Proclaimed Special, Regular Holidays in 2007

The proclamation is based on Republic Act No. 9492, which rationalizes the celebration of national holidays.
RA No. 9492 amends Section 26, Chapter 7, Book 1 of Executive Order No. 292 (The Administrative Code of 1987).
The law allows for certain holidays to be declared as special or regular holidays, and provides for the movement of holidays to the nearest Monday where applicable.

August 20, 2007, is declared a special holiday distinct from the regular observance of Ninoy Aquino Day, which remains on August 21, 2007.
Bonifacio Day does not need to be moved to the nearest Monday because November 30, 2007, falls on a Friday, which already meets the intent of RA No. 9492.
Rizal Day is not moved to the nearest Monday since December 31, 2007, is already declared a special (non-working) holiday.

Although August 21, 2007, is a working day, all official activities and celebrations in commemoration of Ninoy Aquino Day continue on this date.
The proclamation preserves the continuity of traditional observances despite adjustments to the working calendar.

The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President of the Philippines.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is mandated to issue the implementing guidelines necessary for the enforcement of this proclamation.

The proclamation takes effect immediately upon its publication in a newspaper of general circulation, ensuring public awareness and compliance.

Section 1: Declares August 20, 2007, as a special (non-working) day nationwide.
Section 2: Declares August 21, 2007, as a working day with Ninoy Aquino Day observances.
Section 3: Establishes November 30, 2007, as a regular holiday for Bonifacio Day.
Section 4: Establishes December 30, 2007, as a regular holiday for Rizal Day.
Section 5: Directs DOLE to promulgate necessary implementing guidelines.
Section 6: States the proclamation's immediate effectivity upon publication.