of Davao City

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Special (Non-Working) Day in Panabo City, Davao del Norte on March 31, 2020 (Proclamation No. 913, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 913 declaring Tuesday, 31 March 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Panabo, Province of Davao del Norte, marks the celebration of its 19th Founding Anniversary.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Davao Region (Region XI)

Province: Davao del Norte

District: 2nd District

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Special (Non-Working) Day in Panabo City, Davao del Norte on March 26, 2018 (Proclamation No. 449, S. 2018)

Special (Non-Working) Day in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte on March 07, 2020 (Proclamation No. 915, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 915 declaring Saturday, 07 March 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte marks the celebration of its Founding Anniversary.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Davao Region (Region XI)

Province: Davao del Norte

District: 2nd District

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Special (Non-Working) Day in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte on March 07, 2019 (Proclamation No. 681, S. 2019)

Special (Non-Working) Day in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte on March 07, 2018 (Proclamation No. 425, S. 2018)

"Araw Ng Tagum" Special (Non-Working) Day in Tagum City, Davao del Norte on March 07, 2020 (Proclamation No. 914, S. 2020)

Proclamation No. 914 declaring Saturday, 07 March 2020, as a Special (Non-Working) Day in the City of Tagum, Province of Davao del Norte marks the celebration of the Araw ng Tagum.

Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

Region: Davao Region (Region XI)

Province: Davao del Norte

District: 1st District

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Special (Non-Working) Day in Tagum City on March 07, 2019 (Proclamation No. 679, S. 2019)

Special (Non-Working) Day in Tagum City on March 07, 2018 (Proclamation No. 432, S. 2018)