Title
2012 Holidays Proclamation by President Aquino
Law
Proclamation No. 295
Decision Date
Nov 24, 2011
Proclamation No. 295 declares the regular holidays, special (non-working) days, and special holiday for all schools in the Philippines for the year 2012, including important dates such as New Year's Day, Labor Day, and Christmas Day, with the Department of Labor and Employment responsible for implementing guidelines.
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Recognition of Historical and Cultural Holidays

  • The EDSA People Power Revolution Day is recognized for its socio-political significance.
  • Chinese New Year (January 23, 2012) is declared a special non-working day to foster solidarity with the Chinese Filipino community.
  • November 2, 2012, following All Saints Day, is similarly declared a special non-working day to facilitate religious observance.

Declaration of Regular Holidays for 2012

  • New Year's Day (January 1, Sunday)
  • Maundy Thursday (April 5)
  • Good Friday (April 6)
  • Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9, Monday)
  • Labor Day (May 1, Tuesday)
  • Independence Day (June 12, Tuesday)
  • National Heroes Day (Last Monday of August, August 27)
  • Bonifacio Day (November 30, Friday)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, Tuesday)
  • Rizal Day (December 30, Sunday)

Special (Non-Working) Days for 2012

  • Chinese New Year (January 23, Monday)
  • Ninoy Aquino Day (August 21, Tuesday)
  • All Saints Day (November 1, Thursday)
  • Additional special non-working day (November 2, Friday)
  • Last Day of the Year (December 31, Monday)

Special Holiday for All Schools

  • EDSA Revolution Anniversary (February 25, Saturday) is designated a special holiday specifically for schools.

Procedure for Declaring Islamic Holidays

  • Future proclamations for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha will be based on the Islamic calendar, lunar calendar, or astronomical calculations.
  • The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) is tasked with informing the Office of the President about the exact dates.

Implementation and Effectivity

  • The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is responsible for issuing implementing guidelines for this Proclamation.
  • The Proclamation takes effect immediately upon issuance.
  • It must be published in a newspaper of general circulation to inform the public.

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