Law Summary
Lists of Holidays for 2011
- Regular Holidays include:
- New Year's Day (January 1, Saturday)
- Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9, Saturday)
- Maundy Thursday (April 21)
- Good Friday (April 22)
- Labor Day (May 1, Sunday)
- Independence Day (June 12, Sunday)
- National Heroes Day (August 29, Last Monday of August)
- Bonifacio Day (November 30, Wednesday)
- Christmas Day (December 25, Sunday)
- Rizal Day (December 30, Friday)
- Special (Non-Working) Days include:
- Ninoy Aquino Day (August 21, Sunday)
- All Saints Day (November 1, Tuesday)
- Last Day of the Year (December 31, Saturday)
- Special Holiday for all schools:
- EDSA Revolution Anniversary (February 25, Friday)
Observance of Islamic Holidays
- Declarations for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha holidays are issued after approximate dates are determined.
- Determination is based on the Islamic calendar (Hijra), lunar calendar, or astronomical calculations.
- The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) is tasked to inform the Office of the President of the exact date of these holidays.
Implementation Guidelines
- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is responsible for issuing implementing guidelines for this Proclamation.
Effectivity and Publication
- The Proclamation takes effect immediately upon issuance.
- It must be published in a newspaper of general circulation to inform the public.
Special Considerations
- The EDSA People Power Revolution is acknowledged for its importance in Philippine history, inspiring political, social, and economic reforms.
- The holiday declarations affect work schedules, and non-working day provisions comply with prevailing legal frameworks.
Legal Formalities
- The Proclamation is signed by the President and countersigned by the Executive Secretary.
- Official seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to validate the document.