Declaration of 2017 Holidays and Special Days
- 2017 holidays include both regular holidays and special (non-working) days.
- Regular holidays encompass traditional and significant dates such as 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 in 2017 include: Chinese New Year, EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary, Black Saturday, Ninoy Aquino Day, All Saints Day, Last Day of the Year, and an additional special day on October 31.
- The grounds for declaring additional special days include cultural, religious, and socio-political significance as well as promotion of family ties and domestic tourism.
Observance of Islamic Holidays
- The actual dates of Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha are to be determined in accordance with the Islamic lunar calendar or astronomical calculations.
- The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) is tasked with informing the Office of the President of the official dates of these holidays.
Implementation and Enforcement
- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is responsible for issuing detailed implementing guidelines for the observance of the proclaimed holidays.
Effectivity and Publication
- The Proclamation declaring these holidays takes effect immediately upon issuance.
- It must be published in a newspaper of general circulation to ensure public notice and compliance.
Legislative and Executive Authority
- The Proclamation is issued under the constitutional powers of the President of the Philippines.
- It reflects the executive’s role in formalizing national holidays and special days as mandated by law and custom.