Philippines : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, stock exchanges, school vacations

Secular holiday : Granted by Spain in 1898. Araw ng Kasarinlan

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Secular holiday : Naga City only

Secular holiday : Manila only

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Muslim, Sufi : Until 2008, was a nationwide holiday, then a regional holiday; in 2012 this is a national holiday again.

Secular holiday : in the City of Cadiz, Negros Occidental in commemoration of its Charter Day anniversary.

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Secular holiday : in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

Muslim, Sufi : Amun Jadid Basilan, Kudarat, Lanao del Norte & del Sud, Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga provinces

Secular holiday : Celebration of the Founding Anniversary of the Province of Cebu (in 2008: 434th anniversary) in Cebu only

Secular holiday : Kadayawan Day - tribute to good harvest in Davao City only

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.

Secular holiday : Quezon City only

Secular holiday : Senator assassinated at the Manila airport in 1983 Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Ninoy Aquino

Culture : A working holiday which was first observed in 2018. This holiday aims to promote technical and vocational education and training in the Philippines.

Secular holiday : Araw ng mga Bayani

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Secular holiday : Celebrates the city's Charter Anniversary. in Baguio

Secular holiday : To mark the surrender of the Japanese Imperial Army at the end of World War II. in Ifugao province

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]

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Secular holiday : Osmeña Day -- in honor of the late President Sergio Osmeña in Cebu province only

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Muslim, Sufi : Basilan, Kudarat, Lanao del Norte & del Sud, Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga provinces and in Pangasinan

School holidays : World Teachers’ Day

School holidays : public schools only

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

School holidays : public schools only

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)

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Secular holiday : Pangasinan Day celebrates the birthday of the late Speaker Eugenio Perez, Sr., a foremost son of Pangasinan. Pangasinan province only

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Secular holiday : Andres Bonifacio led the 1896 revolt against Spain Kaarawan ni Bonifacio

Catholic : Dogma that Mary was from the first moment of conception, totally free from the stain of original sin.

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Culture : Working holiday marking the official formation in 1935 of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

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 Year’s Day on Christmas Day.

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