PROCLAMATION NO. 1463

Proclamation No. 1463, issued on February 18, 2008, by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, establishes the regular holidays and special (non-working) days for the Philippines for the year 2008.
The proclamation is based on Republic Act No. 9492 (R.A. No. 9492), which rationalizes the celebration of national holidays.

Legal Principle: Republic Act No. 9492 provides for the declaration of certain days as holidays, specifying that non-religious holidays are to be observed on the nearest Monday unless modified by law or proclamation.
Key Definitions:
- Regular Holidays: Statutory holidays mandated by law.
- Special (Non-Working) Days: Holidays designated as non-working days but not classified as regular holidays.

The following regular holidays shall be observed: • Maundy Thursday - March 20 (Thursday) • Good Friday - March 21 (Friday) • Araw ng Kagitingan - April 7 (Monday, nearest to April 9) • Labor Day - May 1 (Thursday) • Independence Day - June 9 (Monday, nearest to June 12) • National Heroes Day - August 25 (Monday, last Monday of August) • Bonifacio Day - December 1 (Monday, nearest to November 30) • Christmas Day - December 25 (Thursday) • Rizal Day - December 30 (Tuesday)

The following special (non-working) days shall be observed: • Ninoy Aquino Day - August 18 (Monday, nearest to August 21) • All Saints Day - November 1 (Saturday) • Additional Special Days:
- December 26 (Friday)
- December 29 (Monday) • Last Day of the Year - December 31 (Wednesday)

Provisions: The proclamation states that a national holiday for Eidul Fitr will be declared following the determination of the date according to the Islamic calendar or astronomical calculations.
Responsibilities: The Office on Muslim Affairs is tasked with informing the Office of the President regarding the date of the observance.

Implementing Guidelines: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is responsible for promulgating the guidelines for the implementation of this proclamation.
Publication Requirement: The proclamation must be published in a newspaper of general circulation.

Proclamation No. 1463 outlines the regular and special holidays for 2008 in the Philippines.
It modifies the observance of certain holidays based on R.A. No. 9492, particularly regarding the movement of non-religious holidays to Mondays.
It includes additional special holidays to enhance observance of Christmas and New Year.
The process for declaring the Eidul Fitr holiday is established, with responsibilities assigned to relevant authorities for its implementation.