Legal Basis and Holiday Scheduling Rules
- Cited Republic Act No. 9492, which amended the Administrative Code of 1987, stipulating the declaration and observance of holidays.
- Holidays, except religious ones, are moved to the nearest Monday except when otherwise provided by law or proclamation.
Regional Holiday Recognition
- Eidal Adha is recognized as a regional holiday in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
Additional Special (Non-Working) Day on December 24
- December 24, 2010, declared as an additional special non-working day nationwide.
- Intended to encourage family ties, promote meaningful Christmas observance, extend the holiday weekend, and boost domestic tourism.
Commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution
- EDSA Revolution anniversary is declared a special holiday for all schools to honor the historic event that catalyzed reforms in the Philippines.
Procedure for Declaring Islamic Holidays
- National holiday proclamations for Eidal Fitr and Eidal Adha will be issued after the approximate dates are determined based on the Islamic (Hijra) calendar or lunar/astronomical calculations.
- The Office on Muslim Affairs is tasked to notify the Office of the President of the exact dates.
Implementation and Effectivity
- The Department of Labor and Employment is mandated to issue implementing guidelines to facilitate compliance.
- The proclamation takes effect immediately upon issuance.
Publication Requirement
- The proclamation must be published in a newspaper of general circulation to inform the public officially.