2018 PH Holidays Proclamation

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PROCLAMATION NO. 269: 2018 PH Holidays Proclamation

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Title Supreme Court: 2018 PH Holidays Proclamation

Law: Proclamation No. 269

Decision Date: Jun 23, 2023

Proclamation No. 269 declares the regular holidays and special (non-working) days for the year 2018 in the Philippines, including New Year's Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day, and additional special days to strengthen family ties and promote domestic tourism.

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Definitions of Holidays

Regular holidays: Mandatory non-working days with entitlement to full pay if not worked
Special (non-working) days: Non-mandatory holidays with different pay rules, often observed to promote heritage and tradition

List of Regular Holidays for 2018

New Year’s Day (Jan 1, Monday)
Maundy Thursday (Mar 29)
Good Friday (Mar 30)
Araw ng Kagitingan (Apr 9, Monday)
Labor Day (May 1, Tuesday)
Independence Day (June 12, Tuesday)
National Heroes Day (Aug 27, Last Monday of August)
Bonifacio Day (Nov 30, Friday)
Christmas Day (Dec 25, Tuesday)
Rizal Day (Dec 30, Sunday)

List of Special (Non-Working) Days for 2018

Chinese New Year (Feb 16, Friday)
EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary (Feb 25, Sunday)
Black Saturday (Mar 31)
Ninoy Aquino Day (Aug 21, Tuesday)
All Saints Day (Nov 1, Thursday)
Last Day of the Year (Dec 31, Monday)
Additional special non-working days: Nov 2 (Friday), Dec 24 (Monday)

Provisions on Islamic Holidays

Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha dates to be declared upon determination via Islamic lunar calendar or astronomical calculations
National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) responsible to notify the Office of the President the exact dates

Implementation and Enforcement

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) mandated to issue implementing guidelines
Proclamation effective immediately upon signing
Publication in a newspaper of general circulation required to inform the public

Policy Rationale and Social Considerations

Recognition of cultural and religious diversity through inclusion of Chinese New Year, Muslim holidays
Preservation of traditional observances like Holy Week (Black Saturday) and historical commemorations (EDSA Revolution)
Support for family bonding and domestic tourism via additional special non-working days surrounding All Saints, All Souls, and Christmas

Legal Authority and Formalities

Issued by the President under powers vested by the Constitution
Signed and sealed in Manila on July 17, 2017
Executive Secretary attested the proclamation

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