December 2017 and January 2018 Holidays in the Philippines

For the longest and most lavish Christmas celebration, according to CNN, Filipinos need to have longer holiday breaks to celebrate the festivities with family and loved ones back home. To do such, take note of the remaining Philippine holidays before the arrival of the New Year. December 2017 and January 2018 Holidays in the Philippines […]

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Plan ahead for Philippine Holidays 2018 (18 holidays and long weekends)

Prepare early for your vacations following the release of the official list of Philippine holidays, both regular and special non-working days, for 2018. President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No. 269 declaring 10 regular holidays and eight special non-working days for next year, noting several long weekends. Plan ahead for Philippine Holidays 2018 The Philippine regular […]

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October 31, 2017, a nationwide special non-working holiday

On August 16, 2016, the Proclamation No. 50 by the President of the Philippines contains the declaration of the regular holidays and special (non-working) days for the year 2017. October 31, 2017, a nationwide special non-working holiday According to the proclamation, October 31 was declared a holiday to “strengthen family ties” and give the public […]

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LONG WEEKEND: September 1, 2017 declared a holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha

Another long weekend is coming this week. Last Tuesday, August 29, 2017, President Duterte signed Proclamation No. 297. The Malacañan Palace has declared September 1, 2017, which falls on a Friday, as regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l Adha or the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice. September 1, 2017, declared a holiday in observance of […]

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Malacañan declares December 26, January 2 as special non-working holidays

Malacañang may have had everyone’s favorite gifts this Christmas as they declared December 26, 2016, and January 2, 2017, as special non-working holidays. Acting Executive Secretary Menandro Guevarra made the announcement via Proclamation No. 117 to “give the people full opportunity to celebrate the holidays with their families and loved ones.” December 25 and January […]

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October 31, 2016 is a special non-working holiday in the Philippines

Following the October 29 and 30 weekend, the month-end will definitely be a longer weekend before November enters the year. Declared by virtue of Proclamation No. 1105, s. 2015, October 31, 2016 is an additional special non-working holiday. October 31 and other Philippine holidays in 2016 Here is the complete list of dates that are […]

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A very long weekend for Cebu, September 12 also a holiday to celebrate Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)

With our very recent post today on September 9 being a non-working holiday in the province of Cebu to honor former Cebu Governor and late President of the Philippines, Sergio Osmena, Sr., the PROCLAMATION NO. 56 , s. 2016 was also announced earlier that September 12 is also a holiday for the Eid’l Adha (Feast […]

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September 9 is Osmeña Day, a Special non-working holiday in Cebu

In honor of the late Governor of Cebu and the 4th President of the Republic of the Philippines, Sergio Osmeña, Sr., September 9 is Osmeña Day, considered a Special non-working holiday in the whole province of Cebu and its component cities. It was made official through the declaration of Republic Act 6953. September 9 is […]

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Malacañan Palace declares July 6 a National Holiday (Eid’l Fitr)

Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said President Duterte signed the proclamation declaring July 6, Wednesday, a national holiday in observation of the Eid’l Fitr. Eid’l Fitr as a National Holiday Under Republic Act 9177, the government is mandated to declare Eid’l Fitr a national holiday. Eid’l Fitr marks the end of Islamic holy month of Ramadan. […]

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