Title
Guidelines on Observance of Holidays
Law
Letter Of Instructions No. 1087
Decision Date
Nov 26, 1980
The Revised Guidelines for the Observance of Special and Legal Holidays in the Philippines update the guidelines for holidays, stating that work and school activities should continue on special public holidays, and that the following Monday will not be considered a holiday if a legal holiday falls on a Sunday, unless a special proclamation is issued.
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Rules on Legal Holidays Falling on Sundays

  • When a legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is not automatically a holiday.
  • A proclamation is required to declare such Monday as a special public holiday.

Coverage of Holidays for Special Purposes

  • Holidays related to specific purposes, such as elections, require special proclamations.

Academic Holidays Due to Floods and Typhoons

  • Suspension of classes in schools and colleges due to floods and typhoons follows guidelines by the Ministry of Education and Culture.
  • Suspension rules based on typhoon signal levels:
    • Signal No. 1: Suspension at school management's discretion.
    • Signal No. 2: Suspension of classes in Elementary and High School.
    • Signal No. 3: Suspension of classes at all educational levels.

Suspension of Work and Work on Saturdays

  • For unforeseen special public holidays causing extended suspension of work, Saturdays immediately following may be declared as working days.

Application of Guidelines

  • These guidelines apply from the remaining part of calendar year 1980 onwards until repealed or amended by subsequent legislation.

List of Legal Holidays

  • New Year's Day: January 1
  • Maundy Thursday: Movable date
  • Good Friday: Movable date
  • Labor Day: May 1
  • Araw ng Kagitingan: May 6
  • Independence Day: June 12
  • Filipino-American Friendship Day: July 4
  • National Heroes Day: Last Sunday of August
  • Bonifacio Day: November 30
  • Christmas Day: December 25
  • Rizal Day: December 30

List of Nationwide Special Holidays

  • Barangay Day: September 11
  • National Thanksgiving Day: September 21
  • All Saints Day: November 1
  • Last Day of the Year: December 31

Other Provisions

  • This Letter of Instructions does not affect the Calendar of Race approved by the Philippine Racing Commission.
  • Letter of Instructions No. 814 is repealed by this issuance.

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