Commemoration of EDSA People Power Revolution
- 25 February 2023 marks the 37th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.
- This day commemorates significant political, social, and economic reforms in the Philippines.
Observance of Holy Week Traditions
- Black Saturday, on 8 April 2023, is traditionally a special (non-working) day nationwide.
- Reflects the importance of Holy Week in the predominantly Catholic Filipino culture.
Specific Republic Acts Affecting Holidays
- RA No. 9256 declared 21 August a national non-working holiday for former Senator Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.'s death anniversary.
- RA No. 10966 established 8 December as a special non-working holiday commemorating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
- RA No. 9177 made the first day of Shawwal (Eidul Fitr) a regular holiday nationwide.
- RA No. 9849 declared the tenth day of Zhul Hijja (Eidul Adha) a national holiday.
Declaration of Additional Special (Non-Working) Day
- 2 November 2023 (Thursday) declared as an additional special non-working day throughout the country.
- Aims to strengthen family bonds, support traditional All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day activities, and promote domestic tourism.
Listed Regular Holidays for 2023
- New Year's Day (1 January)
- Araw ng Kagitingan (9 April)
- Maundy Thursday (6 April)
- Good Friday (7 April)
- Labor Day (1 May)
- Independence Day (12 June)
- National Heroes Day (last Monday of August, 28 August)
- Bonifacio Day (30 November)
- Christmas Day (25 December)
- Rizal Day (30 December)
Listed Special (Non-Working) Days for 2023
- EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary (25 February)
- Black Saturday (8 April)
- Ninoy Aquino Day (21 August)
- All Saints' Day (1 November)
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (8 December)
- Last Day of the Year (31 December) [Note: the text states 21 December, likely a typographical error]
- Additional Special (Non-Working) Day (2 November)
Procedures for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha Holiday Declaration
- The actual dates for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha holidays to be declared after lunar calendar observations or Islamic astronomical calculations.
- The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos will recommend the dates to the Office of the President.
Implementing Guidelines and Effectivity
- The Department of Labor and Employment shall issue implementing guidelines for the holiday proclamation.
- The proclamation takes effect immediately upon publication.
- It must be published in a newspaper of general circulation to notify the public.
Signatories and Legal Effect
- Signed by the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., and Executive Secretary Victor D. Rodriguez.
- Affixed with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to validate the proclamation.