Proclamations of Local and Other Special Holidays
- Local government units may proclaim special holidays; however, these days shall remain regular working days.
- Holidays occurring between two other holidays or between a holiday and a weekend are not considered special holidays.
- Special holidays related to elections or similar special purposes require separate proclamations.
Suspension of Academic Activities Due to Weather
- Academic holidays due to floods and typhoons are governed by the Ministry of Education and Culture rules.
- Suspension of classes depends on typhoon signal levels:
- Signal No. 1: Classes may be suspended at school management discretion.
- Signal No. 2: Classes suspended for elementary and high schools.
- Signal No. 3: Classes suspended for all levels.
Official Announcements on Flood and Typhoon Holidays
- Private and government offices must follow Presidential announcements regarding holidays caused by floods and typhoons.
- This follows Memorandum Circular No. 1105.
Provisions on Unforeseen Special Holidays
- In cases where special holidays prolong work suspension, Saturdays immediately following can be declared working days to compensate for lost time.
Validity and Duration of the Guidelines
- The guidelines apply to the calendar year 1979 and subsequent years.
- They shall remain effective until repealed by future legislation.
Calendar of Holidays for 1979
- Legal Public Holidays include, among others:
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Bataan Day (April 9)
- Maundy Thursday (April 12)
- Good Friday (April 13)
- Labor Day (May 1)
- Independence Day (June 12)
- Filipino-American Friendship Day (July 4)
- National Heroes Day (August 26)
- Bonifacio Day (November 30)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
- Rizal Day (December 30)
- Nationwide Special Holidays include:
- Barangay Day (September 11)
- National Thanksgiving Day (September 21)
- All Saints Day (November 1)
- An observed holiday on December 31 in lieu of Rizal Day falling on a Sunday
Authority and Implementation
- The guidelines and holiday calendar are issued by the President of the Philippines.
- The directive ensures uniform observance and calendar planning across government and private sectors.