Purpose of the Proclamation Amendment
- Amendments are made to Proclamation No. 42, s. 2022, which declared the regular holidays and special non-working days for 2023.
- The adjustment aims to apply the principle of holiday economics to encourage domestic travel and tourism expenditure by creating longer weekends.
Specific Holiday Adjustments for 2023
- New Year's Day (January 1) falls on a Sunday in 2023.
- January 2 (Monday) is declared an additional special (non-working) day to accommodate Filipino family traditions.
- Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9) falls on a Sunday; April 10 (Monday) is declared a non-working holiday in lieu, preserving the historical significance.
- Bonifacio Day (November 30) falls on a Thursday; November 27 (Monday) is declared a non-working holiday, while November 30 is a working day.
Amended List of Holidays for 2023
- Regular Holidays include New Year's Day, Araw ng Kagitingan, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Labor Day, Independence Day, National Heroes Day, Bonifacio Day, Christmas Day, and Rizal Day.
- Special (Non-Working) Days include EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary, Black Saturday, Ninoy Aquino Day, All Saints' Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and Last Day of the Year.
- Additional Special (Non-Working) Days: January 2 and November 2.
Continuity of Other Provisions
- All other provisions of Proclamation No. 42, s. 2022, are unaffected and remain valid.
Effectivity and Publication Requirements
- The proclamation takes effect immediately upon signing.
- It must be published in a newspaper of general circulation.
Authority and Formalization
- Signed by the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
- Executed in Manila on November 11, 2022.
- Certified by the Executive Secretary, Lucas P. Bersamin.