Independence Day
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Monday june 12, 2023
Secular holiday : Granted by Spain in 1898. Araw ng Kasarinlan
Fathers' Day
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Sunday june 18, 2023
cards/flowers :
Regional holiday
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Sunday june 18, 2023
Secular holiday : Naga City only
Manila Day
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Saturday june 24, 2023
Secular holiday : Manila only
Arbor Day
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Sunday june 25, 2023
Culture :
Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Wednesday june 28, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Until 2008, was a nationwide holiday, then a regional holiday; in 2012 this is a national holiday again.
Regional holiday
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Tuesday july 4, 2023
Secular holiday : in the City of Cadiz, Negros Occidental in commemoration of its Charter Day anniversary.
Summer holiday (beginning)
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Friday july 7, 2023
School holidays :
Regional holiday
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Saturday july 15, 2023
Secular holiday : in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Islamic New Year (Muslim regions only)
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Thursday july 20, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Amun Jadid Basilan, Kudarat, Lanao del Norte & del Sud, Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga provinces
Regional holiday
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Sunday august 6, 2023
Secular holiday : Celebration of the Founding Anniversary of the Province of Cebu (in 2008: 434th anniversary) in Cebu only
Regional holiday
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Thursday august 17, 2023
Secular holiday : Kadayawan Day - tribute to good harvest in Davao City only
Jesse Robredo Day
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Friday august 18, 2023
Culture : A working holiday which was first observed in 2016. Celebrates the internationally-recognized former mayor of Naga City Jesse Robredo who died while serving as Aquino's local government secretary on August 18, 2012.
Quezon City Day
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Saturday august 19, 2023
Secular holiday : Quezon City only
Ninoy Aquino Day
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Monday august 21, 2023
Secular holiday : Senator assassinated at the Manila airport in 1983 Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Ninoy Aquino
National Tech-Voc Day
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Friday august 25, 2023
Culture : A working holiday which was first observed in 2018. This holiday aims to promote technical and vocational education and training in the Philippines.
National Heroes Day
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Monday august 28, 2023
Secular holiday : Araw ng mga Bayani
Summer holiday (end)
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Monday august 28, 2023
School holidays :
Regional holiday
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Friday september 1, 2023
Secular holiday : Celebrates the city's Charter Anniversary. in Baguio
Regional holiday
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Saturday september 2, 2023
Secular holiday : To mark the surrender of the Japanese Imperial Army at the end of World War II. in Ifugao province
Surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita Day (Victory over Japan Day)
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Sunday september 3, 2023
Culture : A working holiday which will be first observed in 2019. Celebrates the surrender of Japanese Army General Tomoyuki Yamashita in Baguio City at the conclusion of hostilities of the Second World War on September 3, 1945. [Wikipedia]
Nativity of Mary
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Friday september 8, 2023
Culture :
Regional holiday
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Saturday september 9, 2023
Secular holiday : Osmeña Day -- in honor of the late President Sergio Osmeña in Cebu province only
Day of Reconciliation
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Tuesday september 12, 2023
Culture :
Prophet's Birthday (Muslim provinces only)
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Wednesday september 27, 2023
Muslim, Sufi : Basilan, Kudarat, Lanao del Norte & del Sud, Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga provinces and in Pangasinan
School holiday
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Thursday october 5, 2023
School holidays : World Teachers Day
All Saints - (beginning)
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Friday october 20, 2023
School holidays : public schools only
Regional holiday
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Friday october 20, 2023
Secular holiday : The Buglasan Festival of Festivals is the landmark socio-economic-cultural showcase of the province held every October, to boost the local tourism industry and attract potential investors to Oriental Negros. Oriental Negros province only
All Saints (end)
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Monday october 30, 2023
School holidays : public schools only
All Saints' Day
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Wednesday november 1, 2023
Catholic : The day now honors all saints of the church, even those not known by name. The first All Saints' Day occurred on May 13, 609 (C.E.) when Pope Boniface IV accepted the Pantheon as a gift from the Emperor Phocas. Boniface dedicated it as the Church of Santa Maria Rotonda in honor of the Blessed Virgin and all martyrs. During Pope Gregory III's reign (731-741), the festival was expanded to include all saints and a chapel in St. Peter's church was dedicated accordingly. Pope Gregory IV officially designated the day in 837. (World Book Encyclopedia)
Public holiday
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Thursday november 2, 2023
Secular holiday :
Regional holiday
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Monday november 13, 2023
Secular holiday : Pangasinan Day celebrates the birthday of the late Speaker Eugenio Perez, Sr., a foremost son of Pangasinan. Pangasinan province only
National Students Day
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Friday november 17, 2023
Culture :
Bonifacio's Day
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Monday november 27, 2023
Secular holiday : Andres Bonifacio led the 1896 revolt against Spain Kaarawan ni Bonifacio
Immaculate Conception
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Friday december 8, 2023
Catholic : Dogma that Mary was from the first moment of conception, totally free from the stain of original sin.
Human Rights Day
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Sunday december 10, 2023
Culture :
Christmas holiday (beginning)
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Friday december 15, 2023
School holidays :
Armed Forces Day
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Thursday december 21, 2023
Culture : Working holiday marking the official formation in 1935 of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Christmas Day
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Monday december 25, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Years Day on Christmas Day.
Rizal Day
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Saturday december 30, 2023
Secular holiday : Born 19 June 1861 in Calamba, Philippines- executed on 30 December 1896, Manila. Patriot, physician (educated in Germany and France) and man of letters whose life and literary work was an inspiration to the Philippine nationalist movement Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Dr. Jose Rizal