Law Summary
Recognition of Cultural and Historical Events
- Chinese New Year is recognized as a special non-working day, reflecting its importance to the Chinese-Filipino community.
- The 36th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution is commemorated as a special non-working day.
- Black Saturday is traditionally a special non-working day, respecting Catholic Holy Week observances.
Balancing Economic Recovery with Holiday Observance
- To aid economic recovery post-COVID-19, some holidays are designated as special working days to minimize work disruption and encourage productivity.
Specific Holiday Classifications for 2022
- Regular Holidays include 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 include Chinese New Year, EDSA People Power Anniversary, Black Saturday, Ninoy Aquino Day, All Saint's Day, and Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
- Special Working Days include All Soul's Day, Christmas Eve, and Last Day of the Year.
Procedure for Islamic Holidays
- Dates for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha holidays are to be determined annually in accordance with Islamic or lunar calendars and announced by proclamation.
- The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos recommends these dates to the Office of the President.
Implementation and Enforcement
- The Department of Labor and Employment is tasked with issuing guidelines to implement the proclaimed holidays.
Effectivity and Publication
- The proclamation takes immediate effect upon issuance.
- It must be published in a newspaper of general circulation to inform the public.
Presidential Authority and Formalities
- The declaration is made under the constitutional powers of the President of the Philippines.
- The proclamation is signed by the President and the Executive Secretary, and affixed with the official seal.