2015 PH Holidays Proclamation by Aquino

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PROCLAMATION NO. 831: 2015 PH Holidays Proclamation by Aquino

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Title Supreme Court: 2015 PH Holidays Proclamation by Aquino

Law: Proclamation No. 831

Decision Date: Jul 17, 2014

Proclamation No. 831 announces the regular holidays, special non-working days, and special holiday for all schools in the Philippines for the year 2015, including specific dates for each holiday, additional special non-working days, and the determination of Islamic holidays, with implementing guidelines provided by the Department of Labor and Employment.

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Principles on Holiday Scheduling

Holidays not of a religious nature are generally moved to the nearest Monday unless legislated or proclaimed otherwise.
Specific movable holidays like Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha are observed based on Islamic calendar determinations.

Declared Regular Holidays for 2015

New Year’s Day (January 1)
Maundy Thursday (April 2)
Good Friday (April 3)
Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9)
Labor Day (May 1)
Independence Day (June 12)
National Heroes Day (Last Monday of August, August 31)
Bonifacio Day (November 30)
Christmas Day (December 25)
Rizal Day (December 30)

Declared Special (Non-Working) Days for 2015

Chinese New Year (February 19)
Black Saturday (April 4)
Ninoy Aquino Day (August 21)
All Saints Day (November 1)
Additional special days on January 2 and December 24
Last Day of the Year (December 31)

Special Holidays for Schools

EDSA Revolution Anniversary (February 25)

Significance of Specific Holidays

Chinese New Year: Recognizes the cultural heritage and solidarity with the Chinese-Filipino community.
Black Saturday: Respects Holy Week tradition, allowing reflection and uninterrupted observance.
Additional special non-working days created to promote family cohesion during New Year and Christmas seasons.
EDSA People Power Revolution: A celebration of political and social reforms inspiring the nation.

Procedures for Islamic Holidays

The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) will notify the Office of the President of the dates for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha based on lunar or astronomical calculations.

Implementing Authority and Publication

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is tasked with issuing implementing rules and guidelines.
The proclamation takes effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Legal Effectiveness

This enactment carries the force of law immediately upon its promulgation and publication.
The President of the Philippines officially issued the proclamation, underscoring the executive authority for such declarations.

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