Title
October 20 Special Holiday in Leyte
Law
Republic Act No. 1745
Decision Date
Jun 21, 1957
Republic Act No. 1745 designates October 20th as a special holiday in Leyte, granting the President the authority to proclaim other special public holidays.

Law Summary

Limitation of Special Holidays for Election Purposes

  • When the President calls for a special election (either for a Congressional or provincial office), the special holiday declared shall be limited only to the district or province where the election is held.
  • This ensures that the special holiday is localized and relevant to the area undergoing elections.

Mandated Special Holiday for Leyte Province

  • Regardless of other proclamations, October 20 of every year is explicitly declared as a special holiday strictly for the Province of Leyte.
  • This provision amends Section 30 of the Revised Administrative Code to institute a fixed special holiday unique to this province.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law takes effect immediately upon its approval.
  • This ensures timely implementation without delay after enactment.

Analyze Cases Smarter, Faster
Jur helps you analyze cases smarter to comprehend faster—building context before diving into full texts.