2016 Philippine Holidays

This year has relatively fewer holidays than 2015. But hey, it still pays to be informed. So here is the official list of Philippine Holidays for 2016. Start planning your much-deserved vacation as early as now!

 (From the Official Gazette)

January 1, 2016, Friday – New Year’s Day (Regular holiday)
January 2, 2016, Saturday – Additional special non-working day

February 8, 2016, Monday – Chinese New Year (Special non-working day)
February 25, 2016, Thursday – EDSA People Power Revolution (Special non-working day by virtue of Proclamation No. 1071, s. 2015)

March 24, 2016 – Maundy Thursday (Regular holiday)
March 25, 2016 – Good Friday (Regular holiday)
March 26, 2016 – Black Saturday (Special non-working day)

April 9, 2016, Saturday – Araw ng Kagitingan (Regular holiday)

May 1, 2016, Sunday – Labor Day (Regular holiday)

June 12, 2016, Sunday – Independence Day (Regular holiday)

August 21, 2016, Sunday – Ninoy Aquino Day (Special non-working day)
August 29, 2016, Monday – National Heroes Day (Regular holiday)

October 31, 2016, Monday – Additional special non-working day

November 1, 2016, Tuesday – All Saints Day (Special non-working day)
November 30, 2016, Wednesday – Bonifacio Day (Regular holiday)

December 24, 2016, Saturday – Additional special non-working day
December 25, 2016, Sunday – Christmas Day (Regular holiday)
December 30, 2016, Friday – Rizal Day (Regular holiday)
December 31, 2016, Saturday – Additional special non-working day

The proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of Eid’l Fitr and Eidul Adha shall hereafter be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient To this end, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) shall inform the Office of the President on which days the holidays shall respectively fall.

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2015 Philippine Holidays

I wish my family could have a grand vacation next year! Knowing the best dates to plan the getaway would really help:

2015 Philippine Holidays

·         January 1, 2015, Thursday – New Year’s Day (Regular holiday)

·         January 2, 2015, Friday – Additional special non-working day (Special non-working day

·         February 19, 2015, Thursday – Chinese New Year (Special non-working day)

·         February 25, 2015, Wednesday – EDSA Revolution anniversary (Special holiday)

·         April 2, 2015, Thursday – Maundy Thursday (Regular holiday)

·         April 3, 2015, Friday – Good Friday (Regular holiday)

·         April 4, 2015, Saturday – Black Saturday (Special non-working day)

·         April 9, 2015, Thursday – Araw ng Kagitingan (Regular holiday)

·         May 1, 2015, Friday – Labor Day (Regular holiday)

·         June 12, 2015, Friday – Independence Day (Regular holiday)

·         August 21, 2015, Friday – Ninoy Aquino Day (Special non-working day)

·         August 31, 2015, last Monday of August – National Heroes Day (Regular holiday)

·         November 1, 2015, Sunday – All Saints Day (Special non-working day)

·         November 30, 2015, Monday – Bonifacio Day (Regular holiday)

·         December 24, 2015, Thursday – Additional special non-working day (Special non-working day)

·         December 25, 2015, Friday – Christmas Day (Regular holiday)

·         December 30, 2015, Wednesday – Rizal Day (Regular holiday)

·         December 31, 2015, Thursday – Last day of the year (Special non-working day)

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Official List of Philippine Holidays for 2014

In my dream world, everyday is a holiday. so the news that President Aquino signed the document that list down the official list of holidays for 2014 excited me (lol). Good to know there are lot of rest days and family bonding time to look forward to next year.

List of Philippine Holidays in 2014:

Regular holidays
* New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wednesday)
* Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 (Wednesday)
* Maundy Thursday – April 17
* Good Friday – April 18
* Labor Day – May 1 (Thursday)
* Independence Day – June 12 (Thursday)
* National Heroes Day – August 25 (Last Monday of August)
* Bonifacio Day – November 30 (Sunday)
* Christmas Day – December 25 (Thursday)
* Rizal Day – December 30 (Tuesday)

Special non-working days
* Chinese New Year – January 31 (Friday)
* Black Saturday – April 19
* Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Thursday)
* All Saints Day – November 1 (Saturday)
* December 24 (Wednesday) and December 26 (Friday)
* Last Day of the Year – December 31 (Wednesday)

Special Holiday for all schools
* EDSA Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Tuesday)

National holidays for Eid’l Fitr and Eidul Adha shall be declared in accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra).

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Official List of 2012 Holidays!

I love holidays. Who doesn’t? During these days, I don’t have to wake up at 5am (would wake up around 6:30-7am), can have that rest and relaxation I need and I can bond with my daughter and husband—all that and I am still being paid. So I think it is understandable that this early, I am already curious about the official list of the 2012 holidays.

It’s a good thing that Malacanang released the official lists of Philippine holidays for the coming year. early. Last Friday, the Office of the President declared the regular holidays, special (non-working) days, and special holiday (for all schools) for the year 2012.

A. Regular Holidays
New Year’s Day Maundy Thursday Good Friday Araw ng Kagitingan	January 1 (Sunday) April 5 April 6 April 9 (Monday)
Labor Day Independence Day National Heroes Day Bonifacio Day Christmas Day Rizal Day	May 1 (Tuesday) June 12 (Tuesday) August 27 (Last Monday of August) November 30 (Friday) December 25 (Tuesday) December 30 (Sunday)
B. Special (Non-Working) Days
Chinese New Year Ninoy Aquino Day All Saints Day Additional special (non-working) day Last Day of the Year	January 23 (Monday) August 21 (Tuesday) November 1 (Thursday) November 2 (Friday) December 31 (Monday
C. Special Holiday (for all schools)
EDSA Revolution Anniversary	February 25 (Saturday)

 

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November 7, 2011 is a Holiday!

It's a typical Friday at the office. Amidst the chaos of so much work to do, I decided to take things easy as my boss is not around and I have long learned that stressing out does not really make anything easier.

Anyway, I am not expecting the good news I received today and I would like to share it with you. To holiday addicts like me- Proclamation No. 276 declares November 7, 2011 as a regular holiday!

That means another long weekend, another paid rest day. That would be two consecutive Mondays without work because October 31 and November 1 have also been declared special non-working days. November 2, 2011 though is a regular working day.

The President signed the proclamation in celebration of the Eid'l Adha or the "Festival of Sacrifice" for the Muslims.

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