Law Summary
Specific Regular Holidays in 2019
- New Year’s Day (January 1, Tuesday)
- Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9, Tuesday)
- Maundy Thursday (April 18)
- Good Friday (April 19)
- Labor Day (May 1, Wednesday)
- Independence Day (June 12, Wednesday)
- National Heroes Day (August 26, last Monday of August)
- Bonifacio Day (November 30, Saturday)
- Christmas Day (December 25, Wednesday)
- Rizal Day (December 30, Monday)
Designation of Special (Non-Working) Days for 2019
- Chinese New Year (February 5, Tuesday)
- EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary (February 25, Monday)
- Black Saturday (April 20)
- Ninoy Aquino Day (August 21, Wednesday)
- All Saints' Day (November 1, Friday)
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (December 8, Sunday)
- Last Day of the Year (December 31, Tuesday)
- Additional special non-working days: November 2 (Saturday) and December 24 (Tuesday)
Rationale for Declaring Certain Special Days
- Chinese New Year celebrated by Chinese nationals globally, important culturally in the Philippines.
- EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary marks significant political and social reforms in the Philippines.
- Black Saturday recognized as a traditional special non-working day due to Holy Week observance.
- Additional days in November and December aim to strengthen family ties and promote domestic tourism.
Procedures for Islamic Holidays
- The Proclamation stipulates that dates for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha holidays will be issued once determined via the Islamic lunar calendar or astronomical calculations.
- The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) is tasked to inform the Office of the President of the exact dates annually.
Implementing Guidelines and Effectivity
- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is mandated to issue guidelines to implement the provisions of this Proclamation.
- The Proclamation takes effect immediately upon publication.
- Publication in a newspaper of general circulation is required to inform the public.
Legal Authority and Formalities
- Issued by the President of the Philippines under constitutional authority.
- Signed and sealed in Manila on August 15, 2018.
- Executive Secretary attests to and countersigns the Proclamation.