Regular and Special Holidays in the Philippines

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 203: Regular and Special Holidays in the Philippines

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Regular and Special Holidays in the Philippines

Law: Executive Order No. 203

Decision Date: Jun 30, 1987

Executive Order No. 203 establishes a comprehensive list of regular holidays and special days in the Philippines, defining their terms and repealing any inconsistent laws, orders, or regulations.

Law Summary

Designation of Regular Holidays

New Year’s Day: January 1.
Maundy Thursday: Movable date, varies annually according to the liturgical calendar.
Good Friday: Movable date, also varies with the religious calendar.
Araw ng Kagitingan (Bataan and Corregidor Day): April 9.
Labor Day: May 1.
Independence Day: June 12.
National Heroes Day: Last Sunday of August.
Bonifacio Day: November 30.
Christmas Day: December 25.
Rizal Day: December 30.

Designation of Nationwide Special Days

All Saints Day: November 1.
Last Day of the Year: December 31.

Terminology Update

The term "legal or regular holiday" is replaced by "regular holiday" in all laws, orders, rules, and regulations.
The term "special holiday" is replaced by "special day" correspondingly.

Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Provisions

All existing laws, orders, issuances, rules, and regulations contradictory to this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity Clause

The Executive Order took effect immediately upon signing on June 30, 1987.

Legal Authority and Issuance

Issued by the President of the Philippines, Corazon C. Aquino.
Signed and attested by the Executive Secretary, Joker P. Arroyo.

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