Holiday Declaration for Eid'l Fitr 2023

Holiday Declaration for Eid'l Fitr 2023

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Title Supreme Court: Holiday Declaration for Eid'l Fitr 2023

Law: Proclamation No. 201

Decision Date: Apr 14, 2023

Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declares April 21, 2023, a regular holiday nationwide to observe Eid'l Fitr, promoting unity and cultural awareness among Filipinos.

regular holiday

Legal basis and related holiday law

The proclamation invokes the framework of Republic Act No. 9177, which amends Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order No. 292, concerning regular holidays.
Republic Act No. 9177 is the statutory basis recognizing Eidul Fitr (Eid'l Fitr) as a regular holiday throughout the country.
The proclamation expressly declares an additional specific observance date for Eid'l Fitr: Friday, 21 April 2023.

Policy purpose and declared intent

The proclamation directs national recognition of the religious and cultural significance of Eid'l Fitr.
The proclamation aims to allow the entire Filipino nation to join Muslims in peace and harmony in observing and celebrating Eid'l Fitr.

Coverage and what is declared

The proclamation declares Friday, 21 April 2023 as a regular holiday.
The holiday applies throughout the country (national coverage).
The declared observance is for Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan).

Operative command (what must be done)

All official observance for Eid'l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) on Friday, 21 April 2023 is treated as a regular holiday throughout the Philippines.

Effectivity and publication rule

The declaration applies to Friday, 21 April 2023 as the holiday date fixed by the proclamation.
The proclamation is published in the Official Gazette on April 24, 2023 under 119 OG No. 17, 2685.

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