Title
Rationalizing Philippine National Holidays
Law
Republic Act No. 9492
Decision Date
Jul 25, 2007
Republic Act No. 9492 rationalizes the celebration of national holidays in the Philippines by listing regular holidays and nationwide special days, specifying observance rules, and designating Eidul Adha as a regional holiday.
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Holiday Observance Rules

  • If a holiday falls on a Wednesday, it is observed on the Monday of the same week.
  • If a holiday falls on a Sunday, observance moves to the following Monday.
  • Movable holidays require a presidential proclamation issued at least six months beforehand specifying the nonworking day.
  • Eidul Adha is designated as a regional holiday exclusively in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

Modification and Repeal of Inconsistent Provisions

  • Repeals or modifies all laws, orders, presidential issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.

Effectivity Clause

  • The Act takes effect fifteen days after its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.

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