Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 84)
Republic Act No. 9492 amended Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of the Executive Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987) concerning holidays.
Under RA No. 9492, holidays, except those which are religious in nature, are moved to the nearest Monday unless otherwise modified by law, order, or proclamation.
Eidul Adha was declared as a national holiday under Republic Act No. 9849.
The President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested by the Constitution, has the power to declare regular holidays, special non-working days, and special holidays for schools.
Five regular holidays declared are: New Year's Day (January 1), Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9), Maundy Thursday (April 21), Good Friday (April 22), and Labor Day (May 1).
The special non-working days declared are Ninoy Aquino Day (August 21), All Saints Day (November 1), and Last Day of the Year (December 31).
The EDSA Revolution Anniversary on February 25 is declared as a special holiday for all schools.
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) is tasked to inform the Office of the President about the dates of Islamic holidays.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is responsible for promulgating the implementing guidelines.
Proclamation No. 84 took effect immediately upon its issuance on December 20, 2010.
The EDSA People Power Revolution is declared a special holiday to honor its role in restoring political, social, and economic reforms in the Philippines and as an inspiration to Filipinos.