Declaration of Thanksgiving Holiday

Declaration of Thanksgiving Holiday

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Title Supreme Court: Declaration of Thanksgiving Holiday

Law: Proclamation No. 214

Decision Date: Nov 21, 1955

Ramon Magsaysay, President of the Philippines, declares November 24, 1955, as a special public holiday for national thanksgiving, urging citizens to dedicate the day to prayer and gratitude for their blessings.

special holiday

thanksgiving day

Purpose and call to thanksgiving

The declaration establishes that it is “fitting” to set aside a day for prayer and thanksgiving to Almighty God.
The President calls upon all people on that day to direct their thoughts and actions toward Almighty God.
The President directs the public to offer a prayer of thanks for the blessings bestowed by Almighty God.

Holiday date and public observance

Thursday, November 24, 1955 is observed as a special public holiday.
The proclamation frames the observance as national thanksgiving.
The public is urged to participate in thanksgiving through prayer on the fixed date.

Signing and institutional acts

The proclamation is signed by Ramon Magsaysay as President of the Philippines.
The proclamation is countersigned by FRED RUIZ CASTRO, Executive Secretary.
The President causes the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed as part of the issuance.

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