Title
2020 Philippine Holidays Proclamation
Law
Proclamation No. 845
Decision Date
Aug 8, 2014
Proclamation No. 845 declares the regular holidays and special non-working days for the year 2020 in the Philippines, including New Year's Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day, and additional special non-working days, with the Department of Labor and Employment responsible for implementing guidelines.
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Regular Holidays

  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9)
  • Maundy Thursday (April 9)
  • Good Friday (April 10)
  • Labor Day (May 1)
  • Independence Day (June 12)
  • National Heroes Day (last Monday of August, August 31)
  • Bonifacio Day (November 30)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • Rizal Day (December 30)

Special (Non-Working) Days

  • Chinese New Year (January 25)
  • EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary (February 25)
  • Black Saturday (April 11)
  • Ninoy Aquino Day (August 21)
  • All Saints' Day (November 1)
  • Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (December 8)
  • Last Day of the Year (December 31)
  • Additional special (non-working) days:
    • November 2 (Monday)
    • December 24 (Thursday)

Basis and Significance of Holiday Declarations

  • Eidul Adha declared a national holiday under RA No. 9849.
  • Recognition of the Chinese New Year on January 25 as a special non-working day appreciating the cultural importance to Chinese nationals and Filipinos alike.
  • February 25 commemorates the EDSA People Power Revolution's 34th anniversary, emphasizing its historic role in restoring democracy in the Philippines.
  • Black Saturday recognized as a special non-working day in line with traditional observance of Holy Week.
  • November 2 and December 24 declared as additional special non-working days to encourage family gatherings and promote domestic tourism.
  • December 8 holiday commemorates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception as mandated by RA No. 10966.

Procedures for Islamic Holidays

  • Proclamation dates for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha will be issued upon confirmation of Islamic calendar dates.
  • The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) is tasked to inform the Office of the President of the actual dates of these holidays.

Implementation and Effectivity

  • The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to issue implementing guidelines for the observance of the declared holidays.
  • The Proclamation takes effect immediately upon issuance.
  • Requires publication in a newspaper of general circulation to inform the public.

Legal Authority and Signature

  • Issued by the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
  • Signed and sealed in Manila on November 15, 2019.
  • Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea countersigned the Proclamation.

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